Their support enables women living in poverty in New York City to transform their lives – security, economic security and hope for the future. For every $1 donation, nearly $8 in legal services are provided free of charge to Her Justice clients. Our network of referral partners of funders and attribution boards ensures that we can reach the widest possible reach. Through these partnerships, we aim to support their fellows, fellows, members and laureates with free legal assistance. Join this webinar to learn more about: types of legal services to address sexual harassment in housing; the appropriate procedure for identifying and transmitting the infringement; civil litigation on behalf of victims; and opportunities for collaboration between the federal government and those providing direct legal services to victims. The NLADA Federal Grants Center offers an organized and up-to-date list of funding opportunities available from federal agencies. It is regularly updated with new calls for grants for which civil legal aid and/or public defence service providers may be solicited. Join this webinar to learn more about: the types of legal services survivors of human trafficking need; How can we determine when civil or criminal clients may be victims of human trafficking? effective models of collaboration with law enforcement while maintaining a victim-centred approach; and the possibility of working with the Civil Rights Division to combat human trafficking. Its justice offers legal resources, legal training, reports and more. You can also find our annual reports and your justice in the news. TrustLaw has a regional and global reach. Our network includes large international law firms as well as smaller national law firms, in-house legal teams and individual lawyers. All members are qualified in their respective jurisdictions and meet the requirements of the local bar association.

Whether you are an individual, a volunteer lawyer, a law firm or a company, see here how you can get involved in our important and rewarding work. Each year, Her Justice celebrates the New York legal community`s commitment to volunteerism at its annual Commitment to Justice Awards. Discover the winners here! Removing legal barriers and influencing policy change Sign up today to receive the latest news from the front lines of our fight for equal justice. In this op-ed, published in City Limits, its Attorney General, Rachel Braunstein, highlights the importance of New York`s child support system, including how more efficient processes and better access could combat child poverty. The Legal Aid Society is based on a simple but strong belief: no New Yorker should be denied the right to equal justice. Chicago is not a place for ICE Justice Academy. Beyond Legal Aid and our partners demand answers. We have trained more than 350 lawyers in the emerging areas of social entrepreneurship, ESG and social finance, enabling them to better serve social innovators and impact investors by tackling some of the most important challenges of our time. By bringing together academics, policymakers, journalists and the private sector, we have also created groundbreaking tools and resources that have catalyzed progress for vulnerable communities around the world. Marjer, a client of Her Justice, worked with attorney Naomi Young to overcome financial and physical abuse and take control of her own safety. The 2022 National Advocates Training (ADT) will offer a four-day intensive virtual learning experience.

ADT is specifically designed for attorneys who represent indigent defendants in criminal and delinquency appeals in state and federal courts. Today, we are pleased to announce two new members of NLADA`s leadership team. Radhika Singh was recently promoted to Vice President of Civil Legal Services and Strategic Policy Initiatives, after serving as Chief of Civil Legal Services at NLADA. Alison Bloomquist will join NLADA on November 29 as Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Innovation. This webinar is part of a 5-part series and demonstrates successful partnerships with the Defender/Civil program supported by federal funding. At the Legal Aid Society, working with our communities advances the work we do in every New York courtroom and informs our efforts to implement political and legal reform that benefits all New Yorkers. Our clients – women living in poverty, many foreign-born, raising and caring for children – are among the most vulnerable at the best of times, and this is not the best time. The Her Justice team works hard to ensure our clients continue to receive the help they need.

Thank you for continuing to support your justice and the women we serve. Our data shows that lawyers gave 3.9 million hours of their free time to support charities, nonprofits, social enterprises and individuals. On average, lawyers committed one week (26.3 hours) per bono. The 2020 Index collected data from more than 215 law firms representing lawyers in 91 jurisdictions. Bringing advocates and activists together to strengthen communities. Amy Barasch, Her Justice Executive Director, speaks with Litera`s Ari Kaplan about the power of pro bono, how Her Justice continues to work with pro bono lawyers during the pandemic, and our latest policy report. September 14, 2021 (Washington, DC) – The Board of Directors of Na1onal Legal Aid & Defender Associa1on (NLADA) is pleased to announce that April Frazier Camara, Esq., will become President and CEO of NLADA on November 1, 2021. Our NGOs and social entrepreneurs range from large international organizations to small local charities and social enterprises. Our members work on a wide range of issues, including women`s rights; trafficking in human beings and slavery; refugee rights and forced migration; LGBT rights; freedom of expression; and environmental and land rights.

The annual Associates Campaign is one of the Legal Services` largest fundraisers. This initiative accounts for nearly one-third of all individual contributions in support of our work each year. Our generous donors have proven their commitment to justice for all New Yorkers! Thank you very much. Every day, Legal Services changes the lives of its clients with the help of its generous donors. Join. By highlighting successful pro bono programs and providing benchmarks on pro bono participation and related trends in various jurisdictions, the index is an important tool for disseminating pro bono practice. We ensure justice in every district and work tirelessly to make our city a better place. Traditionally, prosecutors and defense lawyers are adversaries in the courtroom. In order to achieve the SJC`s goals of sustainable system-wide change, cooperation with all system actors is essential.