Bronx Bar Committees

the Bronx County Bar Association has numerous committees and sections which provide services to the public, lawyers and the judiciary.
 

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committees

CIVIL COURTS COMMITTEE - observes the operations and make recommendations with regard to the functioning of all parts of the Civil and Supreme Court of Bronx County. The Co-Chairs of the Civil Court Committee is Tina M. Wells, Esq. and Robert H. Wolff, Esq.

COMMUNITY CARES COMMITTEE - our mission is to uplift our Bronx neighbors through proactive and reactive community engagement and service.  The Community Cares Committee is co-chaired by Lucille Barbato, Esq., Shantel Castro, Esq., Suzanne McElwright, Esq., and Sergio Villaverde,Esq.

CRIMINAL COURT COMMITTEE - observes the operations of the criminal court and the criminal part of the Supreme Court and makes recommendations with regard to the functioning of those courts. The Co-Chairs of the Criminal Court Committee are Michael J.  Barsky, Esq. and Suzanne McElwreath, Esq.

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE - arranges for lectures on topics of current interest to members of the association. This committee also serves as a lead on setting up continuing legal education lectures, seminars and presentations. The Chairpersons of the Continuing Legal Education Committee, Civil Division is Donna Cook, Esq. and Tina M. Wells and Criminal Division are Akane Fujiwara Esq. and Yano Roy, Esq.

FAMILY & MATRIMONIAL COMMITTEE - examines the operations of the Family Court and makes recommendations with respect to the functioning of that court. The Chairperson of the Family & Matrimonial Committee is Karen D. Steinberg, Esq.

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - this committee endeavors to secure the nomination, election and/or appointment of qualified candidates to serve on the bench in Bronx County and also to prevent the nomination, election or appointment of unqualified candidates. The Co-Chairs of the Judiciary Committee are  Michael J. Barsky, Esq. and Robert H. Wolff, Esq.

LANDLORD AND TENANT COURT COMMITTEE - observes the operation of the landlord and tenant part of the Civil Court, known as the Housing Court and makes recommendations to the court on the functioning of those parts. The Co-Chairs of the Landlord and Tenant Court Committee are Frank J. Loverro, Esq.

LIBRARY COMMITTEE - maintains the operation of the Library of the Association and continues to update the technology provided to members. The Co-Chairs of the Library Committee are Alan B. Friedberg, Esq. and Daniel Chavez, Esq.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE - reviews the application of all prospective members of the association and determines whether a prospective candidate shall become a member of the association. The Chair of the Membership Committee is Donna Cook, Esq. 

REFERRAL COMMITTEE - 

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE - provides scholarships annually to worthy students. Two scholarships, the Honorable Peggy Bernheim Memorial Scholarship & the Craig Lensch Memorial Scholarship, are awarded to law school students; the Kenneth Kase Memorial Scholarships are awarded to the two winners of the Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Program. In addition, we offer the Gerald V. Esposito Memorial "Courage" Scholarship to a Bronx-domiciled high school student who has been accepted in college and who has exhibited courage and character through their high years. The Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee is Alan B. Friedberg, Esq.

SURROGATE COURT COMMITTEE - examines the operations of the Surrogate's Court and makes recommendations with regard to the functions of said court.

WOMEN'S ALLIANCE COMMITTEE - our mission is to educate our members on issues important to women and provide an area for our members to network, mentor and provide community service oriented programs. Our motto: Empowered women empower women; Empowered women empower everyone. The Co-Chairs of the Women's Alliance Committee is Lucille M. Barbato, Esq. and Tina M. Wells, Esq.

sections

ELDER LAW - monitors and disseminates information to the members of the Bar concerning legal issues affecting the elderly and disabled. 

FEE CONCILIATION - the Bronx County Bar Association along with the Association of the Bar of the City of New York and the New York County Lawyer's Association are members of the Joint Committee For Fee Disputes and Conciliation . Information can be obtained from the New York County Lawyers' Association at 212-267-6646 prompt 6.

INSURANCE LAW - this committee reports to the association on all current developments concerning insurance law and serves as a resource for members of the association securing insurance.

LEADERSHIP - is dedicated to dealing with large issues that affect our bar association. We are exploring ways to expand membership. We are networking with other bar organizations. We are working to improve our relationship with the judiciary and increase involvement by the judges of Bronx County. We are investigating any problems within the four courthouses-Civil, Criminal, Family & Landlord/Tenant-and finding solutions to better serve our members.

LEGAL SERVICES - studies the operation of effective legal assistance to the poor including the activities of the Legal Aid Society and other governmental funded programs to provide the legal services for the poor, as well as oversee the association's legal referral program and the selection of members of the association to handle cases under Section 18-B of the County Law.