Association Of The Bar Of The City Of Ny

New York, NY · Founded 1871

Professional association advancing legal excellence, law reform, and access to justice through member education and advocacy

Primary audience

Legal Professionals

Work area

Professional Development

Topic

Law and Justice

Contact

Bret Parker

Website Contact

About Organization

The Association of the Bar of the City of New York mobilizes over 22,000 legal professionals to practice with excellence, promote law reform, and uphold the rule of law. Founded in 1871 and based in New York, NY, the organization operates with 101 employees and 5,390 volunteers, generating $16.4 million in annual revenue to support legal education, policy advocacy, and justice initiatives.

What They Focus On

Professional Excellence

Advancing attorney skills, ethical standards, and practice innovation through education, training programs, and professional resources

Law Reform

Promoting legislative and policy changes through expert analysis, testimony, publications, and advocacy for fair legal systems

Access to Justice

Expanding legal representation for underserved populations through pro bono coordination, volunteer mobilization, and barrier reduction

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$16.4M

-2.9% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$15.6M

+6.5% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$22.0M

+4.8% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

101

+17.4% vs 2022

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	$16,423,894	$15,566,334	$21,978,623	101
2022	$16,913,024	$14,614,487	$20,965,867	86
2021	$17,001,986	$12,984,335	$20,771,281	93
2020	$14,172,149	$11,607,378	$23,242,989	99
2019	$13,610,576	$16,068,938	$19,324,506	108
2018	$14,452,688	$15,770,629	$20,747,699	115
2017	$15,059,831	$14,985,382	$22,145,401	113

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Convene Experts

Assemble attorneys, judges, and legal scholars in committees addressing specific areas of law
02

Research & Analyze

Conduct thorough examination of legal issues, statutes, and policy impacts through volunteer working groups
03

Develop Recommendations

Draft policy positions, legislative proposals, and best practice guidelines based on committee findings
04

Advocate & Educate

Publish reports, testify before lawmakers, and provide education advancing law reform and justice

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Association Of The Bar Of The City Of Ny

Legal Education & Training

Continuing legal education programs equipping attorneys with skills for practice excellence and professional development

Law Reform Advocacy

Policy analysis and legislative recommendations advancing justice reforms at local, national, and international levels

Access to Justice Initiatives

Pro bono programs and legal services connecting underserved communities with volunteer attorneys and resources

Chair of the Board of Directors

2 hrs/week

Muhammad U. Faridi

President

Duane L. Hughes

Vice President

David G. Keyko

Vice President

Hon. Dianne T. Renwick

Vice President

Paula T. Edgar

Association Secretary

Ana Alfonso

Association Treasurer

Michael Fernández

Secretary of the Board of Directors

Nishka Chandrasoma

Anta Cisse-Green

Jeanine Conley Daves

Philip Desgranges

Jeremy Feigelson

Abbe Gluck

Richard Hong

Matthew Schafer

Karen Simmons

Senior Policy Counsel

Full-time

Compensation: $184,408

Lauren Axelrod

General Counsel

Full-time

Compensation: $174,262

Beth Schefflan

Sr. Dir. Of Human Resources

Full-time

Compensation: $160,916

Martha Harris Caron

Sr Dir, Programs & Comm Engagement

Member

2 hrs/week

Milestones

1871

Association Founded

1871

Established as New York's first voluntary bar association to improve legal profession standards

1938

Federal Tax-Exempt Status

1938

Granted IRS recognition as nonprofit organization dedicated to public interest legal work

2020

Pandemic Adaptation

2020

Maintained operations through remote programming while revenue declined to $14.2 million

2023

Membership Expansion

2023

Grew to 22,432 members with $16.4 million revenue supporting expanded justice initiatives

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Jyotin Hamid Treasurer (As Of 5/17/2023) 2.00 hrs/week

Michele Cerezo Natal Chair (As Of 5/17/2023) 2.00 hrs/week

Paula T Edgar Assoc Secretary (As Of 5/17/2023) 2.00 hrs/week

Philip L Desgranges Secretary (As Of 5/17/2023) 2.00 hrs/week

Thomas R Slome Treasurer (End 5/16/2023) 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$2.1M

