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
Lawsuit settlement creates new NYCHA procedures
In 2012, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) implemented a policy of aggressively requiring tenants, most of them elderly…
Bill Lienhard Featured in Pro Bono Institute’s PBEye
Bill Lienhard, VOLS' Executive Director, was featured recently in the Pro Bono Institute's PBEye, as part of the Pro Bono Institute's…
Pro Bono Institute’s PBEye Features VOLS Executive Director
VOLS Executive Director Bill Lienhard was featured in Pro Bono Institute's PBEye series. Pro Bono Institute's PBEye Video: Why Do Pro Bono? Bill Lienhard, Volunteers…
July 22nd Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
Guests Enjoying the celebration at Galerie Lelong On a beautiful summer evening, Tuesday, July 22nd, over 50 guests, including pro…
NYT: “When Poverty Makes You Sick, a Lawyer Can Be the Cure” Illuminates Work of VOLS’ Hospital-Based Children’s Project
The New York Times article, "When Poverty Makes You Sick, a Lawyer Can Be the Cure," illuminates the kind of work done by…
NYT: “In Labor, In Chains” Highlights Issue of Shackling Pregnant Prisoners
Though shackling pregnant prisoners is illegal in many states, it still occurs frequently. New York Times Article: In Labor, in Chains:…
