What We Do
Every day, the VOLS team and network of partners stand by New Yorkers as they face their civil legal challenges. Through our programs, VOLS helps to secure government benefits, resolve immigration issues, start small businesses, plan for end-of-life, and much more.
What's New At VOLS
Our Community, Updates & Announcements: July Newsletter
Earlier this month, the VOLS team came together for a discussion on the recent decisions issued by the Supreme Court of the United States...
Volunteers of Legal Service Elects Antony L. Ryan as Chair, Board of Directors
July 25, 2023, New York, NY - Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS) is pleased to announce that Antony L. Ryan, Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, has been elected as Chair, Board of Directors.
New Projects and Events: June Newsletter
New Projects and Events June has been a busy and exciting month at VOLS as we launched our new Benefits Law…
VOLS Submits Testimony to the NYC Council Committee on Finance on the Need to Maintain Funding to the DVS & Programs for Veterans
On Wednesday, May 24, VOLS Legal Director and Senior Law Project Director Peter Kempner gave testimony at New York City…
Volunteers of Legal Service Launches Benefits Law Project
June 1, 2023, New York City - Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS) is proud to launch our new Benefits Law Project (BLP), providing culturally competent legal services to help low-income New Yorkers more equitably access the benefits to which they are entitled.
Pro Bono Leadership: May Newsletter
Pro Bono Leadership Last month, nearly 300 members of the VOLS community came together at the VOLS New York, Together 2023…
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