National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary

2008 Annual Conference

 

NEW YORK CITY

 

 

 

 

The Administrative Judiciary:

Defining Justice in a Changed World

 

OCTOBER 11-15, 2008

 

Sponsored by

New York State Administrative Law Judges Association

and

New York County Lawyers Association

Join us for the first NAALJ Conference

in New York City since 1980!

 

     

 

New York City.  Gotham.  Metropolis.

Like no other city on earth, New York City brings the world to you.

 

This brave new century poses many new challenges and opportunities for the administrative judiciary.  And there is no other place in the western world more in touch with those challenges and opportunities than New York City.

 

New York City has been called the ìCapital of the Worldî and, with its scores of ethnic groups, nationalities, languages, and religions, it is in many ways a microcosm of the planet.  New York City government employs more than 500 administrative law judges, encompassing both central panel and agency-based adjudication. This strong commitment to administrative adjudication makes the City an especially apt location for this NAALJ conference.  

 

In a diverse society, steadfast adherence to justice for all is a proven and reliable means of insuring the peace, prosperity, and durability of our civilization.  It is clear that the Administrative Judiciary will continue to play an ever-expanding role in this endeavor.

 

                

EDUCATIONAL TOPICS

 

Program will comprise 16 CLE Credit hours* and Educational Topics being planned include the following:            

                                                                

ß    Access to Justice Issues including:

     - Self-represented Claimants

     - Diversity in the hearing room

     - Hearing Room Bias issues

     - Use of Interpreters  

     - Hearing Room conflict management

ß    Federal and State Administrative Case Law

ß    Evidence in Administrative Adjudication

ß    Judicial Independence

ß    Management Issues facing Central Panels

ß    Chief ALJs and Commissioners

ß    Alternative Tribunal Models

ß    Special Education issues

ß    Hearing Room Technology

ß    Legal Research issues

ß    Special Issues for part-time judges

ß    Complex litigation

 

* allocation of MCLE credits to be determined.

 

ACCOMODATIONS

 

The conference will take place at the New York Marriott Financial Center (85 West Street / New York, NY 10006).  This striking hotel, with a pool, sauna, and workout room, is located in the heart of New Yorkís historic financial district, just a few blocks from the Hudson River and a waterfront park with breathtaking views of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. 

 

                  

 

CONFERENCE PARTNERS

 

Conference Hosts are the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary (NAALJ), the New York State Administrative Law Judges Association (NYSALJA), and the New York County Lawyerís Association (NYCLA) CLE Institute.  (New York County Lawyers' Association has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York from March 8, 2007 through March 7, 2010.)  NYCLA will administer the Conference CLE credits and assist participants from all states in acquiring CLE credit. 

 

Other conference partners and supporters include the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH), the Administrative Justice Coordinator of the New York City Mayorís Office, the City University of New York (CUNY) Law School, and the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ)

 

In addition, to date there are twelve New York State government Agencies and three New York City Agencies involved at various levels of participation.  We are currently pursuing discussions with numerous other Agencies, law schools and professional organizations.

 

Questions or comments may be directed to:

John G. Farrell, NYSALJA President and Conference Organizer

E-Mail:  John.farrell@wcb.state.ny.us

 

Conference Tuition Assistance available: details and application process pending.

National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary

New York State Administrative Law Judges Association

New York County Lawyerís Association