Call 212-577-3300
For 150 years, The Legal Aid Society of New York has stood with immigrants, low-income families, workers, and everyday New Yorkers across all five boroughs as your partner in justice. From courtrooms to classrooms, sidewalks to city halls, Legal Aid has empowered communities with the tools, voice, and representation they deserve.
As we look to the next 150 years, we remain committed to reimagining what justice can look like-for everyone.
Reflections on 150 years of bringing justice to every borough.
Twyla Carter
Legal Aid’s impact over time.
Richard Buery
A vision for reimagining justice.
Janet Sabel
Legal Aid’s unwavering commitment to immigrant rights.
Lou Sartori
Pro Bono counsel expands the work of LAS with volunteers.
Scott Rosenberg
The ongoing fight against housing discrimination.
Dan Kolb
Transforming the model for serving clients.
Jeffery Kessler
Partnering to achieve systemic reform.
For 150 years, our growth has mirrored the city’s, adapting to meet the needs of low-income New Yorkers.
421
390
234
345
321
466
518
140
514
336
160
435
105
417
587
95
350
59
519
142
412
468
287
422
330
372
45
457
475
500
459
381
323
266
426
Syola, Staff, 7 Months
Pedro, Staff, 30 Years
Dafna, Staff, 2 Years
Jennifer, Staff 9 Years
Georgia, Staff 1 Year
Marlanlyn, Age 8
Liam, Age 10
Alexa, Age 4
Alfonso, Staff 7, Years
Chenette, Staff, 29 Years
Connie, Staff 32 Years
Derrick, Client
Emanuel, Staff, 4 Years
Jack, Staff, 2 Years
Jackie, Staff 4 Years
Lissette, Staff, 12 Years
Minh, Staff, 6 Months
Princess, Staff, 4 Years
Rowan, Staff, 1 Year
Patricia M. Hynes, Chair of The Legal Aid Society Board of Directors, 2004-2006.
Supporters of The Legal Aid Society’s 150th anniversary campaign.
Every day, The Legal Aid Society fights to ensure that every New Yorker-no matter their income-has access to justice. From protecting tenants from wrongful evictions to defending the rights of immigrants, we stand with those who need it most.
But we can’t do it alone.
Your donation provides life-changing legal services to individuals and families who would otherwise face the justice system alone. With your support, we can continue to advocate, defend, and empower.
Donate today and help make equal justice a reality for all.