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Adriene Holder Honored by National Judicial College

Holder, Chief Attorney of The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice, was a recipient of the Making the World a More Just Place award.

Tina Luongo: Public Defenders Are Facing a Funding Crisis

Luongo, Chief Attorney of Legal Aid's Criminal Defense Practice, discussed the challenges of underfunding and high attrition with the New York Law Journal.

Twyla Carter Named to Nonprofit Power 100 List

Legal Aid's Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer is being honored as part of City and State's annual ranking.

LAS: Albany Must Bolster Loan Forgiveness for Public Interest Attorneys

As a national pause on loan payments ends, and New York City's affordability crisis worsens, Legal Aid is demanding action from lawmakers.

LAS in the News 09.29.23

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.

LAS: NYPD’s Worst Officers Cost Taxpayers Millions

The Legal Aid Society has released a list of active NYPD members responsible for the highest lawsuit payouts and most lawsuits alleging police misconduct.

LAS in the News 09.22.23

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.

LAS Hails Biden Action to Grant Work Permits for Venezuelan Immigrants

The President’s decision to grant Temporary Protected Status to Venezuelans will benefit both asylum seekers and the United States.

LAS in the News 09.15.23

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.

LAS Secures Clemency for Client Michael Martin

Mr. Martin, a lawful permanent citizen since 1990, no longer has to live in fear of being separated from his family and community.