Event Overview
Saturday, January 20, 2024
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM — CLE Program
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM — Awards Luncheon – Regent Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Mental Health Reforming the Landscape of Criminal Justice
This CLE will provide insight into the practice concerning DVSJA applications, alternatives to incarceration, and diversity and inclusion as it relates to mental health issues in criminal practice. Panelists will discuss how plea negotiations and justice can be tailored to address mental health concerns. Practitioners will gain an awareness of new developments and best practices in addressing mental health issues.
Key Highlights and Objectives
- Criminal justice tailored to address mental health issues.
- Gaining awareness of new developments and best practices
General Registration Fee
Required for in-person attendees.
| NYSBA Members | $220 |
| Non-members | $305 |
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$120 Program Registration Fee
DVSJA Panel
Speakers:
Ali Harrington
University at Buffalo Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic
Buffalo, NY
Risa Gerson
Bronx District Attorney’s Office
Bronx, NY
Hon. Sheila A. DiTullio
NYS Office of Court Administration
Buffalo, New York
Alternatives to Incarceration Panel
Speakers:
Hon. Ellen N. Biben
Chief Administrative Judge
New York, NY
Hon. Susan Eagan
Erie County Court
Buffalo, NY
Jethro Antoine
Chief Program Officer, Court Reform from the Center for Justice Innovation
New York, NY
Kamilah Archibald
Resource Coordinator II
Superior Criminal Court C.O.U.R.T.S. Program Buffalo City Court
Diversity and Inclusion Panel
Speakers:
Valerie Kennedy
Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Bronx District Attorney’s Office
Bronx, NY
Ahmed Imran
Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
New York County District Attorney’s Office
New York, NY
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM — Awards Luncheon
Regent Ballroom, Second Floor
Note: The dinner is complimentary for the award recipient and the first guest
Luncheon Pricing: $125 per person
Tables of 8 Available
Please RSVP by January 8, 2024 to:
Tara Lana, Staff Liaison
New York State Bar Association
One Elk Street
Albany, NY 12207
E-mail: [email protected]
Or call 800-582-2452 to register.
Award Winners:
Charles F. Crimi Memorial Award – Rodney O. Personius
The Michele S. Maxian Award for Outstanding Public Defense Practitioner – Leanne Lapp
Martin B. Adelman Memorial Award – Michael Berger
The Vincent E. Doyle, Jr. Award for Outstanding Judicial Contribution in the Criminal
Justice System – Hon. Matthew D’Emic
Outstanding Prosecutor Award – Weeden Wetmore
Outstanding Contribution to the Bar and the Community – Daniel G. Looney