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In Solidarity: The City Bar Justice Center Supports Black Communities through Pro Bono Work

by Lynn Kelly, Executive DirectorJune 8, 2020

The City Bar Justice Center (CBJC) joins in mourning the recent killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and other victims of violence resulting from longstanding systemic injustices and the toxic river of white supremacy poisoning our country. These tragic incidents highlight the disproportionate social, economic and civic inequalities to which Black people and people of color are subjected.

In Memoriam: Henri M. Gueron

by CBJC StaffMay 4, 2020

The City Bar Justice Center mourns the loss of Henri M. Gueron, who died on May 1 of Covid-19. Following a career as a nuclear engineer and then senior Con Edison attorney, Henri volunteered for more than 20 years as a volunteer attorney with the Justice Center’s Immigrant Justice Project.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher Secures Asylum for Uyghur Student

by CBJC StaffMarch 11, 2020

Attorneys from Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP recently helped to secure asylum for a young man from China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region. As a Muslim and a member of the Uyghur, a Turkic minority ethnic group, Hasan (whose name has been changed to protect his identity) faced severe religious restrictions, bigotry and discrimination.

A Dream Turned Reality: Mother Overcomes Struggles Faced by Homeless, Undocumented Immigrants in NYC

by Cheryl LopezFebruary 21, 2020

Recognizing the disproportionate burdens some underserved populations face, the City Bar Justice Center’s (CBJC) projects often join forces to help clients in need. The Legal Clinic for the Homeless (LCH) and the Immigrant Justice Project (IJP) worked together to assist Ellen A.S., a single mother in search of securing essential resources for the well-being and survival of her family.

The Federal Pro Se Project and Paul Weiss Collaborate on Discovery Workshop to Assist Pro Se Litigants

by Cheryl LopezFebruary 7, 2020

The City Bar Justice Center’s Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Project (FEDPRO) recently hosted its second Discovery Workshop in collaboration with pro bono partner Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton, & Garrison LLP (Paul Weiss).

New York City Council’s Committee on Veterans Hearing

by Cheryl LopezJanuary 29, 2020

The Veterans Assistance Project (VAP) recently testified before New York City Council’s Committee on Veterans on behalf of the City Bar Justice Center (CBJC). On January 21, 2020, VAP’s Program Director, Kent Eiler, participated in a public hearing aimed at exploring the future of the city’s Department of Veteran’s Service (DVS).

Sterling National Bank Supports the City Bar Justice Center in Advancing Veteran Rights

by Cheryl LopezJanuary 10, 2020

The City Bar Justice Center (CBJC) would like to thank Sterling National Bank for their generous contribution in support of financial literacy for veterans served by the City Bar Justice Center and our Veterans Assistance Project (VAP).

This National Volunteer Week, Thank You to Lawyers Who Make a Difference

by Carol BocknerApril 26, 2017

National Volunteer Week (April 23rd- 29th) is another welcome opportunity for CBJC to express our gratitude to the many lawyers who give their time, their expertise and their commitment to New Yorkers who cannot afford legal counsel.