irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $90KMembership and General Programs: The Brooklyn Bar Association provided a variety of social/networking events with colleagues and members of the judiciary. The committees and sections provided access to leadership opportunities and career growth. The Association continued to arbitrate fee disputes, reviewed referred grievances and produced content for its quarterly publication.
- #2 $55KContinuing Legal Education Exp.: The Brooklyn Bar Association provided in person and live streaming continuing legal education courses to the legal community and prerecorded CLE courses were available during the period.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Access to Justice Task Force
Hosts public education webinars and advocates for equitable access to the civil and criminal justice systems, particularly during crises like the pandemic.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Offers in-person, live-streamed, and recorded CLE courses on various legal topics for attorneys, including specialized content on ethics, diversity, and inclusion.
Judiciary Committee
Evaluates and rates judicial candidates for local elections, providing guidance to the public on candidate qualifications.
Lawyer Referral Service
Provides the public with access to qualified attorneys through a referral system managed by the association.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Legal Education and Career Pipeline Programs 1 activity
- Advances diversity in the judiciary through the Special Masters ProgramRelaunched and co-sponsors the Special Masters Program across four counties (Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx, Queens) to create a pipeline for attorneys of color and other underrepresented communities to gain court experience and consider judicial careers.
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
- Arbitrates lawyer-client fee disputesOperates a fee dispute resolution program to arbitrate conflicts between lawyers and clients, contributing to professional accountability and client protection.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Conducts judicial and DA candidate evaluationsConducts nonpartisan evaluations of candidates for judicial and district attorney elections, assigning ratings of Approved, Not Approved, or Not Approved for Failure to Participate to inform voter decision-making.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Delivers public legal education programsProvides free education programs and online learning opportunities to the public, including a "Know Your Rights!" webinar series covering employment law during COVID-19, Medicaid, healthcare directives, financial planning, small estates, bankruptcy, and NYC Human Rights Law.
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Legal Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Funds scholarships for prelaw and law studentsAwards two prelaw scholarships and one law school scholarship annually to support future legal professionals.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosts legal professional networking and social eventsOrganizes networking events with colleagues and members of the judiciary, an annual golf outing, and a memorial golf outing that raises scholarship funds. Also supports leadership development through committees and sections.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Operates a certified attorney referral serviceProvides access to Brooklyn's oldest and largest attorney referral service, certified by the American Bar Association, which screens incoming calls to assess legal needs, determine areas of law, identify caller location, and refer clients to qualified member attorneys. Offers Spanish-language access and waives the $25 consultation fee for workers’ compensation, personal injury, and Social Security matters.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Operates a law library with free legal research accessMaintains a law library offering free public access to legal research tools, including New York Westlaw, to support legal professionals and the public.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provides continuing legal education (CLE) programsOffers in-person, live-streamed, prerecorded, and on-demand CLE courses multiple times per month featuring expert faculty including judges and law professors. Provided 21 live, 13 live-streamed, and 15 prerecorded courses in the reporting period, with additional access via CD/DVD and online streaming. Members may purchase a CLE Loyalty Pass for unlimited live course access during the membership year (June 1–May 31), and registrants can exchange missed course registrations for recordings or alternate sessions.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Provides meeting space for legal and public useOffers free reservation of meeting rooms and access to a meeting hall for private functions, supporting legal professionals and community use.
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
- Supports lawyer well-being through peer assistance programsOperates the Lawyers Helping Lawyers committee and provides support resources for legal professionals experiencing alcohol or substance abuse issues, promoting mental health and professional resilience.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$899K
Contributions & grants$355K39%
Program service revenue$427K48%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$117K
expenses
Total expenses$958K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$487K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$261K
Cash$31K
Investments$0
Liabilities$492K
Net assets$-230K
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +10.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 25
- Adam Kalish — Trustee
- Andrea Caruso — Trustee
- Angelicque Moreno — First Vice President
- Angie Khawly — Trustee
- Antar Patrice M Jones — Trustee
- Anthony Vaughn Jr — Immediate Past President
- Bruno Codispoti — Second Vice President
- Christina Golkin — President
- Daniel S Miller — Trustee
- Daniel W Antonelli — President-Elect
- Darran Winslow — Trustee
- Dean Delianites — Trustee
- Eli Fuchsberg — Trustee
- Erin Peake — Trustee
- Grace Borrino — Secretary
- Jaime Lathrop — Trustee
- Jason Friedman — Trustee
- Joseph Vasile — Trustee
- Jovia Radix-Seaborough — Trustee
- Joy Thompson — Trustee
- Michael Farkas — Trustee
- Pauline Yeung-Ha — Treasurer
- Sidney Cherubin — Trustee
- Stephanie Parker — Trustee
- Toni Mincieli — Trustee
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- ACLU Partner — Partner organization listed under civil rights and legal defenders resources.
