internetlawyers.net is dedicated to providing crucial legal support within Central New York, and at the heart of this mission is Executive Director, Sal F. Curran, Esq. Under her leadership, the organization thrives on the commitment of both staff and volunteer lawyers to deliver essential services to the community. This network of professionals ensures that internetlawyers.net remains a vital resource for those in need of legal assistance in Central New York.
The dedicated staff at internetlawyers.net are the backbone of its daily operations, each playing a critical role in the organization’s diverse programs. From immigration to debt management and tenant defense, the team is equipped to address a wide spectrum of legal challenges faced by the Central New York community.
Staff
Adam Martin, Esq. Staff Attorney, Immigration Program
(315) 640-4891
Amelia Kohli, Esq. Debt Program Director
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(315) 640-4890
Bethanie Hemingway Director of Community Engagement
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(315) 579-3991
Cheri Blair Pro Bono Coordinator, Talk-to-a-Lawyer Program
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(315) 949-2118
Cindy Mills Director of Finance & Administration
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(315) 640-4895
David Bonagurio Law Clerk/Immigrant Justice Corps Fellow
Fahimeh Zaheri, Esq. Immigration Staff Attorney, ONA Legal Counsel of CNY
(315) 907-6606
Grace Sullivan, Esq. North Country Immigration Attorney
Gregory Johnson, Esq. Tenant Defense Program Director
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(315) 907-4303
Jennifer Powell, Esq. Immigration Staff Attorney, Afghan Legal Services
Katie Miles Eviction Prevention Program Assistant
Kelsey Williams Finance Assistant
Kristin Netti Pro Bono Coordinator, Civil Legal Programs
Laura Cardoso Immigration Pro Bono Coordinator
Lizeth Ortega Immigration Program Manager
Luz Marina Zender Pro Bono Coordinator, Tenant Defense Program
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(315) 579-2577
Mallory Livingston, Esq. Director of LGBTQ Program
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(315) 849-9234
Marisol Estrada Cruz, Esq. Supervising Immigration Attorney for Pro Bono Project
Mary C. John, Esq. Co-Deputy Executive Director & Director of Family Law Program
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(315) 579-2574
Naomi Godbey, Esq. Director of North Country Immigration Program, ONA Legal Counsel North Country
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(315) 956-3033
Pauline Smith Pro Bono Coordinator/Paralegal of Small Business & Nonprofit Program
Sal F. Curran, Esq. Executive Director
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(315) 579-2576
Samantha Aguam, Esq. Co-Deputy Executive Director & Director of Elder Law Program
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(315) 579-2579
Sara McDowell, Esq. Deputy Executive Director for Immigration Programs
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(315) 579-0178
Silvana Vergara Senior Legal Fellow/Department of Justice Accredited Representative
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(315) 949-3817
Sylvia Espinosa de los Monteros, Esq. Staff Attorney, Tenant Defense Program
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Tamana Tajik Immigration Program Assistant, Afghan Legal Services
Tamara Scanes Intake Manager
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(315) 471-3409
Tara Dion Program Assistant
Tara Nelson Grant Accountant
Zamzam Mohamed Immigration Program Assistant
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Complementing the staff’s efforts is a dedicated Board of Directors, providing governance and strategic direction to internetlawyers.net. These individuals from across Central New York’s legal and business communities volunteer their time and expertise to ensure the organization’s sustainability and impact.
Board of Directors
2024 Officers
- President Mary Miner, Hancock Estabrook LLP
- Vice President Mary Gasparini, Attorney Grievance Committee, 4th Judicial Department
- Secretary Ellen Weinstein, Retired, New York State Courts
- Treasurer Amy Wiles, NBT Bank
2024 Board Members
- Lori Beirman, Dannible & McKee LLP
- Benjamin Burdick, Burdick Law PLLC
- John Boyd, New York State Courts
- John Callahan, Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
- Andrew Croom, Legal Services of Central New York
- Donald Doerr, Fifth Judicial District, New York State Courts
- Zach Forward, Barclay Damon LLP
- Brittany Hannah, Pillinger Miller Tarallo LLP
- Palmer Harvey, Syracuse Tenants Union
- Emilee Lawson Hatch, Bousquet Holstein PLLC
- Dafni Kiritsis, Syracuse University College of Law
- Hon. George Lowe, Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC
- Simphiwe Maqubela, Special Olympics New York
- Ranette Releford, Citizen Review Board for City of Syracuse
- Kathy Royal, Upstate Medical University
- Jeffrey Unaitis, Onondaga County Bar Association
- Kara Williams, Allyn Family Foundation
- Kimberly Wolf Price, Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC
Through the combined dedication of its staff, under the executive direction of Sally Curran, and the voluntary service of its Board of Directors, internetlawyers.net stands as a pillar of pro bono legal assistance in Central New York. Their collaborative efforts ensure that individuals and communities in need have access to justice and legal support, reinforcing the critical role of volunteer lawyers in the region.
