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
WHCR Features VOLS Executive Director and Small Business Legal Academy
VOLS' Executive Director Bill Lienhard was featured on WHCR, the "Voice of Harlem," to discuss the Small Business Legal Academy.…
WilmerHale Volunteers Help Pro Bono Clients Become New Parents in Adoption Case
WilmerHale associates Joseph Yu and Cyndy Chueh provided crucial pro bono assistance in an adoption matter referred by the Bronx…
Bronx Lab Students Learn About the Environment During Visit to WilmerHale’s New York Office
Volunteers Of Legal Service School-based Children's Project partner WilmerHale is matched with Bronx Lab, a high school in the Bronx.…
Radio Ad Campaign to Use Ramones Hit ‘Rockaway Beach’ to Lure Visitors Back to the Shorefront Devastated by Hurricane Sandy
Through VOLS' Microenterprise Project, Queens Economic Development Corporation got pro bono legal assistance from Katten Muchin Rosenman to secure the…
VOLS and Cleary Gottlieb Team Up with NYC Business Solutions to Provide Free Legal Clinic for Small Businesses Affected by Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy devastated many areas of New York City and the tri-state Region. Despite the fact that a number of…
VOLS and Cleary Gottlieb Team Up with NYC Business Solutions to Provide Free Legal Clinic for Small Businesses Affected by Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy devastated many areas of New York City and the tri-state Region. Despite the fact that a number of…
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