News June 30, 2026 LAS Secures $300M Settlement to Expand Housing Voucher Access The settlement is a major victory for New Yorkers in shelters and those facing eviction and homelessness. Read More
News September 23, 2026 LAS Suit: Incarcerated New Yorkers’ Calls for Legal Help Must Be Private By subjecting helpline calls to surveillance, DOCCS prevents timely, honest communications between incarcerated people and their attorneys. Read More
News September 23, 2026 Listen: Mayor Mamdani’s ‘Broken Windows’ Promise Legal Aid's Amanda Jack joined The Brian Lehrer Show to discuss the lack of policing reform under Mayor Mamdani. Read More
News September 21, 2026 5 Questions: Sarah Simon, Emergency Response Team The Legal Aid Society, the largest law firm in New York City, is home to over 2,000 dedicated individuals. Each brings their unique perspective to the fight for justice in every borough. Read More
News September 18, 2026 Dawne Mitchell Honored by New York State Bar Association Mitchell received the Howard Levine Award in recognition of her work to improve the child welfare and juvenile justice system. Read More
News September 18, 2026 LAS Suit Takes on Trump’s Latest Unlawful Immigration Policy The administration is once again attempting to tie immigration status to the use of public benefits. Read More