Guild of Catholic Lawyers' Mission
The Guild, established in 1928, is an organization of Catholic lawyers desirous of promoting the
spiritual and professional welfare of its members. Its interests lie in the natural law; in the intellectual
advancement of professional skills; in upholding the highest standards and best traditions of the
legal profession; and, in protecting and safeguarding civil, political and religious rights through appropriate
legal measures. The Guild annually sponsors the Red Mass invoking Divine guidance and blessings upon
courts of law, judges and lawyers entrusted with the administration of justice and presents its
Charles Carroll Award to a lawyer who has earned distinction in our profession.
Leadership
Robert E. Crotty, Esq., President
John J. O'Connell, Esq., Executive Director
Neil Merkl, Esq., Leadership Committee
Luke Connelly, Esq., Leadership Committee
Monica McDaniel, Esq., Leadership Committee
Rev. George W. Rutler, S.T.D., Spiritual Director
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Robert E. Crotty, Esq.
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
101 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10178
Email:
rcrotty@kelleydrye.com
The Guild, established in 1928, is an organization of Catholic lawyers desirous of promoting the
spiritual and professional welfare of its members. Its interests lie in the natural law; in the intellectual
advancement of professional skills; in upholding the highest standards and best traditions of the
legal profession; and, in protecting and safeguarding civil, political and religious rights through appropriate
legal measures. The Guild annually sponsors the Red Mass invoking Divine guidance and blessings upon
courts of law, judges and lawyers entrusted with the administration of justice and presents its
Charles Carroll Award to a lawyer who has earned distinction in our profession.
Leadership
Robert E. Crotty, Esq., President
John J. O'Connell, Esq., Executive Director
Neil Merkl, Esq., Leadership Committee
Luke Connelly, Esq., Leadership Committee
Monica McDaniel, Esq., Leadership Committee
Rev. George W. Rutler, S.T.D., Spiritual Director
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Robert E. Crotty, Esq.
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
101 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10178
Email:
rcrotty@kelleydrye.com
