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LAS in the News 01.17.25

We have an intrinsic connection to the daily lives of New Yorkers. Here are a few of the places we made a difference, provided context or added valuable perspective this week.
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LAS: Governor Must Protect Due Process, Invest in Mental Health Solutions

The Governor Hochul's State of the State speech included disappointing proposals on discovery and involuntary commitment.
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Advocates Announce “Alliance to Protect Kalief’s Law”

The statewide coalition is dedicated to preserving New York’s common-sense and successful discovery laws.
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LAS in the News 01.10.25

We have an intrinsic connection to the daily lives of New Yorkers. Here are a few of the places we made a difference, provided context or added valuable perspective this week.
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Legal Providers Call on City Hall to Correct Fraught Contract, Payment Process

Longstanding payment issues continue to jeopardize New Yorkers’ access to representation in critical matters pertaining to housing, immigration, and more.
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Phil Desgranges Tapped to Lead Task Force for Low-Income New Yorkers

Desgranges, Attorney-in-Charge of Legal Aid Society's Criminal Law Reform Unit, will co-chair a new task force ensuring quality representation for low income people appearing in criminal and family courts.
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Twyla Carter: Movement Lawyering Requires Engaging Those Who Don’t Agree

Carter has written a "Wish I'd Known" column for the American Bar Association's Student Lawyer magazine.
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LAS Calls on Lawmakers to Pass Key Reforms to Protect Vulnerable New Yorkers

The Legal Aid Society is demanding protections for low-income women and children, immigrants, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, tenants, and workers.
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LAS in the News 01.03.25

We have an intrinsic connection to the daily lives of New Yorkers. Here are a few of the places we made a difference, provided context or added valuable perspective this week.
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LAS Honors Staff at 148th Annual Meeting

Staff members were recognized for their service and dedication to the organization and its clients.
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