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LawNY staff greatly enjoyed this year’s Partnership Conference, put on by the New York State Bar Association! Every year, we look forward to traveling to Albany to connect with peers from across New York State!

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September 25, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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More and more people are falling behind on their car loans or rent.

And that means more evictions, repossessions, and thus fewer workers available in our communities.

Enter #CivilLegalAid: by clearing eligible eviction records or answering debt claims, Wisconsinites can get back on their feet.
September 2, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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Congratulations to our very own Executive Director, Lori M. O’Brien, for being named on The Daily Record and the Rochester Business Journal’s Power 50 Law list!

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Lori O'Brien
Listen to this article Executive Director, Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. Years in current role: 3 What changes in the legal industry do you believe will have the […]
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July 18, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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Know any lawyers in Wis., in their 2nd to 4th years of practice, who currently represent\ underserved populations? Tell them to apply for a $3,200 Belle Case La Follette Award to help with law school debt, office expenses, or other financial needs!

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#CivilLegalAid
New Lawyers: Apply for $3,200 Belle Case La Follette Awards
New Wisconsin lawyers in their second to fourth years of practice may apply for $3,200 Belle Case La Follette Awards to help with law school debt, office expenses, or other financial needs.…
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July 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Community lawyering means to us actually being out in our communities! Where would you like to see LawNY next? 👀

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June 29, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Please join us at the Southeast Steuben County Library (300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Suit 101, Corning, NY) on July 9, 2026 from 5pm-7pm!

LawNY® will be onsite to provide information about Fair Housing, we hope to see you there!

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#civillegalaid
June 24, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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LawNY would like to recognize our 2026 Winter and Spring Interns and Pro Bono Scholars!

Thank you for your efforts and commitment to LawNY's mission of increasing access to justice through excellent legal representation, advocacy, and service!

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June 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Leslie Ramírez is our next Staff Spotlight! 🎉

Leslie became the Administrator of our Geneva Office last spring and since then has made processes move more smoothly, jumped in to learn all she can, and has the ultimate "can-do" attitude.

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June 4, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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Know your fair housing rights! It is illegal to be denied a housing opportunity because of your sex.

Read our post and follow along to learn more!

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May 29, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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A few of our Jamestown Office advocates at the 2026 Annual CHQAging Expo and Conference held at SUNY Fredonia last week!

Thank you so much for the great event, and for having us! Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services

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May 29, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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Civil legal aid was what worked! This is why we need state officials to understand civil legal aid is indispensable. Help people of limited means - share this story with your Wisconsin legislators here: civillegalaidforwi.org
#CivilLegalAid #AccessToJustice
Help Share True Stories of Civil Legal Aid
Everyone in Wisconsin deserves to be able to access justice. As you can see from the true stories on the Civil Legal Aid Alliance of Wisconsin website, sometimes the only way to access justice is thro...
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May 26, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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Our Consumer Law advocates have been hard at work creating yet another great resource for consumers, this time for those who may have been approached regarding co-signing on a loan and what to consider before doing so.

www.lawny.org/page/658/co-...

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May 18, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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Thank you to @senatorledwards.bsky.social and all of our partners in this work (including the many pro bono volunteers who helped at GBLS' 28 eviction sealing clinics over the past year!) for making a difference in our community! #LegalAidWorks #CivilLegalAid
May 7, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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Not every online deal is real — don’t let scammers trick you. If a purchase feels off, log off! Double-check sellers before spending.

Read more here: www.ftc.gov/news-events/...

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April 10, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Charlie is a hard-working Wisconsin parent who has a full-time job to support his two children.

What started as an act of kindness (letting someone borrow his car) led to a driver's license suspension. Charley felt lost. Enter #CivilLegalAid: https://www.civil-laaw.org/stories/charlies-story
April 7, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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Know your fair housing rights! Did you know that you have rights when it comes to housing access and a record of criminal system involvement?

Watch our video to find out more!

#FairHousingForAll
#FairHousing
#FreeHelp
#civillegalaid
#nonprofitorganization
March 30, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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Know your fair housing rights! Disparate impact refers to policies or practices that, while neutral on their face, disproportionately affect a protected group.

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March 29, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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Know your fair housing rights! To avoid a widespread allowance of discrimination in fair housing, the courts have created a burden-shifting framework that will allow complainants to prevail on indirect evidence of discrimination.

#FairHousing
#FreeHelp
#nonprofitorganization
#civillegalaid
March 27, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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WESTERN NEW YORKERS - Know your fair housing rights! What does discrimination look like in housing? Discrimination might not always be easily visible, so it's best to educate yourself and those around you on the signs!

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#civillegalaid
March 18, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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Know your fair housing rights! Did you know that it is illegal to be denied a housing opportunity because of your alienage or citizenship status.

Follow along for the next few months as we highlight different fair housing rights for New Yorkers!

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#civillegalaid
March 16, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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More info here: NY Legal Services Coalition (NYLSC) Statement
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#NYLSC #LSAA #NYSBUDGET #IOLA #CivilLegalAid
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February 20, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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Scammers often play on fear — don’t let them win. If a call feels off, log off! Always verify directly before acting.

#feelsofflogoff
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#civillegalaid
#FreeHelp
February 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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We are currently hiring for many roles throughout our organization! Please share with qualified candidates.

Visit LawNY.org/employment to view all of our current openings!

#hiringnow
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February 3, 2026 at 9:18 PM