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ORANGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
GOSHEN, NY · EIN 141585212 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · orangecountybarassociation.org
revenue
$105K
expenses
$93K
net assets
$126K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

BAR ASSOCIATION

profile · synthesized from sources

The Orange County Bar Association, founded in 1910, is a professional organization for attorneys in Orange County, New York, and surrounding counties. It supports its over 400 members through continuing legal education, a lawyer referral service, and advocacy on legal issues. The association promotes high standards of ethics, professional skill, and public service within the legal community.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Provides educational programs to help attorneys meet New York State's mandatory CLE requirements, including ethics credits
Lawyer Referral Service
Connects potential clients with qualified attorneys in various practice areas; offers both print and web-based referral options for members
Pro Bono Legal Services
Facilitates access to legal services for indigent individuals through partnerships with Legal Services of the Hudson Valley and the Legal Aid Society of Orange County
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 2 activities
    • Facilitate pro bono legal services
      Supports access to justice by providing pro bono legal services through a program administered by Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, focusing on housing, public benefits, disability, and developmental needs.
    • Operate lawyer referral service
      Connects the public with legal professionals by providing names of three attorneys based on area of practice and maintaining a list of attorneys categorized by legal specialty. The service is accessible via phone and through website-based referrals to participating law firms.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Administer tiered and discounted membership programs
      Offers tiered membership dues based on years since admission to the New York State Bar, with reduced rates for newer attorneys, paralegals, and those aged 75 or older. Provides a 20% discount for employers enrolling five or more members.
  • Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
    • Advocate on legal issues affecting members
      Engages in political representation and lobbying to influence critical legal issues impacting attorneys and the legal profession in Orange County, NY.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Host professional and social events for attorneys
      Organizes and hosts recurring events including monthly Board meetings, annual dinners, golf classics, clambakes, holiday parties, and memorial services to foster community and professional engagement among attorneys and members of the judiciary.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Provide continuing legal education (CLE) programs
      Organizes and delivers CLE programs for attorneys, including in-person events on topics such as ADA accommodation requests and generative AI in law. These programs support members in meeting New York State’s requirement of 24 CLE credits every two years, including four in ethics.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$105K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$29K27%
Investment income$27K25%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$93K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$32K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$126K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$126K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +72.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • ANDREW GREHER — DIRECTOR
  • BRITTANY KESSLER — DIRECTOR
  • EVAN D ZUCKER — DIRECTOR
  • JUSTIN KIMPLE — DIRECTOR
  • KAREN AMUNDSON — DIRECTOR
  • KIM VAN HAASTER — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL WEBER — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD SCHOENBERG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Legal Aid Society of Orange County Partner — Provides legal services for criminal defendants and financially eligible adults in family court matters in Orange County.
  • Legal Services of the Hudson Valley Partner — Administers the pro bono legal services program for the Orange County Bar Association.
  • Martindale Hubbell Partner — Collaborates by referencing attorney ratings and peer reviews from the Martindale Hubbell directory to support attorney referrals.
  • NYS insurance company Government — Requires malpractice insurance to be issued by a New York State-licensed and authorized insurance company.
  • New York State Bar Government — Membership in the Orange County Bar Association is contingent upon admission to and good standing in the New York State Bar.
  • New York State Bar Government — Requires members to be admitted to the New York State Bar and uses admission status to determine membership tiers.
  • New York State Bar Association Network — Collaborates on statewide continuing legal education offerings and resources.
  • New York State Bar Association Network — Coordinates with the New York State Bar Association on matters of mutual interest, including representation at meetings and advocacy.
  • New York State Bar Association Network — Delegates represent the Orange County Bar Association at the New York State Bar Association.
  • New York State Unified Court System Government — Partner for providing regulatory information and rules on continuing legal education compliance.
  • WBAOSC Partner — Co-hosted the 3rd annual joint holiday party with OCBA in December 2025.
  • West Point Country Club Partner — Venue host for the OCBA Annual Golf Classic on August 6, 2026.
  • Women's Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties Partner — Co-hosts a joint holiday party with OCBA
strategies · 3

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.

  • Mentorship-Driven Professional Integration
    methodology: mentorship_program
    By implementing a mentorship program, the organization supports the professional development and integration of newer attorneys into the legal community because guided relationships accelerate adaptation, improve retention, and strengthen network cohesion.
  • Pro Bono Network for Access to Justice
    methodology: pro_bono_network
    By partnering with external legal services providers to administer a pro bono model, the organization extends access to justice for low-income populations because structured collaboration increases service capacity and leverages volunteer attorney capacity effectively.
  • Referral Network with Quality Assurance
    methodology: referral_network
    By connecting clients with attorneys through a formal referral system that requires local presence and practice-area experience, the organization improves access to qualified legal representation because verified credentials and geographic proximity increase client trust and service effectiveness.