New York State Bar Association 2026 Annual Meeting Criminal Justice Section
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) is hosting its 2026 Annual Meeting's Criminal Justice Section on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. This event is designed for legal professionals involved in criminal justice, offering a comprehensive program that includes a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session and a luncheon.
The CLE program, scheduled from 9:00 AM to 12:10 PM, will focus on critical aspects of representing justice-involved youth and individuals on parole within New York's evolving legal framework. Key topics include the representation of adolescents in Raise the Age (RTA) Youth Parts, emphasizing removal and retention hearings, and an exploration of parole violations under the "Less Is More" Act, analyzing the impact of criminal court sentencing on parole release and due process considerations in parole revocation hearings.
Following the CLE program, a luncheon will take place from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, providing attendees with networking opportunities and the chance to engage with peers and speakers. The event will feature notable speakers such as Judge Michael Corriero, retired from the New York County Supreme Court, and Lorraine McEvilley, Esq., from The Legal Aid Society in New York.
This event is ideal for attorneys, public defenders, prosecutors, and other legal professionals interested in the latest developments in criminal justice law and practice. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current legislative proposals and practical strategies for effective representation in the evolving legal landscape.
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Speakers(15)
Alana Brady
Assistant District Attorney at Bronx District Attorney's Office
Alana Brady serves as an Assistant District Attorney at the Bronx District Attorney's Office, focusing on youth cases.
David M. Cohn
Chair, Criminal Justice Section at New York State Bar Association
David M. Cohn serves as the Chair of the Criminal Justice Section at the New York State Bar Association and is affiliated with the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office.
Hon. Alison Hamanjian
Administrative Judge at Bronx Family Court
Hon. Alison Hamanjian is the Administrative Judge at the Bronx Family Court, overseeing cases involving adolescents.
Judge Michael Corriero
Retired Justice at New York County Supreme Court
Judge Michael Corriero is a retired Justice of the New York County Supreme Court and has extensive experience in juvenile justice.
Leah R. Nowotarski
Public Defender at Wyoming County Public Defender's Office
Leah R. Nowotarski serves as a Public Defender at the Wyoming County Public Defender's Office, focusing on criminal defense.
Leah R. Nowotarski, Esq.
Public Defender at Wyoming County Public Defender's Office
Leah R. Nowotarski is a Public Defender at the Wyoming County Public Defender's Office, with experience in parole violation cases.
Lorraine McEvilley
Attorney at The Legal Aid Society, New York, NY
Lorraine McEvilley is an attorney at The Legal Aid Society in New York, specializing in parole violations and criminal defense.
Lorraine McEvilley, Esq.
Attorney at The Legal Aid Society, New York, NY
Lorraine McEvilley is an attorney at The Legal Aid Society in New York, specializing in parole violation cases.
Michael Keane
Attorney at Office of the Attorney General, Erie County, New York
Michael Keane works at the Office of the Attorney General in Erie County, New York, focusing on parole-related legal matters.
Nigel Farinha
Program Chair at Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor
Nigel Farinha is the Program Chair for the Criminal Justice Section at the New York State Bar Association and works at the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor.
Norman P. Effman
Public Defender at Wyoming County Public Defender's Office
Norman P. Effman is a Public Defender at the Wyoming County Public Defender's Office, with extensive experience in criminal law.
Norman P. Effman, Esq.
Public Defender at Wyoming County Public Defender's Office
Norman P. Effman is the Public Defender at the Wyoming County Public Defender's Office and Executive Director of Attica Legal Aid.
Tucker C. Stanclift
Attorney at Stanclift Law PLLC
Tucker C. Stanclift is an attorney at Stanclift Law PLLC, with expertise in criminal defense and juvenile law.
Tucker C. Stanclift, Esq.
Attorney at Stanclift Law PLLC
Tucker C. Stanclift is an attorney at Stanclift Law PLLC, with expertise in representing adolescents in legal proceedings.
Yvonne Borkowski
Attorney at Legal Aid Society of Westchester County
Yvonne Borkowski is an attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Westchester County, specializing in juvenile defense.
Event Details
- Date
- January 30, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- New York Hilton Midtown
- Pricing
- $445 - $590
- Audience
- Attorneys, public defenders, prosecutors, and legal professionals involved in criminal justice.
- CLE Credits
- 3.0 MCLE Credits in Areas of Professional Practice