Founded 1996 | Nassau & Suffolk Counties
Where Black Legal Excellence Calls Home
AMISTAD unites judges, attorneys, and law students of color across Long Island — for community, growth, and justice.
29+
Years Serving LI
NBA
National Affiliate
2
Counties Served
1996
Est. in Sag Harbor
WHO WE ARE
More than a bar association — a community
From the eastern forks of Long Island into NYC, AMISTAD members span every corner of the profession — private practice, the bench, public service, and law school.
Networking & Camaraderie
Connecting attorneys, judges, and students at every career stage
Professional Development
CLE programs, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
Community Service
MLK Day of Service, legal clinics, and public outreach
Attorney Referral
Connecting the public with qualified Black attorneys on Long Island
ON THE CALENDAR
Upcoming Events
ON THE CALENDAR
2026 Board of Directors
Diane T. Clarke, Esq.
President
Law Clerk, NYS Supreme Court · Touro Law School J.D.
Kevin H. Satterfield
President-Elect · Past President
Director, Past President (2023, 2022, 2013)
Hon. Geoffrey Prime
Director
Nassau County District Court Judge · Former Village Mayor
"Amistad is all about history."
— J. Stewart Moore, Esq., Founding Member
Member Resources
Everything you need
Tools, opportunities, and connections — all in one place for AMISTAD members.
1996
Our name carries history — and so do we
Named for the 1839 ship La Amistad, whose African passengers won their freedom before the U.S. Supreme Court — and whose ship first docked in Sag Harbor, Long Island. Founded in 1996, AMISTAD has carried that legacy of justice forward for nearly three decades.
