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Standing Up for Vulnerable Communities in the Immigration Law Unit

Attorney-in-Charge Hasan Shafiqullah has guided our organization through a challenging four years of new issues facing New York City’s immigrants.

Connecting Clients to Essential Resources in the Housing Help Program

As a Paralegal Case Handler, Jodi Almengor spends a great deal of time working directly with our clients in at-risk neighborhoods to avoid the harmful consequences of displacement from their homes.

Advocating for Students in the Education Law Project

Securing the right educational services for a special needs child can be daunting. Fortunately, Keri Mabry helps get New York City’s children on the right track.

Utilizing Our Expertise in the Criminal Defense Practice

Alaina Dartt is defending New Yorkers in need. She serves as a public defender for clients in a wide array of cases.

Defending Tenant Rights in the Housing Practice

As a staff attorney in our Housing Practice, Aissatou Barry defends tenants in housing court, working with them to prevent evictions, secure benefits, and connect them with the services they need.

Bringing Justice to the Innocent in the Wrongful Conviction Unit

Thomas McCall has seen the problematic side of suspect identification and conviction for years, starting with his career as a detective investigator for the NYPD.

Securing the Benefits Clients Need to Thrive in the Disability Advocacy Project

Aisha King is advocating for New Yorkers with disabilities. As a Paralegal case handler she helps clients navigate the social security system.

Standing Up for Children in the Juvenile Rights Practice

Shashwat Dave is serving his community. He gives a voice to children in need, defending their rights in the courtroom.

Lifting the Voices of Underserved Communities in the Criminal Defense Practice

As a supervising attorney in our Queens Criminal Defense Practice, Juliette-Noor Haji is empowering our staff as they fight for our clients.

Serving New York’s Most Vulnerable in the Juvenile Rights Practice

HyeJi Kim is building a better future for young New Yorkers. As a Staff Attorney in our Juvenile Rights Practice, she is an advocate for children in Brooklyn Family Court.