City Bar Justice Center

10/14/2026

At the City Bar Justice Center, we're ready to respond to New Yorkers' most urgent legal needs, whenever and wherever they arise.

Your support of our second annual 𝑭𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆 helps ensure we can continue meeting today’s challenges and tomorrow’s uncertainties.

Time is running out! ⏰🍂

Learn more here:
https://tinyurl.com/Fall-for-Justice-2026

10/13/2026

We are proud to present Howard Brown with a 2026 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award!

A seasoned employment lawyer and former solo practitioner, Howard brings extensive federal and state experience when assisting pro se litigants. Through his dedicated support at multiple stages, he empowers litigants to navigate their cases with confidence and actively advocate for themselves.

His expertise, commitment, and compassion make him an invaluable member of the team

10/09/2026

WATCH 📺: No one should lose their belongings while waiting for critical public assistance decisions. In a recent FOX 5 NY segment with Kelly Kennedy, Amelia Toledo, director of our Shelter Advocacy Project, explains how the proposed Shavon's Law would help safeguard New Yorkers experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

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A Brooklyn woman lost nearly everything she owned, including her stillborn son’s ashes, after a New York City administrative error led to her storage assistance being wrongly denied. The unit was auctioned her unit before she could challenge the decision. FOX 5’s Kelly Kennedy investigates how N...

10/08/2026

Thank you to our Pro Bono Leadership Council for helping to make 𝑭𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆 possible! 🍂

The Pro Bono Leadership Council consists of early to mid-career attorneys and other legal professionals who serve as ambassadors and champions of the City Bar Justice Center within their personal and professional networks.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with legal professionals, advocates, and supporters of access to justice initiatives.

More information on how to support and/or attend is available here:
https://tinyurl.com/Fall-for-Justice-2026

10/07/2026

It is our honor to present Erin Marie Meyer of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP with a 2026 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award!

A VA-accredited attorney, Erin's ability to access VA records and assist with case strategy, preparation, and representation has been invaluable to the firm's volunteers and pro bono clients.

Her tireless advocacy has resulted in life-changing outcomes for veterans.

10/05/2026

The City Bar Justice Center is honored to present Elizabeth A. Parvis of Paul Hastings LLP with a 2026 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award!

Elizabeth has gone above and beyond as pro bono deposition counsel for an incarcerated litigant, demonstrating exceptional dedication to her client and a steadfast commitment to achieving the best possible outcome.

Through her efforts to build a strong foundation for trial, she exemplifies the transformative impact of pro bono advocacy.

10/01/2026

Congratulations to Greenspoon Marder attorneys Tapan R. Oza and Amith Arcot on securing a significant pro bono victory for a Brooklyn client in a long-running property dispute.

Representing a homeowner who had lived in her family home for more than 40 years, the team successfully obtained a judgment confirming her ownership interest in the property, dismissing adverse claims, and securing important protections against future interference.

This outcome not only safeguarded the client's home but also provided meaningful relief following years of uncertainty.

Read more: https://ow.ly/Hr9p50ZTjm6

10/01/2026

We are proud to present Douglas Hirsch and Lily Cron of Sadis & Goldberg LLP with a 2026 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award!

Their dedicated advocacy in an ongoing dispute is helping their client pursue the restoration of full ownership of his generational family home.

We thank them for their outstanding commitment to this case.

09/28/2026

Everyone has a role to play in advancing access to justice.

Whether you're an individual supporter or a company seeking meaningful community engagement opportunities, we invite you to join us at the City Bar Justice Center's second annual 𝑭𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆! 🍂

Click the link to secure your spot: https://tinyurl.com/Fall-for-Justice-2026