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
Volunteer Wins Legal Permanent Residency for Two Boys
James came to the United States from Nigeria to provide a better life for his family. In 2002, a few…
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…