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For 150 years, The Legal Aid Society of New York has stood with immigrants, low-income families, workers, and everyday New Yorkers across all five boroughs as your partner in justice. From courtrooms to classrooms, sidewalks to city halls, Legal Aid has empowered communities with the tools, voice, and representation they deserve.
As we look to the next 150 years, we remain committed to reimagining what justice can look like-for everyone.
Reflections on 150 years of bringing justice to every borough.
Twyla Carter
Legal Aid’s impact over time.
Richard Buery
A vision for reimagining justice.
Janet Sabel
Legal Aid’s unwavering commitment to immigrant rights.
Lou Sartori
Pro Bono counsel expands the work of LAS with volunteers.
Scott Rosenberg
The ongoing fight against housing discrimination.
Dan Kolb
Transforming the model for serving clients.
Jeffery Kessler
Partnering to achieve systemic reform.
For 150 years, our growth has mirrored the city’s, adapting to meet the needs of low-income New Yorkers.
Patricia M. Hynes
Chair of The Legal Aid Society Board of Directors, 2004-2006.
For 150 years, The Legal Aid Society has provided crucial legal services to the most vulnerable New Yorkers. In doing so, it has been part of the fabric of New York City and a safety net to those in need. It is deserving of the legal community’s most enthusiastic support.
Alyssa
Mother of Juvenile Rights Project Client
With Legal Aid’s guidance and expertise, we got the Administration for Children’s Services to return almost $22,000 in social security benefits for my daughter’s care and future.
Margot
Asylum Client
The help my lawyer gave me felt like the love my country did not give me.
Supporters of The Legal Aid Society’s 150th anniversary campaign.
Every day, The Legal Aid Society fights to ensure that every New Yorker-no matter their income-has access to justice. From protecting tenants from wrongful evictions to defending the rights of immigrants, we stand with those who need it most.
But we can’t do it alone.
Your donation provides life-changing legal services to individuals and families who would otherwise face the justice system alone. With your support, we can continue to advocate, defend, and empower.
Donate today and help make equal justice a reality for all.