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Janet Sabel Reflects on Positive Changes at LAS

As she steps down from her role as Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer, Sabel praised the organization as a leader in holistic representation.

Jason Wu Named to City & State’s Asian Power 100 List

Wu, Attorney-in-Charge of The Legal Aid Society's Harlem Community Law Office, is being honored for the second straight year.

LAS in the News 04.29.22

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: Independent Leadership Required to End Rikers Crisis

The Legal Aid Society is raising the possibility of placing the City's jails under the control of an independent federal receiver.

Advocates: New “Public Charge” Policy Must Avoid Worst of Trump Rule

The Biden Administration's introduction of a revised policy is welcomed by immigration advocates who see an opportunity to make positive changes to the rule.

LAS Details Post-Budget Legislative Priorities

The Legal Aid Society is calling on lawmakers in Albany to pass a comprehensive set of bills that will improve the lives of clients and all New Yorkers.

LAS in the News 04.22.22

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.

Housing Advocates: “Good Cause” Eviction Law is Constitutional

The Legal Aid Society has contributed to an amicus brief in support of eviction protections that advocates hope to see expanded throughout New York State.

LAS Unable to Accept New Eviction Cases in Manhattan, Brooklyn

The Legal Aid Society reaffirmed its call to limit housing court cases to ensure that low-income tenants facing eviction have legal representation, as reported by the New York Daily News.

LAS in the News 04.15.22

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.