Organizations running this strategy · 17
- #01 MONROE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
- #02 WESTCHESTER COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
- #03 SONIA AND CELINA SOTOMAYOR JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INC
- #04 CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLOR
- #05 Long Island Hispanic Bar Association
- #06 METROPOLITAN BLACK BAR ASSOCIATION INC
- #07 BROOKLYN WOMENS BAR ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
- #08 ADVANTAGE TESTING FOUNDATION
- #09 AFRO L INC
- #10 DON H LIU SCHOLARS PROGRAM INC
- #11 NEW YORK ASSOCIATION FOR PRE-LAW ADVISING AND PEDAGOGY INC
- #12 ASSOCIATION OF THE BAR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK FUND INC
- #13 EARL WARREN LEGAL TRAINING PROGRAM INC
- #14 CARIBBEAN ATTORNEYS NETWORK INC
- #15 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF DOMINICAN ATTORNEYS INC
- #16 South Asian Bar Association of New York Fund
- #17 CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Capacity building and organizational advisory SONIA AND CELINA SOTOMAYOR JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INCcapacity buildingProvides strategic support, thought leadership, fundraising advice, and advocacy to strengthen the Sotomayor Program’s governance and long-term sustainability.
- Expansion of law school student programming SONIA AND CELINA SOTOMAYOR JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INCcapacity buildingMerged with the Joint Minority Bar Judicial Internship Program to establish a Law School Student Division, broadening access to judicial internships and professional development.
- Legal advocacy in housing rights SONIA AND CELINA SOTOMAYOR JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INCdirect serviceSupervises and collaborates with legal advocates representing tenants facing housing discrimination, gentrification, and displacement in Westchester County.
- Legal education and clinical instruction SONIA AND CELINA SOTOMAYOR JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INCcapacity buildingCo-teaches the Housing Rights Clinic at Brooklyn Law School and serves as an adjunct professor teaching Mediation Advocacy and Dispute Resolution Processes at Seton Hall University.
- Legal representation for educational equity SONIA AND CELINA SOTOMAYOR JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INCdirect serviceProvides legal representation to ensure students receive equal educational opportunities in public schools and institutions of higher learning.
- Summer judicial internship program for college students SONIA AND CELINA SOTOMAYOR JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INCdirect serviceOffers a judicial internship experience combined with an LSAT boot camp, academic and professional programming, and virtual continuation of activities, including through partnerships such as with the Ronald H. Brown College Prep Program.
- Summer judicial internship program for high school students SONIA AND CELINA SOTOMAYOR JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INCdirect serviceProvides summer judicial internships in New York City for high school students from underserved communities, including placement with state or federal judges, educational programming, college preparation, and mentorship.
- Summer judicial internship program for law students SONIA AND CELINA SOTOMAYOR JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INCdirect servicePlaces law students in full-time judicial internships with judges in the New York City metropolitan area for eight to ten weeks, supplemented by in-person professional development, networking, wellness programming, and an orientation session.
- Advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the legal profession ASSOCIATION OF THE BAR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK FUND INCcapacity buildingCollaborates with over 163 signatory law firms and corporate legal departments to promote DEI&B initiatives within the legal field.
- Facilitating pro bono legal representation through the Vance Center ASSOCIATION OF THE BAR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK FUND INCdirect serviceArranges pro bono legal services with an estimated value exceeding $15 million in 2024, building on consistent annual facilitation of millions in legal support since at least 2019.
- Administers scholarships, fellowships, internships, and mentorship opportunities for law students CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLORcapacity buildingOffers structured support programs including scholarships, fellowships, internships, and mentorship initiatives designed to advance law students from underrepresented backgrounds.
- Advances diversity and inclusion in the legal profession through advocacy CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLORadvocacyHolds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council to advance global advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession.
- Advocates for legal professional wellness and AI integration in law CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLORcapacity buildingPromotes wellness as a core professional competency by providing 25 practical strategies for integration into legal careers, and offers guidance on AI adoption in legal work including contract automation, predictive litigation, compliance scanning, and digital fluency.
- Delivers continuing legal education and professional development programs CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLORcapacity buildingProvides legal training through more than 100 courses annually to over 2,000 attorneys via conferences and programs, including continuing legal education (CLE) and certification courses focused on areas such as AI in legal practice.
- Facilitates networking and community engagement for women legal professionals CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLORdirect serviceSupports over 10,000 corporate in-house attorneys, judges, lawyer entrepreneurs, and law students through regional and international networking opportunities, mentorship programs, and community-building initiatives.
- Offers advertising and promotional services to legal industry partners CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLORdirect serviceGenerates revenue by offering advertising space on its website and newsletters to brands seeking to reach a targeted audience of corporate legal professionals.
- Offers career advancement and professional support programming CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLORdirect serviceProvides access to career-focused resources including job announcements for in-house legal positions, strategic planning tools, the annual CCWC Career Strategies Conference, and email newsletters featuring internships, fellowships, scholarships, and events.
- Promotes side hustle development for legal professionals CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLORcapacity buildingEncourages income diversification and long-term career security for lawyers by promoting side hustles and providing a list of 25 practical side hustle paths leveraging legal skills, credentials, and networks.