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5th Annual Questioning Forensics Conference

The conference, which brought together attorneys, investigators, and scientists from across the country, tackled issues critical to our clients, including genetic privacy, challenging DNA testing in court, and understanding how new discovery laws impact our forensic practice. 
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Certificate of Relief Workshop

Have you ever been denied a job, a license, or housing because of your criminal record? “Certificates of Relief from Disabilities” and “Certificates of Good Conduct” are legal documents that can help protect you from discrimination because of your conviction record.
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Training: The Criminal Justice Reforms of 2019

Thanks to all who attended our training session on criminal justice reforms of 2019.
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2019 TCS New York City Marathon

The Legal Aid Society was proud to take part in the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon.
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Another Chance: Resolve Summonses, Seal Convictions

The Legal Aid Society took part in a day of legal assistance for a Bronx Community.
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Brown Institute Annual Magic Grant Showcase: Decoding Differences in DNA Forensic Software

The Legal Aid Society DNA Unit was proud to be part of the 2019 Media Innovation Showcase.
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The Legal Aid Society Celebrates Champions of Immigrant Youth

LAS and community partners came together to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Immigration Court Juvenile Docket.
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Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs: Phone Bank

The Legal Aid Society urges immigrant New Yorkers and others throughout the country in need of vital public assistance to continue using programs that they qualify for.
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Panel: Pride and Justice

On October 3rd, The Legal Aid Society was proud to co-sponsor a panel discussion hosted by The Center. The conversation aimed to dissect the barriers to justice and economic opportunity for LGBTQ people of color within an inherently flawed criminal justice system.
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The 42nd Annual Servant of Justice Awards

Awards were presented to Jeffrey L. Kessler, Executive Co-Chairman of Winston & Strawn LLP, and Michele A. Roberts, Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association, for their lasting impact on our city’s legal community.
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