It’s not too late to register! Stop by the Harlem NY Public Library tomorrow at 3:00pm for an information session and walk-in clinic about how to get NYC apartment repairs . The program will be held at 9 West 124th Street. Register now: loom.ly/ZMf80jI

Join the City Bar Justice Center and the Harlem NY Public Library for a FREE walk-in clinic with 30-minute consultations for tenants' legal issues. People will be helped on a first come-first-served basis. Register here: loom.ly/ZMf80jI

A last-minute sweep of funds to be diverted to a particular cause or causes outside the grant-making purview and integrity of the IOLA governance structure should raise alarm bells for the legal profession and policymakers alike. bit.ly/446XvkZ #StopTheSweep #IOLA

In case you missed it! Thanks to our generous partners, our 2024 gala raised nearly $1.2 million to fuel the Justice Center’s asylum advocacy and other civil legal services that benefit more than 25,000 New Yorkers each year. Read more here: loom.ly/dMlB67A

Our Legal Clinic for the Homeless, with NYC’s 1st Plant-Based Community Fridge and Metro Baptist Church, connected “new New Yorkers” and others in need of basic resources including food, legal services, and housing assistance. Watch to learn more: loom.ly/uALFaxU

this latest attempt to undermine the integrity of the IOLA Fund cannot stand. #StopIOLAsweep
New York Legal Services Coalition Governor Kathy Hochul Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado Sen. Stewart-Cousins Rob Ortt Charles D. Lavine Carl E. Heastie Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes Will Barclay Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal Senator Liz Krueger Helene Weinstein

#BREAKING : Read the Interest on Lawyer Account Fund of the State of New York's statement on renewed #NYS Budget 'Sweep' of IOLA Funds, via New York Legal Services Coalition: iola.org/all-documents/…

#StopIOLASweep #NYC #NewYork

IOLA Exec: Hochul Set to Divert $55M From Fund, in Latest Twist in Legal Services Row dlvr.it/T5f5NY

BREAKING: Read the Interest on Lawyer Account Fund of the State of New York's statement on renewed NYS Budget 'Sweep' of IOLA Funds. iola.org/all-documents/…

Don't miss it! Join the City Bar Justice Center and the Harlem NY Public Library for #tenantrights information and how to get your landlord to make apartment repairs. Come by on Wednesday, 4/24 from 3pm-5pm at 9 West 124th Street: loom.ly/ZMf80jI

See our impact! Discover how Freshfields pro bono volunteers supported their client in securing a path to residency in NYC: loom.ly/_Qh_Hd8

Continue fostering awareness, understanding, and advocacy in support of the #LGBTQ + community by staying engaged and educated! Start with the Justice Center’s #LGBTQ + inclusivity guide and please support in sharing 🌈: loom.ly/Z_iq5A4

New! Watch the Justice Center’s Consumer Bankruptcy Project’s brief, educational video on federal student loan management to learn different repayment methods: loom.ly/VQnvm-g
Please help spread the word and share this FREE empowerment tool!
#studentloans #debtfree

Bar Associations are obliged to protect the rights and interests of lawyers. We support the work of NY-based lawyers practitioners in upholding the rule of law. We support Dennis Kwok, and we wholeheartedly condemn the government of Hong Kong’s actions. bityl.co/KKfc

Looking for a new read️‍📚? Dive into these captivating books that explore the diverse experiences of the LGBTQ+ community. For more recommendations, read our inclusivity guide: loom.ly/Z_iq5A4 🌈 #LGBTQ +books #pride

Do you believe you have experienced discrimination at work? Read this resource to learn about the most common employment discrimination protection law, Title VII, the process of bringing a claim to federal court, and types of relief available: loom.ly/hnfQjig

New! Watch the following video by our Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project that provides #smallbusiness owners with guidance on keeping personal assets safe and maintaining important corporate formalities. loom.ly/PKyY46I

We are excited to welcome Lily Gottleib in her new role as Advancement Associate for the City Bar Fund. Recently graduating from @barnardcollege with a focus in history and political science, Lily is passionate about human rights and environmental justice.

Welcome Natalie Rutherford, the Justice Center’s Homeowner Stability Project coordinator. Natalie is a graduate of Pace University's Peace and Justice, and Critical Race Studies programs, passionate about addressing the legal needs of New Yorkers facing socioeconomic challenges.

We are proud to introduce our newest Fragomen Fellow, Andrea Barrientos! Working closely with City Bar Justice Center, she will focus on increasing access to #ProBono counsel for immigrants in #NewYork . Read more: bit.ly/3KaUEyI #ImmigrationLaw