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The Legal Aid Society
Law Practice
New York, NY 45,229 followers
We deliver justice in every borough, working tirelessly to make our city a better place.
About us
The Legal Aid Society is the nation's oldest and largest provider of legal services to the indigent. Founded in 1876, the Society provides a full range of civil legal services as well as criminal defense work, and juvenile rights representation in Family Court. Our core service is to provide free legal assistance to New Yorkers who live at or below the poverty level and cannot afford to hire a lawyer when confronted with a legal problem.
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https://www.legalaidnyc.org
External link for The Legal Aid Society
- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1876
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Primary
199 Water Street
New York, NY 10038, US
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Employees at The Legal Aid Society
Updates
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Our democracy is only as strong as our commitment to ensuring full participation. That is why we are working as part of the NYC Jails Coalition to call for poll sites in NYC jails. “We are systematically disenfranchising Black and Latinx people, [and we need to change that],” Rigodis Appling, attorney, Special Litigation Unit, Legal Aid. More: https://lnkd.in/ejFs_axp
As Presidential Election Nears, Advocates Renew Call for Poll Sites in NYC Jails
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What are some of Legal Aid's top issues? CEO & Attorney-in-Chief Twyla Carter discusses on Inside City Hall with Errol Louis. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/evq-FgNX
Watch: Twyla Carter on the Future of Rikers, NYPD Protest Policy
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New York's new housing rules are confusing. Are you protected from steep rent hikes or not? Legal Aid is here to help. Check out our new 'Good Cause' guide to find out how you're impacted: https://lnkd.in/gS7tbyBv
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VICTORY! Legal Aid secured a landmark ruling to protect against excessive ICE detention. 🎉 “Today’s appellate ruling sends a clear message that ICE cannot detain individuals for months on end without due process," Julie Dona, Supervising Attorney, LAS Immigration Law Unit. ⚖️ More: https://lnkd.in/eq9qNJ47
LAS Secures Landmark Ruling to Protect Against Excessive ICE Detention
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The New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) was created in the 1960s to determine rent adjustments in part to protect tenants from "severe hardship" and "the uprooting of long-term tenants from their communities." Sadly, the RGB has since become a rubber stamp for rent increases. In this Daily News op-ed, LAS Chief Attorney of the Civil Practice Adriene Holder makes the case for why the RGB must keep rents down and why the City must finally implement CityFHEPS reforms to help keep 3,000,000 New Yorkers in their homes amid a historic housing crisis. This piece was co-authored by Community Service Society of New York President and Chief Executive Officer David R. Jones. https://lnkd.in/eibimHCi
Op-Ed: Rent Guidelines Board Must Be Reformed, Keep Rents Down
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We're deeply thankful to everyone for making the 47th Annual Servant of Justice Awards a success. Each year, the event honors individuals who embody Legal Aid's mission and champion justice. Our sincerest thanks go out to all who joined us, our honorees, co-chairs, and law firm and corporate sponsors. Below are some glimpses of the unforgettable night dedicated to those effecting positive change in the world. Together, we will continue to strengthen communities. #achievement #gathering #appreciation
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·The Legal Aid Society would like to express our appreciation to the Pillar Level Sponsors for supporting the 47th Annual Servant of Justice Awards. We extend our thanks to: A&O Shearman Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Cooley LLP Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP White & Case LLP Visit https://lnkd.in/eYWDGy8R for more information.
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At this year's Servant of Justice Awards, we are honored to recognize DeMaurice Smith, Former Executive Director of the NFL Players Association. Join us in celebrating De’s commitment to justice in every borough. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYWDGy8R
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