Executive Committee*
(As of the September 11, 2024 Annual Meeting of the General Membership)

Current Officers & Members

Hon. Aiesha Hudson

President

Term: 9/24-9/26

Aiesha Hudson is a Senior Administrative Law Judge at New York State Department of State.

Hon. Joan Salzman

Vice-President

Term: 9/24-9/25

Joan R. Salzman is an Administrative Law Judge in the New York State Department of State Office of Administrative Hearings. She also teaches government ethics in the Executive MPA Program at Baruch College Marxe School of Public and International Affairs.

Hon. Ezinne Abingowe

President Elect

Term: 9/24-9/26

Ezinne Abengowe works at the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance as an ALJ.

Hon. Michael Guttentag

Secretary

Term: 9/24-9/25

Judge Guttentag currently works for the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) in the Special Education Hearings Division presiding over special education hearings. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Hofstra University School of Law.

Hon. Anne W. Murphy

Treasurer

Term: 9/24-9/25

Anne W. Murphy (Ret.) was the Chief Administrative Law Judge for the New York City Tax Appeals Tribunal.

Hon. Faye Lewis

Member

Term: 9/23-9/25

Administrative Law Judge in the Trials Division of the New York City Office of Administrative Hearings and Trials

Hon. Tiffany Hamilton

Member

Term: 9/24-9/25

Administrative Law Judge in the Trial Division of the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings

Hon. Jean Carney

Member

Term: 9/24-9/26

Administrative Law Judge at New York State Department of Health

  

Hon. Ziedah Diata

Member

Term: 9/24-9/26

A former Chief Administrative Law Judge and high-level state government advisor, she now guides individuals and organizations through the science and practice of nervous system regulation, with a focus on those working in high-stress, service-oriented, and justice-centered roles.

Hon. Richard Zeitler

Member

Term: 9/24-9/26

Special Education Hearing Officer at the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings. He is also on the faculty of the New York City Administrative Judicial Institute.

Past Presidents

Hon. James F. Horan 2022-2024
Hon. Neil Tolciss 2020-2022
Hon. Raymond Kramer 2018-2020
Hon. Edward R. Mevec 2016-2018
Hon. Eric Zaidins 2014-2016
Hon. Ruth B. Kraft 2012-2014
Hon. James T. McClymonds 2010-2012
Hon. James T. McClymonds1As President-Elect, Judge McClymonds completed Judge Zylberberg’s term as Acting President when Judge Zylberberg became unable to serve. 2009-2010
Hon. Marc P. Zylberberg 2008-2009
Hon. John G. Farrell2At Judge Zylberberg’s request, the Executive Committee designated Judge Farrell as Immediate Past President for the period from 2008 through 2012. 2006-2008
Hon. Anne W. Murphy 2005-2006
Hon. Michael Danziger 2004-2005
Hon. Catherine Bennett 2003-2004
Hon. Marc P. Zylberberg 2002-2003
Hon. James F. Horan 2001-2002
Hon. Peter S. Loomis 2000-2001
Hon. Tyrone T. Butler 1999-2000
Hon. Abigail S. Bernhardt and Hon. Theodore Vassilakis3Served as Co-Presidents. 1998-1999
Hon. Theodore Vassilakis and Hon. Douglas Gerber4Served as Co-Presidents. 1997-1998
The records for this year are unavailable 1996-1997
Hon. Abigail S. Bernhardt and Hon. Theodore Vassilakis5Served as Co-Presidents. 1994-1995
Hon. Norman Romanick 1992-1993
The records for these years are unavailable 1986-1991
Hon. Margaret Giovanniello 1984-1985
The records for these years are unavailable 1981-1983
Hon. David J. Agatstein 1980-1981
The records for these years are unavailable 1976-1979
  • 1
    As President-Elect, Judge McClymonds completed Judge Zylberberg’s term as Acting President when Judge Zylberberg became unable to serve.
  • 2
    At Judge Zylberberg’s request, the Executive Committee designated Judge Farrell as Immediate Past President for the period from 2008 through 2012.
  • 3
    Served as Co-Presidents.
  • 4
    Served as Co-Presidents.
  • 5
    Served as Co-Presidents.