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The Justice Center News blog features our advocacy on issues affecting low-income New Yorkers today and the latest CBJC happenings. For press releases, click here. For publications, click here.
Volunteer Spotlight: Alex “Lenny” Leonard
by CBJC StaffApril 22, 2025
Alex “Lenny” Leonard, Assistant General Counsel with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, volunteers with the Shelter Advocacy Project and the Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Project for the Southern District of New York. He was honored with a 2024 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award for his work with the Legal Clinic for the … Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Alex “Lenny” Leonard
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The City Bar Justice Center Honors the Past and Looks Ahead to the Future with 20th Annual Gala
by Anthony JohnsonApril 14, 2025
The City Bar Justice Center held its 20th Annual Gala, Building Bridges | Brighter Futures, on Wednesday, April 9 at the New York City Bar Association. For the first time ever, three honorees were recognized with City Bar Justice Awards – JPMorganChase, Sidley Austin LLP, and former U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch. The City … Continue reading The City Bar Justice Center Honors the Past and Looks Ahead to the Future with 20th Annual Gala
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Volunteer Spotlight: Debra L. Raskin
by CBJC StaffFebruary 27, 2025
Debra L. Raskin, Partner Emerita at Vladeck, Raskin & Clark, volunteers with the Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Project for the Eastern District of New York and with the Immigrant Justice Project at the CBJC. A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, she has taught at law programs at Columbia University and Fordham. … Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Debra L. Raskin
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Key Annual Filings & Tax Deadlines Every Small Business Owner Should Know for 2025
by Akira Arroyo, Esq. and Saralexi ChaconFebruary 24, 2025
Tax season is here, and it’s the perfect time to get your business and finances in order. Staying on top of annual filings and tax deadlines is essential to keeping your business compliant and running smoothly. Proactive planning not only saves you time and money but also helps prevent unnecessary stress as deadlines approach. Read … Continue reading Key Annual Filings & Tax Deadlines Every Small Business Owner Should Know for 2025
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GUEST ARTICLE: Escape from Kabul
by Rachel BeardsleyJanuary 28, 2025
Pro bono cases, especially immigration-related ones, often leave a lasting impact on me. One case in particular that spanned three continents over three years is among the most significant of my career. In the aftermath of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban collected intelligence on the identities of Afghans who worked … Continue reading GUEST ARTICLE: Escape from Kabul
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Volunteer Spotlight: Timothy C. Nash, Jr.
by CBJC StaffDecember 10, 2024
Timothy C. Nash, Jr., Assistant General Counsel at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, volunteers with the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project at CBJC. His passion for supporting small business owners began while seeking admission to the NY State Bar and has only grown since. Motivated by his family’s entrepreneurial background, Timothy provides legal guidance … Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Timothy C. Nash, Jr.
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