Suffolk County Bar Association

What Suffolk County Bar Association does

The Suffolk County Bar Association (SCBA) is a private nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1908, serving attorneys, judges, paralegals, legal administrators, and law students in Suffolk County, New York. The organization operates from its headquarters at 560 Wheeler Road in Hauppauge, NY, and maintains a membership base organized into Active, Associate, Retired, Law Student, Paralegal, and Legal Administrator categories. SCBA's core functions include administering a Lawyer Referral Service (LRIS) at a $25 per-referral fee, a NY State-approved Fee Dispute Resolution Program authorized under 22NYCRR§137, and the Suffolk Academy of Law for MCLE programming. The organization also operates the Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP) for confidential mental health support, the Pro Bono Foundation, the Charity Foundation, and a High School Mock Trial competition in partnership with the NY Bar Association and LYC program.

SCBA's product and service portfolio includes a CLE On Demand catalog of 597+ courses covering ethics, real property, family court, cybersecurity, AI, and other practice areas; member directory access; room rental at the Hauppauge headquarters; and event programming such as Ethics Night at the Movies, the Annual Fishing Trip, and Bar at the Beach. The technology stack is conventional: a web-based membership management platform with online event registration, the MySCBA member portal, an e-commerce storefront, and the UserWay accessibility widget for WCAG 2.1 compliance. SCBA does not develop proprietary technology platforms; its AI offerings consist primarily of educational CLE courses and vendor demonstrations (Querious, Steno, LexisNexis Lexis+ AI) rather than internally developed AI products. Payment processing supports major card networks (American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa).

SCBA generates revenue through five primary streams: (1) annual membership dues ranging from $0 (students) to $325 (senior active members, 10+ years), with a $150 sustaining add-on, billed on a fiscal year starting June 1; (2) transactional CLE On Demand course sales via the SCBA Store; (3) a flat $25 Lawyer Referral Service fee for up to three attorney referrals with an initial 30-minute consultation; (4) event registration fees (e.g., $108 for Ethics Night at the Movies for members, $138 for non-members); and (5) one-time printed directory sales at $30. The organization operates four affiliated entities—the Suffolk Academy of Law (core operating subsidiary) and three nonprofit foundations (Pro Bono, Charity, and Lawyer Assistance)—and has no venture capital, private equity, or external investment ownership. Its geographic scope is restricted to Suffolk County, NY, and its website terms specify use only by persons located in the United States.

Name

Suffolk County Bar Association

Legal name

Suffolk County Bar Association

Website

https://scba.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Suffolk County Bar Association (SCBA), founded in 1908, is a nonprofit professional membership association serving attorneys, judges, paralegals, and law students in Suffolk County, NY. It delivers MCLE education, a Lawyer Referral Service, fee dispute resolution, mental health support, and member programming funded through annual dues, CLE course sales, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hauppauge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from Active, Associate, Retired, Sustaining, Paralegal, and Legal Administrator categories. Dues range from $0 (students) to $325 (senior active members), with sustaining members paying an additional $150.
2. SCBA Store (CLE On Demand & Merchandise): The SCBA Store sells 597+ CLE On Demand courses and merchandise. AI-related courses are available in a dedicated category.
3. Lawyer Referral Service: The LRIS charges a $25 referral fee for connecting the public with member attorneys. This provides up to three referrals and covers an initial 30-minute consultation.
4. Event Fees: Revenue from ticketed member events such as Ethics Night at the Movies ($108 members, $138 non-members), Fishing Trip ($95 per person), Bar at the Beach (free), and CLE programs.
5. Printed Directory Sales: The 2025 Membership Directory is sold for $30.00 (member price, plus tax). Physical pickup required at SCBA office.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Suffolk County Bar Association (SCBA) is a voluntary, nonprofit professional association of attorneys practicing in Suffolk County, New York. It provides member services (membership directory, sections, committees, affinity programs), MCLE and CLE programming including on-demand courses, a Lawyer Referral Service (LRIS), a Fee Dispute Resolution Program, a confidential Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP) for impaired attorneys, pro bono and community programs such as the Suffolk County High School Mock Trial Program, room rental, and access to ethics guidance and publications.