Highest Paid

$352K

Bret Parker

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Bret Parker	Executive Director	$342,225	$9,900	$352,125	40
Maria Cilenti	Senior Policy Counsel	$184,408	$41,091	$225,499	40
Thomas J Halter	Chief Administration Officer	$207,435	$16,819	$224,254	40
George Wolff	Lrs Executive Director	$189,760	$27,638	$217,398	40
Lauren Axelrod	General Counsel	$174,262	$40,798	$215,060	35
Martha Harris Caron	SR DIR, Programs & COMM Engagement	$158,506	$40,290	$198,796	40
Eric Friedman	Director Of Communications	$157,820	$36,071	$193,891	40
Richard Tuske	SR. Director Of Library Operations	$166,827	$18,783	$185,610	40
Beth Schefflan	SR. DIR. Of Human Resources	$160,916	$4,808	$165,724	40
Joshua Lamangan	Director Of Membership & Marketing	$148,323	—	$148,323	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Bret Parker	Executive Director	$339,248	$4,951	$344,199	40
Maria Cilenti	Senior Policy Counsel	$186,340	$39,463	$225,803	40
Thomas J Halter	Chief Adminstration Officer	$205,467	$16,227	$221,694	40
George Wolff	Lrs Executive Director	$188,566	$26,444	$215,010	40
Lauren Axelrod	General Counsel	$174,263	$39,184	$213,447	35
Martha Harris Caron	DIR Of Career DEV & COMM Engagement	$157,762	$38,649	$196,411	40
Arlene Bein	SR. DIR. Of Membership & Marketing	$172,116	$16,242	$188,358	40
Eric Friedman	Director Of Communications	$157,697	$27,595	$185,292	40
Richard Tuske	SR. DIR. Of Library Operations	$160,310	$22,432	$182,742	40
Robert Huber	Director Of Building Operations	$159,833	$4,768	$164,601	40
Beth Schefflan	SR. DIR. Of Human Resources	$155,220	$4,616	$159,836	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Bret Parker	Executive Director	$333,505	$8,700	$342,205	40
Maria Cilenti	Senior Policy Counsel	$182,427	$38,542	$220,969	40
Thomas J Halter	Chief Administrative Officer	$201,834	$15,666	$217,500	40
George Wolff	Lrs Executive Director	$185,070	$23,709	$208,779	40
Lauren Axelrod	General Counsel	$159,261	$37,941	$197,202	35
Martha Harris Caron	DIR Of Career DEV & COMM Engagement	$151,810	$37,681	$189,491	40
Arlene Bein	SR. DIR. Of Membership & Marketing	$167,862	$15,834	$183,696	40
Eric Friedman	Director Of Communications	$153,770	$26,896	$180,666	40
Richard Tuske	SR DIR Of Library Operations	$155,408	$21,584	$176,992	40
Robert Huber	Director Of Building Operations	$154,375	$4,540	$158,915	40
Beth Schefflan	Director Of Human Resources	$150,339	$4,395	$154,734	25

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Bret Parker	Executive Director	$317,860	$2,645	$320,505	40
Arlene Bein	SR. DIR. Of Membership & Marketing	$203,124	$12,371	$215,495	40
Maria Cilenti	Senior Policy Counsel	$174,322	$33,954	$208,276	40
Thomas J Halter	Chief Administrative Officer	$195,972	$11,026	$206,998	40
George Wolff	Lrs Executive Director	$177,637	$20,590	$198,227	40
Lauren Axelrod	Senior Counsel	$152,619	$33,742	$186,361	35
Martha Harris Caron	DIR Of Career DEV & COMM Engagement	$145,205	$33,665	$178,870	40
Eric Friedman	Director Of Communications	$147,857	$23,203	$171,060	40
Richard Tuske	SR DIR Of Library Operations	$151,411	$17,468	$168,879	40
Robert Huber	Director Of Building Operations	$151,799	$1,370	$153,169	40
Beth Schefflan	Director Of Human Resources	$146,309	$1,326	$147,635	25

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Bret Parker	Executive Director	$325,116	$8,400	$333,516	40
Arlene Bein	SR. DIR. Of Membership & Mrkt	$199,052	$15,909	$214,961	40
Thomas J Halter	Chief Administrative Officer	$195,125	$17,382	$212,507	40
Maria Cilenti	Senior Policy Counsel	$173,267	$36,753	$210,020	40
George Wolff	Lrs Executive Director	$173,048	$23,587	$196,635	40
Lauren Axelrod	Senior Counsel	$152,037	$29,237	$181,274	40
Martha Harris Caron	DIR Of Career DEV & COMM Eng	$138,881	$35,719	$174,600	40
Eric Friedman	Director Of Communications	$145,022	$25,638	$170,660	40
Richard Tuske	SR DIR Of Library Operations	$148,005	$19,941	$167,946	40
Kamran Qureshi	Its Services Director	$116,919	$35,106	$152,025	40
Robert Huber	Director Of Building Operation	$146,756	$4,403	$151,159	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$2.2M Grants Received

1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total

Association Of The Bar Of The

$2.2M

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

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Phone

(212) 382-6640

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42 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036

Association Of The Bar Of The City Of Ny

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Convene Experts

Research & Analyze

Develop Recommendations

Advocate & Educate

Programs and Initiatives

Legal Education & Training

Law Reform Advocacy

Access to Justice Initiatives

Team & Leadership

Gary M Kaufman

James P Chou

Neysa I Alsina

Patrick T Campbell

Rossalyn K Quaye

Sean Hecker

Whytne J V Brooks

William T Russell

Muhammad U. Faridi

Duane L. Hughes

David G. Keyko

Hon. Dianne T. Renwick

Paula T. Edgar

Ana Alfonso

Michael Fernández

Nishka Chandrasoma

Anta Cisse-Green

Jeanine Conley Daves

Philip Desgranges

Jeremy Feigelson

Abbe Gluck

Richard Hong

Matthew Schafer

Karen Simmons

Jeffrey M. Winn

Bret Parker

Thomas J Halter

George Wolff

Richard Tuske

Eric Friedman

Joshua Lamangan

Anna M Pohl

Devika Kewalramani

Harlan A Levy

Jonathan Lippman

Juan A Arteaga

Peter J W Sherwin

Susan Kohlmann

Maria Cilenti

Lauren Axelrod

Beth Schefflan

Martha Harris Caron

Brian Daniel Farkas

David F Levine

Hon Kiyo A Matsumoto

Hon Tanya R Kennedy

Jaipat Singh Jain

Jennifer G Rodgers

Judith M Whiting

Kevin S Schwartz

Mark S Shulman

Melissa Colon-Bosolet

Rakhi Bahadkar-Rajpul

Sarah J Berger

Milestones

Association Founded

Federal Tax-Exempt Status

Pandemic Adaptation

Membership Expansion

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

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