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AMISTAD Long Island Black Bar Association
Monday, January 27, 2025
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We have updated the Website for 2025. Take a look and let us know what you think.
amistadblackbar@gmail.com
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Register for 2025!
Please use this link if you need to update your membership information from last year or if you are a student with complimentary membership.
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AMISTAD's 2025 Executive Committee is Sworn In
On Monday, January 20, 2025, the 2025 Board of AMISTAD Long Island Black Bar Association took the Oaths of Office. Following the Annual MLK Day of Service, Hon. Maxine S. Broderick administered the oath to Hon. Geoffrey N. Prime, President; Diane T. Clarke, President-Elect; Jamie Milfort, VP Programming; Andre Oge, Recording Secretary. Not pictured, James Leonard, Treasurer.
Read More About the Board Members
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In her last act as President, Alyson E. Bass, introduced the incoming Board. Following the Installation, The new Board gathered with members for a luncheon at The Barnyard Station in Farmingdale, NY. | |
The Installation occured in Amityville, NY at the Prayer Tabernacle Church of God. Bishop Walter Willie welcomed AMISTAD on Jan 20, 2025 to hold its installation following the annual MLK Day of Service. | |
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Pictured: Andre Oge, Recording Secretary; Hon. Geoffrey N. Prime, President; Hon. Maxine S. Broderick; Hon. Darlene Harris; Hon. Tricia Ferrell; Jamie Milfort, VP Programming.
Hon. Maxine S. Broderick administered the Oath of Office to the 2025 Board.
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Save the Date!
More Information to Come
Black History Month Program with Suffolk County Courts
February 06, 2025 & February 13, 2025
February 20, 2025 & February 28, 2025
Black History Month Program with Nassau County Courts
February 27, 2025
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*KHADIJAH MUHAMMAD-STARLING*
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Meet Khadijah Muhammad-Starling, long-time AMISTAD member. with a long career in criminal prosecutions.
A Quote Khadijah Lives by: “He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” Muhammad Ali.
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Having received a B.S. from Cornell University and a J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law-Newark, Khadijah served as a prosecutor in the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office from 1987 to 1990.
In 1991, joined the staff of the Grievance Committee for the Second and Eleventh Judicial Districts, Appellate Division, Second Department as Associate Counsel. There she investigated attorney misconduct complaints and conducted suspension & disbarment hearings.
In 1992, Khadijah returned to the field of criminal prosecution when she joined the staff of the Queens County DA’s Office. She was assigned to the Public Corruption Bureau where she investigated and prosecuted public officials for the commission of
criminal offenses.
In 2003, Khadijah joined the staff of the U.S. Dept. of Justice. She served as a federal prosecutor in the Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Section, prosecuting individuals for international drug trafficking offenses. While in DC, Khadijah also served as an Asst Attorney General in the capacity of a forfeiture prosecutor.
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In 2006, Khadijah rejoined the Queens County DA's Office. There she prosecuted individuals who committed economic crimes against the elderly. In September 2015, she was promoted to the position of Deputy Bureau Chief of the Public Corruption Bureau. In January of 2022 she was promoted to the position of Chief of the Public Corruption Bureau. She was the first African American and first woman to be appointed to the position of Bureau Chief of Public Corruption. In August of 2024, Khadijah retired from that position.
Throughout her tenure as an Assistant District Attorney, Khadijah has tried numerous cases, served as a Special Prosecutor and has investigated public officials for major crimes involving bribery, grand larceny, tax fraud, police excessive force, official misconduct, scheme to defraud and attorney escrow account thefts. She has also prosecuted individuals for attempted murder, arson, and various assaults. Khadijah has also supervised several wiretaps throughout her career as a state and federal prosecutor.
In addition to her membership in Amistad, Khadijah has served as a mentor to young African American prosecutors. She is also a member of several community service
organizations, such as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, the LINKS, Inc., Jack and Jill of America, Inc., and the Mothers Club of Wheatley Heights, where she participates in mentorship programs, scholarship
programs for youth and cultural programs. Khadijah is married, has 4 adult children and 1 grandson.
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AMISTAD is a proud affiliate of the National Bar Association ("NBA").
The NBA is the nation’s oldest and largest national association of predominantly African-American lawyers, judges, law professors, and law students.
