Client Centered. Community Focused. Pro Bono Powered.
VOLS partners with New York City’s community organizations, law firms and companies
to provide free civil legal services to New Yorkers with limited access to resources.
Our Services
VOLS’ free legal services support New Yorkers with limited access to resources as they face their civil legal challenges.
VOLS works with older adults, immigrant youth, individuals seeking public benefits, small business owners, and incarcerated mothers.
What's New At VOLS
You are the Champions of VOLS’ World
On Sunday, I saw the new movie, Bohemian Rhapsody, and the lyrics to the song “We are the Champions” has…
With Proximity Comes Respect: Meet Maggi Knox, Immigration Project Volunteer
Maggi Knox- Immigration Project Volunteer Photo Credit: Alan Winslow …
Transcending Discomfort: Meet Claire James, Esq., Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Claire James- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Claire James, a partner specializing in mergers and acquisitions at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, is deeply…
Signed with Hope: Meet Clara Mak, Esq, Troutman Sanders LLP
Clara Mak- Troutman Sanders LLP Clara Mak, Counsel at Troutman Sanders LLP, works in the Real Estate practice, but while working with…
Welcome Alyssa Villareal, Elderly Project Staff Attorney
Welcome, Alyssa Villareal We are pleased to announce that Alyssa Villareal has joined VOLS as our first ever Staff Attorney…
A Ripple Effect: Meet Tommy Lopez, Esq., Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Tommy Lopez- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Pro bono work is voluntary; it is compassion, and it…