Our Results

The City Bar Justice Center furthers access to justice by addressing unmet civil legal needs of New Yorkers struggling with poverty and other systemic socioeconomic barriers. The Justice Center mobilizes law firms, corporate legal departments, and other legal institutions to provide pro bono legal services; educates the public on pertinent legal issues; fosters strategic community relationships; and impacts public policy.

Click here to review the Justice Center’s 2023 complete impact report.

THE POWER OF PRO BONO

  • 39 STAFF

  • 1,800 PRO BONO VOLUNTEERS

  • 25,200 NEW YORKERS HELPED

OUR RESULTS IN 2023

Clients benefited from almost $23 million worth of legal services donated by pro bono partners
Helped clients divest $2.1 million in debt and obtain over $8.9 million in benefits and monetary awards
90,000 people reached through online resources and information
1,800 pro bono volunteers logged 35,000 hours of service
700 cases placed with pro bono volunteers
8,800 people assisted through community outreach