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LAS in the News 03.24.23

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 Reversal for Wrongfully Convicted Client Michael Robinson

The ruling, based on new DNA evidence, orders a new trial for Mr. Robinson, who spent 26 years in prison.

Twyla Carter Named to Law Power 100 List

The Legal Aid Society's Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer has been honored in the latest power ranking from City & State.

Defenders, Civil Legal Providers Rally to Demand Increased Funding

Without additional funding from the City low-income New Yorkers will not have access to the high-quality legal representation they deserve.

LAS in the News 03.17.23

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.

Data: NYPD Commissioner Sewell Flouted CCRB Discipline Recommendations

Sewell disregarded recommendations from the Civilian Complaint Review Board over 400 times in 2022, a number much higher than the NYPD previously reported.

LAS Attorneys: Child Welfare Agencies, Courts Must Curtail Family Separation

New data shows that during the COVID-19 pandemic family separations were down significantly and children remained safe across a range of metrics.

Darrel Stone Faces Eviction Despite Being a Model Tenant for 15 Years

The Legal Aid Society is calling on State lawmakers to enact "Good Cause" legislation to protect tenants like Mr. Stone.

LAS in the News 03.10.23

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.

Listen: Attorneys for Children Seek Pay Parity

The Legal Aid Society's Dawne Mitchell joined The Capitol Pressroom to discuss the critical need for fair compensation for lawyers representing children in family court.