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Op-Ed: Crippling Student Loan Debt Threatens Public Service Lawyers

Legal Aid is calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to fully fund loan forgiveness for attorneys serving the public interest this session.

5 Things to Know: Social Workers

March is Social Work Month and The Legal Aid Society is proud to celebrate the dedication, expertise, and compassion of our social work staff.

LAS Leaders Honored as Top Legal Minds in New York State

Twyla Carter and Judith Goldiner have been named to City & State's 2025 Law Power 100 list.

LAS in the News 02.28.25

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.

LAS in the News 02.21.25

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.

Twyla Carter Honored as One of New York’s Most Influential Black Leaders

Legal Aid's Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer has been honored as part of PoliticsNY & amNY Metro Black Power Players list.

NYPD Misconduct Lawsuits Cost Taxpayers Over $205 Million in 2024

The staggering sum underscores the need to keep New York's common sense discovery laws in place.

LAS in the News 02.14.25

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.

LAS Secures Ruling to Increase Transparency on NYPD Surveillance Spending

The ruling requires the NYPD to disclose all previously withheld records related to the purchase of invasive electronic surveillance technologies.

New Voices Join Call for Rikers Receivership

Former City Officials and the City Bar Association have filed petitions in support of Legal Aid's demand for independent leadership of City jails.