- American Bar Association Government — Certified the BBA Lawyer Referral Service, the only referral service in Brooklyn with such certification.
- Andrew Fallek Government — Chair of the BBA Judiciary Committee, responsible for candidate evaluations and public communications on behalf of the Brooklyn Bar Association.
- Bronx County Bar Association Partner — Co-sponsors the Special Masters Program with the Brooklyn Bar Association and other county bar associations.
- Brooklyn Defender Services Partner — Partner organization listed under civil rights and legal defenders resources.
- CHiPS Partner — Community organization listed as a volunteer opportunity partner.
- Daniel R. Antonelli Government — President of the Brooklyn Bar Association and practicing attorney.
- Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission Partner — Co-administers the Special Masters Program with the Brooklyn Bar Association and the Unified Court System.
- Masbia Partner — Community organization listed as a volunteer opportunity partner.
- NAACP Legal Defense Fund Partner — Partner organization listed under civil rights and legal defenders resources.
- National Urban League Partner — Partner organization listed under civil rights and legal defenders resources.
- New Jersey CLE Board Government — Recognizes New York State CLE credits, allowing Brooklyn Bar Association programs to satisfy most New Jersey CLE requirements.
- New York County Lawyers Association Partner — Co-sponsors the Special Masters Program with the Brooklyn Bar Association and other county bar associations.
- New York State Bar Association Partner — Collaborates with the Brooklyn Bar Association on lawyer assistance initiatives and provides access to a broader Lawyer Assistance Program.
- New York State CLE Board Government — Regulatory body whose CLE requirements the Brooklyn Bar Association communicates and aligns its programming with, including updates on credit categories and attorney obligations.
- North Brooklyn Angels Partner — Community organization listed as a volunteer opportunity partner.
- Office of Court Administration Government — Partner agency providing information on the Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program under Part 137.
- Queens County Bar Association Partner — Co-sponsors the Special Masters Program with the Brooklyn Bar Association and other county bar associations.
- Safe Horizon Partner — Partner organization listed under civil rights and legal defenders resources.
- The Legal Aid Society Partner — Partner organization listed under civil rights and legal defenders resources.
- Unified Court System Government — Partners with the Brooklyn Bar Association in administering the Special Masters Program.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advancing Judicial Diversity and Inclusionmethodology: diversity-in-judiciaryBy evaluating judicial candidates and creating pathways for attorneys from underrepresented communities, the Brooklyn Bar Association promotes a judiciary that reflects the public it serves, because exposure to judicial roles and structured development opportunities increase the likelihood of diverse appointments.
- Expert-Led Continuing Legal Educationmethodology: expert-led legal educationBy delivering CLE programs through legal experts, judges, and academics, the Brooklyn Bar Association ensures high-quality, practice-relevant training that keeps attorneys competent and current, because instruction grounded in real-world expertise produces more effective legal representation.
- Member-Led Governance and Leadership Developmentmethodology: member-led-governanceBy involving members in Sections and Committees, the Brooklyn Bar Association builds leadership capacity within the legal community and strengthens professional engagement, because peer-driven participation fosters ownership, skill development, and sustained organizational impact.
- Peer-Supported Wellness for Professional Sustainabilitymethodology: peer_supportBy offering peer-supported wellness programs, the Brooklyn Bar Association improves lawyer well-being and retention in the profession, because legal professionals are more likely to seek help and sustain long-term practice when support is embedded within trusted peer communities.
- Referral Network to Expand Legal Accessmethodology: referral_networkBy leveraging a member-based referral system, the Brooklyn Bar Association increases public access to qualified legal representation and supports attorney practice growth, because structured referrals lower barriers to entry for underserved clients while reinforcing professional networks.