It is now mandatory for attorneys, if they are to remain members of the New York State practicing bar, to earn 24 hours of CLE education credits every two years. Four of these credits must be ethics related. Attorneys are required to earn 32 credits.

The Office of Court Administration regulates compliance. For a list of providers, and a copy of the rules, go to the website of the New York State Unified Court System. or call (212) 428-2105. You may also e-mail CLE at CLE@courts.state.ny.us.

The Orange County Bar Association has an active CLE Committee whose primary mission is the planning and presentation of OCA approved and accredited Continuing Legal Education programs throughout Orange County. Additional volunteers and new programming ideas are always welcome. Please call (845) 294-8222 for more information.

In addition to OCBA's CLE Committee, the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) in Albany also offers an ongoing statewide CLE program. For information about NYSBA CLE offerings, contact Cheryl L. Wallingford NYSBA's Program Manager, at (518) 487-5585 or e-mail NYSBA at www.nysba.org/cle for their statewide schedule.

Additional CLE programming is also periodically offered within Orange County by various individual providers. For information regarding these programs, please contact those providers directly.