We are proud to announce Sirrah Harris as our first-ever director of outreach and access to justice! Learn more about Sirrah’s impactful seven-year tenure at NYLAG and how her new role will advance our mission.
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After an extensive search, NYLAG has named Amira Samuel as director of Pro Bono & Volunteers.
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NYLAG’s Domna Antoniadis awarded as one of City & State’s “40 Under 40 Rising Stars”.
Our LegalHealth unit co-hosted the first-ever virtual medical-legal partnership summit that tackled issues of burn-out, practicing as a generalist, working remotely, among others.
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NYLAG’s Norma Tinubu reports to WBUR that severely ill undocumented clients, in desperate need of medical deferrals, are facing unprecedented denials and possible deportations.
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NYLAG launches a legal resources hotline to help New York City residents impacted by COVID-19 (coronavirus) receive answers to their legal questions.
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NYLAG co-drafts new executive order, issued by Gov. Cuomo, for healthcare workers and anyone exposed to COVID-19.
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There is an increasing awareness and recognition of the importance of addressing social and systematic factors in improving population health and access to care.
NYLAG attorneys Ryan Foley and Meghan Brooks demand the Veteran Affairs act quickly to help veterans protect their benefits and health in this op-ed in Task & Purpose.
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