AMISTAD encourages all of our members to join the NBA and become active in their programming.
To join the NBA, click here.
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MLK Day of Service a Great Success!
On January 20, 2025 AMISTAD members held a Pro Bono Clinic at the Prayer Tabernacle Chuch or God in Amityville. Members of the community sought advice on various legal concerns in the areas of Landlord-Tenant, Estate Planning, Family Law, and Employment.
Each year AMISTAD hosts a Day of Service event in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. During the Covid pandemic, AMISTAD held the Day of Service through webinars and online discussions. In person consultations returned in 2024.
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New York State Assemblyman, Kwani O'Pharrow stopped by the Day of Service to greet the attendees and thank AMISTAD for its continued service and leadership on Long Island. | |
President-Elect Diane T. Clarke addresses the community members. | |
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Request for Public Comment:
The Administrative Board of the Courts is soliciting public comments on the following four proposed amendments to court rules (copies attached):
- Adding a new Rule 23 to the Rules of the Commercial Division regarding the filing of amicus briefs;
- Amending 22 NYCRR § 202.70(c)(5) to clarify that the Commercial Division can enforce judgments arising from cases decided by the Commercial Division;
- Amending 22 NYCRR § 25.18 to ensure consistency with the Civil Service Law relating to continuing eligible lists; and
- Amending Rules 1.8, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12 and 1.18 of the Rules of Professional Conduct regarding conflicts of interest.
The first proposal has been posted on the OCA website at https://ww2.nycourts.gov/rules/comments/index.shtml, and comments are due by Friday, February 7, 2024. Comments for the remaining proposals are due by February 14, 2025.
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GET INVOLVED WITH AMISTAD | |
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Join the Community Outreach Committee!!
Help to organize:
- Community service projects
to enhance access to justice, raise legal awareness, and support underserved populations. Be a part of the change!
Additional possible 2025 Programs to help support:
Law Day (May), Constitution Day (Sept) & more!
Please email amistadblackbar@gmail.com to express interest.
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HON. THERESA WHELAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND ANNUAL LAW STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST
A program of the Suffolk County Bar Association Charity Foundation
$2,500 Award Available for an Aspiring Lawyer Attending Touro Law School or Hofstra Law School
This year’s essay topic is: A woman who inspired you for a career in law or how you will inspire another woman for a career in the law.
To participate in the essay contest, students should send their entry application and essay of no more than 500 words to: SCBA@scba.org
Application Due Date: March 30, 2025
DETAILS HERE
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ATTN EMPLOYERS!
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL of LAW
to
Host Recruitment Event
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Hofstra Law offers a seamless recruitment event through which you can find the legal talent you seek for entry-level positions and/or summer private sector (paid only) or public service internships.
Join us virtually at the Spring Interview Program (SIP) on Thursday, March 6 between 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and/or 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. You can interview up to 10 students (per 4-hour session) for the position(s) you seek to fill. (If you would like to interview more students, arrangements can be readily made.) There is no registration fee.
Registration due no later than February 7 to ensure a seamless program.
Complete the registration form here.
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Appellate Division, First Department
Pro Bono Opportunities
Information Session
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, from 8:45 am – 10:00 am
This is an IN PERSON event.
RSVP due TODAY!
> > RSVP <<
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Building Your Practice Through Digital Advertising…While Complying with the Attorney Advertising Rules
IN-PERSON ONLY
This program will focus on ethical marketing techniques for attorneys, beginning with an overview of attorney advertising rules 7.1-7.6 and ending with recent case studies. We will touch on: Strategic Planning & Research, Earned Media & Article Writing, Traditional Advertising, Digital Advertising, Websites, SEO, Social Media, Social Media Advertising, Newsletters and Marketing Materials as means to build your practice.
The program will provide 2 CLE credits in Ethics
Faculty:
John C. Zaher, Esq., Co-Founder & Vice President, Advocati Marketing
Brad Swezey, Esq., Co-Founder & Vice President, Advocati Marketing
Register at SCBA.ORG
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"The time is always right to do what is right"
-Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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If you have any accomplishments or articles you would like for AMISTAD to publish, please forward to AMISTADBLACKBAR@GMAIL.COM | | | | |
