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Natalie Jean-Baptiste Honored with Henry J. Sommer Scholarship

Jean-Baptiste is being recognized for her tireless work on behalf of clients in the areas of credit repair, debt collection defense, bankruptcy, and consumer protection.

100+ NYS Law Professors Reject Governor’s Ill-Conceived Bail Proposal

Professors from law schools across New York State warn that Hochul's proposed changes will only lead to more pretrial caging of Black and Latinx New Yorkers.

Bronx Family of 10 Was Homeless, Now They Face Eviction

The Legal Aid Society and housing advocates statewide are pushing for "Good Cause" eviction protections to help keep families in their homes.

LAS in the News 03.24.23

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 Reversal for Wrongfully Convicted Client Michael Robinson

The ruling, based on new DNA evidence, orders a new trial for Mr. Robinson, who spent 26 years in prison.

Twyla Carter Named to Law Power 100 List

The Legal Aid Society's Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer has been honored in the latest power ranking from City & State.

Defenders, Civil Legal Providers Rally to Demand Increased Funding

Without additional funding from the City low-income New Yorkers will not have access to the high-quality legal representation they deserve.

LAS in the News 03.17.23

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.

Data: NYPD Commissioner Sewell Flouted CCRB Discipline Recommendations

Sewell disregarded recommendations from the Civilian Complaint Review Board over 400 times in 2022, a number much higher than the NYPD previously reported.

LAS Attorneys: Child Welfare Agencies, Courts Must Curtail Family Separation

New data shows that during the COVID-19 pandemic family separations were down significantly and children remained safe across a range of metrics.