The 2024 Partnership Conference, organized by the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), is a premier civil legal services educational and networking event. This biennial conference brings together leaders from civil legal service organizations and private law firms across New York State to discuss and address critical issues affecting low-income and vulnerable populations.
The conference features 25 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs covering a diverse range of subjects, including program management and substantive legal topics such as immigration, consumer bankruptcy and student loan debt, public benefits, and housing. These sessions are designed to provide attendees with the latest insights and strategies to effectively serve their communities.
In addition to the educational sessions, the conference offers ample networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers, share best practices, and collaborate on initiatives aimed at enhancing access to justice. The event also includes an expo hall showcasing resources and services beneficial to legal professionals.
The 2024 Partnership Conference is ideal for attorneys, program directors, pro bono coordinators, and other civil legal service professionals committed to advancing justice and improving legal services for underserved communities. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge, earn CLE credits, and build connections that will support their work in the legal aid sector.
Speakers(30)
A.J. Durwin
Managing Attorney at Tenant Advocacy
A.J. Durwin is the Managing Attorney for Tenant Advocacy, specializing in housing law and tenant rights.
Abby Biberman
Attorney at New York Legal Assistance Group
Abby Biberman is an attorney at the New York Legal Assistance Group, specializing in public benefits and immigration law.
Ann Biddle
Litigation Supervisor, Mental Health Project at Urban Justice Center
Ann Biddle is the Litigation Supervisor for the Mental Health Project at the Urban Justice Center, focusing on mental health law.
Anna Arellano
Senior Staff Attorney at Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program, New York Legal Assistance Group
Anna Arellano is a Senior Staff Attorney at the Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program, specializing in Medicaid and public benefits law.
Charlie Arrowood
Senior Counsel at Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission of the New York Courts
Charlie Arrowood is Senior Counsel to the Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission of the New York Courts, advocating for LGBTQ rights within the legal system.
Christina Reilly
Deputy Executive Director, Program Services at Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.
Christina Reilly is the Deputy Executive Director for Program Services at the Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, overseeing various legal aid programs.
Daniel Strafer
Attorney at Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Committee, Inc.
Daniel Strafer is an attorney at Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Committee, specializing in housing law.
Deborah Berkman
Project Director, Public Benefits Unit at New York Legal Assistance Group
Deborah Berkman is the Project Director of the Public Benefits Unit at NYLAG and founder of the Shelter Advocacy Initiative.
Diana Proske
Supervising Attorney, Public Benefits Unit at Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
Diana Proske is the Supervising Attorney of the Public Benefits Unit at Neighborhood Legal Services, focusing on public assistance and housing law.
Fiona Wolfe
Attorney at Empire Justice Center
Fiona Wolfe is an attorney at Empire Justice Center, specializing in public benefits and immigration law.
Haley Kulakowski
Public Benefits Attorney at Empire Justice Center
Haley Kulakowski is a Public Benefits Attorney at Empire Justice Center, focusing on public assistance programs.
Jack Newton
Co-Director, Public Benefits Unit at Legal Services NYC/Bronx
Jack Newton serves as Co-Director of the Public Benefits Unit at Legal Services NYC/Bronx, specializing in public benefits law.
Katherine M. Groot
Staff Attorney, Civil Practice, Disability Advocacy and Education Law Projects at The Legal Aid Society
Katherine M. Groot is a Staff Attorney in the Civil Practice, Disability Advocacy, and Education Law Projects at The Legal Aid Society.
Kathleen Maher
Attorney at Nassau Suffolk Law Services Committee, Inc.
Kathleen Maher is an attorney at Nassau Suffolk Law Services Committee, focusing on mortgage foreclosure and consumer law.
Kelly Weiss
Representative at NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV)
Kelly Weiss represents the NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, focusing on policies and programs to prevent domestic violence.
Kent Trompiz
Attorney at The Legal Aid Society, Civil Practice
Kent Trompiz is an attorney with The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice, specializing in public benefits and housing law.
Leslie C. Allen
Attorney at New York City Anti-Violence Project
Leslie C. Allen is an attorney at the New York City Anti-Violence Project, advocating for LGBTQ rights and anti-violence initiatives.
Lettie Dickerson
Attorney at Empire Justice Center
Lettie Dickerson works with the LGBTQ Rights Project at Empire Justice Center, focusing on legal issues affecting the LGBTQ community.
Lisa Milas
Managing Attorney, Consumer Homeownership and Finance Practice Group at Empire Justice Center
Lisa Milas is the Managing Attorney of the Consumer Homeownership and Finance Practice Group at Empire Justice Center, specializing in foreclosure defense.
Marissa Luchs Kindler
Attorney at Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Committee, Inc.
Marissa Luchs Kindler is an attorney at Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Committee, focusing on landlord-tenant law.
Mary Grace Ferone
Disability Counsel at Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Mary Grace Ferone serves as Disability Counsel at Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, specializing in disability rights law.
Mul K. Kim
Staff Attorney at Brooklyn Legal Services, Elder Law Unit
Mul K. Kim is a Staff Attorney in the Elder Law Unit at Brooklyn Legal Services, focusing on legal issues affecting seniors.
Nicole E. Feit
Director of Immigration Legal Services at Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Nicole E. Feit serves as the Director of Immigration Legal Services at Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, focusing on providing legal assistance to immigrant communities.
Paula Arboleda
Director, Health Advocacy Management Team at Bronx Legal Services’ Public Benefits Unit & LGBTQ Advocacy Project
Paula Arboleda directs the Health Advocacy Management Team at Bronx Legal Services, focusing on public benefits and LGBTQ advocacy.
Prianka Nair
Assistant Professor of Clinical Law and Faculty Director at Disability and Civil Rights Clinic
Prianka Nair is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Law and Faculty Director of the Disability and Civil Rights Clinic, focusing on disability rights law.
Rebecca Wallach
Director at Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program, New York Legal Assistance Group
Rebecca Wallach serves as the Director of the Evelyn Frank Legal Resources Program, overseeing legal services related to public benefits and health law.
Susan Antos
Managing Attorney, Public Benefits Practice Group at Empire Justice Center
Susan Antos is the Managing Attorney of the Public Benefits Practice Group at Empire Justice Center, specializing in public assistance and health law.
Susan J. Horwitz
Supervising Attorney, Education Law Project at The Legal Aid Society
Susan J. Horwitz is the Supervising Attorney of the Education Law Project at The Legal Aid Society, focusing on special education law.
Susan Welber
Attorney at The Legal Aid Society, Civil Practice
Susan Welber is an attorney at The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice, focusing on public benefits law.
Teri Wilhelm
BA at Albany Damien Center
Teri Wilhelm is affiliated with the Albany Damien Center, providing support and advocacy for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
Event Details
- Date
- September 24-27, 2024
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Albany, United States
- Albany Capital Center
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Attorneys, program directors, pro bono coordinators, and civil legal service professionals.
- CLE Credits
- Up to 25 CLE credits
- Attendees
- Over 500 attendees