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Leaders of The Legal Aid Society are some of the most respected in their fields, offering decades of experience and perspective gained from dedicating their careers to ensuring equal justice.
Twyla (she/her) serves as the Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer of The Legal Aid Society, becoming the first Black woman and first Asian American to lead the organization in its 145-year history.
Adriene (she/her) serves as Chief Attorney of the Civil Practice of The Legal Aid Society and has devoted her entire professional career to challenging poverty and racial injustice for the advancement of equity. Adriene is responsible for managing the provision of comprehensive civil legal services through a network of neighborhood offices and specialized city-wide units serving all five boroughs of New York City with over 500 staff working on more than 50,000 cases each year.
Tina (they/she) has served as the Chief Attorney of the Criminal Defense Practice at The Legal Aid Society since 2014 where they are responsible for the daily operation of all of the practice’s trial, appellate, post-conviction, law reform and parole defense work conducted on behalf of over 200,000 clients. They lead a citywide team of 12 senior managers who, in turn, manage the practice’s over 1100 staff.
From law intern to Chief Attorney, Dawne’s (she/her) career at The Legal Aid Society spans more than 20 years and it speaks volumes for her commitment to justice for New Yorkers and particularly for its most vulnerable community – New York City’s children.
As an integral leader at Legal Aid, Dawne’s comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the Juvenile Rights Practice, transformational management style, strategic business acumen, litigation expertise, creativity and perseverance, oversees the operations and delivery of services for more than 34,000 clients each year.
Scott (he/him) has served as the General Counsel of The Legal Aid Society since 2011. Mr. Rosenberg is responsible for overseeing all legal matters in which Legal Aid is the principal, including compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and not-for-profit governance and regulation. He plays a key role in the negotiation and enforcement of contracts; audits; real estate transactions and lease compliance as well as coordinates the involvement of outside counsel in legal matters where Legal Aid is a principal.
As Chief Operating Officer, Lauren (she/her) oversees essential administrative functions of the organization, including Finance, Strategic Operations, Human Resources, Facilities, and Information Technology.
Lisa (she/her) brings extensive expertise in facilities and administrative services management to her pivotal role at The Legal Aid Society. With a background as the Director of Facilities and Administrative Services for NYC Public Schools Lisa spearheaded strategic planning and execution of upgrades, renovations, and repairs across a vast network of 25 citywide locations.
As the Chief Human Resources Officer of The Legal Aid Society of NYC, Connie (she/her) leads a team of Human Resources professionals dedicated to retaining, recruiting, and supporting the people who deliver on the mission for justice in every borough.
Lou (he/him) serves as Chief Counsel of the Pro Bono Practice at The Legal Aid Society where he is responsible for the recruitment, administration and coordination of nearly 3,000 volunteers annually.
Surya (he/him) leads a team of mission-driven data and technology professionals at The Legal Aid Society. Across our Criminal, Civil, and Juvenile Justice practices, the role of data and technology is ever more critical to support our social workers, paralegals, attorneys, investigators, and, most importantly, to deliver better legal, social, and policy outcomes for the vulnerable New Yorkers we serve.
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