Product overview

The Suffolk County Bar Association operates a membership-based professional association offering a comprehensive suite of legal services and member benefits. The core offerings include a Lawyer Referral Service (online matching platform charging $25 per referral), Lawyer Assistance Program (confidential mental health support), Fee Dispute Resolution Program (state-approved arbitration), and CLE On Demand catalog (597 courses including AI programs). Additional services include High School Mock Trial competitions, a Member Directory, event calendar, room rental, and attorney pro bono opportunities. The AI-focused offerings consist of educational CLE courses and vendor demonstrations (Querious, Steno) rather than proprietary AI products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SCBA Membership Annual membership in the Suffolk County Bar Association for attorneys, judges, law students, and paralegal students practicing in or affiliated with Suffolk County, NY, providing access to the member directory, sections, committees, CLE discounts, referral service, and affinity programs.
• Lawyer Referral Service (LRIS)

Quantifiable outcome

• Established for over a century (since 1908)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Chase BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChase for Business is a corporate sponsor of the SCBA, offering financial products and services to help attorneys start, grow, and manage their practices. Contact: Nicole Maldonado at [email protected].
• Rappaport, Glass, Levine & Zullo LLP (RGLZ)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRGLZ is a NY personal injury law firm and corporate sponsor. They are a board sponsor of the Annual Fishing Outing event.
• LexisNexiscoreTechnology or IntegrationLexisNexis is a premier AI sponsor and corporate partner, providing the most powerful legal AI platform. They offer conversational search, drafting, summarization, and document upload tools via Lexis+ AI. SCBA features them as an AI Resource partner.
• Webster BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWebster Bank offers Law Firm Banking solutions designed to help attorneys reach their firm's financial goals. They are a corporate sponsor.
• Farrell FritzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFarrell Fritz is a full-service NY metropolitan area law firm and corporate sponsor. Practice areas include bankruptcy, commercial litigation, real estate, trusts & estates, and more.
• Campolo, Middleton & McCormick LLP (CMM)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCMM is a premier Long Island law firm, recently recognized by Forbes as one of America's Top Trusted Corporate Law Firms. They are a corporate sponsor and board sponsor.
• Hedayati Law GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHedayati Law Group is a corporate sponsor specializing in family law including high net worth divorces, child custody, and mediation.
• Cona Elder LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCona Elder Law is a recognized leading Elder Law firm on Long Island. They focus on elder law, estate planning, estate administration, special needs planning, and healthcare law.
• Bond, Schoeneck & King Attorneys (BSK)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBSK is a full-service law firm with 300+ lawyers across 10+ NY offices plus Boston, Kansas City, Naples, and Newark. They serve industries including real estate, healthcare, higher education, and municipalities.
• New York Bar Association / Law, Youth and Citizenship (LYC) ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe SCBA partners with the NY Bar Association and LYC Program to deliver the High School Mock Trial Competition, an educational tournament-style program teaching students about the legal system through simulated trials.
• Legal Services of Long IslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCBA's Pro Bono Foundation works with Legal Services of Long Island's Pro Bono Project to provide free civil legal assistance to low-income Suffolk County residents. The LRIS refers individuals to Legal Services for free/low-cost civil assistance when pro bono is needed.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• New York State Bar Association: The statewide umbrella bar association that includes the SCBA among its affiliated county bars and funds the SCBA's Lawyer Assistance Program. It operates MCLE, sections, and member services at a much larger scope, serving as both a parent affiliate and a broader incumbent.
• American Bar Association: The national U.S. bar association offering CLE, member benefits, and policy advocacy across all jurisdictions — operates at vastly greater scale than the SCBA and competes for national sponsor attention and member mindshare.

Regional players

• New Jersey State Bar Association: A neighboring state bar association offering CLE, member benefits, and lawyer referral services to New Jersey attorneys — comparable in business model and programming but operating in a different state.
• Connecticut Bar Association: A New England state bar association with member CLE, sections, and member services for Connecticut attorneys — comparable as a state-level bar with similar programming but a different jurisdiction.

Direct peers

• Westchester County Bar Association: A New York suburban county bar association offering MCLE, member benefits, and referral services to Westchester attorneys — comparable as a similarly-sized suburban NY county bar with overlapping programming.
• Brooklyn Bar Association: A New York City borough-level bar association with similar MCLE programming, referral services, and member benefit offerings — directly comparable in structure and programming to the SCBA.
• Queens County Bar Association: Another New York City-area county bar association with a similar mix of MCLE, member services, and referral programming — closely comparable in scope and membership model to the SCBA.
• Nassau County Bar Association: The neighboring Long Island, NY county bar association, operating the same mix of membership dues, MCLE programming, lawyer referral, and community services for a directly adjacent legal market — the closest functional comparable to the SCBA.
• New York City Bar Association: A large, member-supported bar association serving NYC attorneys with CLE programming, lawyer referral, and member benefits — comparable in core activities but operating in a far larger, denser urban jurisdiction than Suffolk County.

Others

• LawPay: A legal-industry vendor providing payment processing and practice-management tools to attorneys — not a peer in services but a comparable ecosystem participant that serves the same SCBA member base as a corporate sponsor or partner category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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