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
VOLS Holds Info Session of Obama Deferred Action Policy
On July 10, 2012, Liz Markuci, the Director of VOLS' Dream Not Deferred Project, met with 40 very hopeful students…
Law Firms Exceed One Million Hours of Pro Bono Service
The firms that take the Volunteers of Legal Service Pro Bono Pledge exceeded 1 million hours of pro bono service…
Paul Weiss Obtains Victory for Pro Bono Client in VOLS Unemployment Insurance Case
On October 19, Paul, Weiss obtained a victory in an unemployment insurance case with its pro bono partner Volunteers of…
Simpson Thacher Attorneys Win Permanent Residency for Mother
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett associates Shannon Torres and Dan Shin recently assisted the mother of two Bushwick High School students…
Sharon Katz Named New Pro Bono Special Counsel at Davis Polk
Sharon Katz provides pro bono legal services to incarcerated mothers on family law matters through the VOLS Incarcerated Mothers Law…
Law Student Wins Inspire! Award
Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS) congratulates Charity Brady on receiving the 2012 Inspire! Award given each year by the Center…
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