Legal Aid Society

Day in the Life Stories

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Serving Children Holistically in the Juvenile Rights Practice

Maria Kaidas, a social worker, and Sirica McIntosh, an attorney, work in tandem for the best possible outcomes for their young clients.
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Supporting Small Businesses in the Community Development Project

Rolando Gonzalez and his team give clients tools to improve their standard of living and support their families.
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Advocating for Vulnerable Youth in the Immigration Law Unit

Liz Rieser-Murphy is unwavering in her dedication to representing young people coming to the United States in search of a better life.
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Investigating All Sides of the Case in the Criminal Defense Practice

Daequan Shane's work ensures that Legal Aid attorneys have the tools and critical context they need to give clients the best defense possible.
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Donor Profile: Access to Justice is the Duty of All New Yorkers

When asked why she supports The Legal Aid Society, Marian Brancaccio’s answer was simple: it's her duty.
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Ensuring Access to Representation With Our Pro Bono Partners

Laura Samet Buchwald, a partner at Davis Polk, has deep ties to The Legal Aid Society. Her formative experience as an investigative intern with the Criminal Defense Practice helped to define the lawyer she is today.
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Serving New Yorkers in Need With Our Pro Bono Partners

Brad Ruskin of Proskauer Rose LLP is a pro bono partner who helps ensure disabled New Yorkers receive the services they needed to survive. 
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Keeping Vulnerable Clients Off Rikers in the Parole Revocation Defense Unit

Laura Eraso is fighting to keep her clients out of City jails, where a humanitarian crisis continues to unfold.
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Upholding Our Values on the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Team

Ciara Walton facilitates employee resources groups and trainings that highlight the differences in communication styles, cultural backgrounds, and identities.
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Holding the NYPD Responsible in the Cop Accountability Project

Jennvine Wong is making sure police officers who commit egregious acts against the communities we serve are held accountable.
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