Description: The New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) is a nonprofit legal services organization based in New York City that provides free civil legal assistance, representation, community education, and impact litigation to low-income and vulnerable New Yorkers, with a mission to promote access to justice and economic stability for clients facing housing, benefits, immigration, elder, consumer, family, and health-related legal problems. Type: Non-profit legal services organization (501(c)(3)) Policies: Advocates for expanded access to civil legal services and protections in areas including eviction prevention and housing stability, public benefits and poverty law, immigration relief, elder rights and guardianship, consumer protection and debt relief, family law and domestic violence, healthcare access, and systemic reform through impact litigation, administrative advocacy, and legislative engagement. Funding: Funded through a mix of government grants and contracts (city, state, federal and program-specific), private foundation grants, corporate and individual donations, fee-for-service contracts, and support from pro bono partner law firms. Affiliates: Partners with New York City and State agencies, community-based organizations, major private law firm pro bono programs, national legal aid networks, bar associations, and philanthropic foundations; maintains recurring collaborations with numerous corporate and law firm partners that provide pro bono representation and funding.
