Welcome to OAD’s first electronic and “green” newsletter!

Here’s what’s new and interesting at and around OAD

OAD Hosts Court Of Appeals Judge Eugene F. Pigott, Jr.

We were pleased to have the Honorable Eugene F. Pigott, Jr. of the New York Court of Appeals at OAD on June, 8 2009, for a program on criminal leave applications.  Judge Pigott provided insights about leave applications to an audience of appellate lawyers from OAD, the Legal Aid Society, the Center for Appellate Litigation, and Appellate Advocates.  We are most grateful to Judge Pigott for taking the time to address us.

Significant Victories For Our Clients

We are proud to report that our team of tremendously committed attorneys has had some important successes in the courts in 2009.

Click here to read about some of our recent successes on behalf of our clients.

New York Enacts Sweeping Overhaul Of Rockefeller Drug Laws

In April, New York enacted a sweeping overhaul of the Rockefeller drug laws, which were some of the harshest in the nation and resulted in the incarceration of tens of thousands of non-violent offenders.

Click here for the full article about this change in the law, written by OAD Senior Staff Attorney Alexandra Keeling.

Spotlight On OAD Alum

Sarah Geraghty is a former OAD Staff Attorney who now works at the Southern Center for Human Rights. We recently asked her some questions about her work there and how she feels OAD has helped her in that work.

Click here to read our interview with Sarah Geraghty.

Reflections From The Social Work/Re-Entry Unit

D’Ann Penner has spent the last eight months as a Social Justice Fellow at OAD. As she approaches the end of her time here, D’Ann has taken the time to reflect on her experiences with OAD’s Social Work/Re-entry program.

Click here to read D’Ann Penner’s piece.

Message From The Attorney-In-Charge

OAD’s Attorney-in-Charge, Richard M. Greenberg, shares with us some of his thoughts on the nature of our practice.

Click here to read Rick Greenberg’s piece.