NYSACDL LISTSERVE - NYSACDL offers both a Federal and State Practice Listserve which provide members with invaluable forums in which to pose questions, seek information, exchange ideas and share resources with members statewide.

CLE SEMINARS - NYSACDL is an Approved Provider accredited by the New York State CLE board. We sponsor numerous CLE seminars during the year throughout the state at reduced rates for members. Practical nuts and bolts topics alongside cutting edge issues make our CLE programs invaluable to new members as well as those with years of trial experience. Our speakers are among the most respected and experienced criminal defense attorneys and leading experts in the country.

NCDC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - NYSACDL members in good standing are eligible to apply for the Twelve Angry Men scholarship to the annual National Criminal Defense College in Macon, Georgia.

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY - NYSACDL’s Legislative Committee, working with a retained lobbyist, develops and pursues positions on legislative issues relating to the criminal justice system thereby providing a respected voice of the defense bar in Albany. Members have an avenue to become involved and stay informed. Our members were involved in the recent reforms of the Rockefeller Drug Laws.

AMICUS BRIEFS - NYSACDL provides amicus assistance on issues of particular import.

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP - NYSACDL committees are active in areas throughout the state and work on issues vital to strengthening the criminal defense community. Membership on a committee provides an excellent opportunity to pursue specific interests, serve the criminal defense bar and to network with lawyers throughout the state.

MENTORING AND STRIKE FORCE ASSISTANCE - NYSACDL members provide mentoring and assistance for other members. If a question or need arises, a member will be there to give assistance. NYSACDL members are ready to step in to help other members who are subpoenaed, threatened with contempt, or otherwise under attack for the vigorous representation of the accused.

HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS - NYSACDL members are eligible for specifically tailored health insurance plans at affordable rates which may not be available if purchased on your own. Some plans are available for solo practitioners and others are open to firms with two or more employees.

NYSACDL is one of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ largest affiliates. Our Past-Presidents, Lawrence S. Goldman, Paul J. Cambria, the late Jack T. Litman, Mark J. Mahoney, David L. Lewis, William I. Aronwald, Thomas F. Liotti, Ira D. London, Jeanne E. Mettler, Murray Richman, Gerard M. Damiani, Marvin E. Schechter, Kathryn M. Kase, Russell M. Gioiella, James P. Harrington, Richard J. Barbuto, Martin B. Adelman, Joshua L. Dratel, Ray Kelly, Daniel N. Arshack, Lisa Schreibersdorf and Craig Schlanger are known to lawyers throughout New York, and across the nation for their effective advocacy.

George R. Goltzer is the current President, and Kevin O'Connell is President-Elect.

Updated June 22, 2010