Justice Center News

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.

Summer Interns Turn Passion into Progress at the Justice Center

by Samantha Darris and CBJC StaffSeptember 22, 2023

This summer, a new wave of energy boosted the City Bar Justice Center, as we welcomed nine talented undergraduate and law school students to our immersive internship program. Gaining hands-on experience with our civil justice projects and other organizational functions, our summer interns made impactful contributions, advancing our efforts to provide free, high-quality legal assistance to New Yorkers of limited means.

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How to Manage Repayment of Federal Student Loans this October

by Jennifer ArochaAugust 14, 2023

The City Bar Justice Center’s short animated video outlines several key strategies that will help borrowers effectively manage their student loan debt and work towards achieving financial stability and long-term success.

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How to Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month (And All Year Round)

by Kayla FreemanJune 13, 2023

As we celebrate moments of jubilance and self-expression during LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we invite you to consider Pride’s significance in 2023 – and how you can contribute to making our community, workplace, and the world a more equitable and affirming place.  

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The City Bar Justice Center’s 2023 Gala Powers Pro Bono, Raising Over $1 Million to Support New Yorkers in Need

by Samantha DarrisApril 19, 2023

On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, the City Bar Justice Center held its 18th Annual Gala, “The Power of Pro Bono,” at the New York City Bar Association. We were proud to honor BNY Mellon and Mayer Brown LLP with 2023 City Bar Justice Awards for their commitment to promoting racial, social, and economic justice through a range of pro bono legal services and other philanthropic commitments.  

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Cannabis Equity in NYC: NELP Concludes Successful New Initiative for Future Small Businesses

by The Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law ProjectJanuary 26, 2023

Our Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project successfully launched an initiative to advise micro-entrepreneurs on New York’s new cannabis licensing regulations and incentives to participate in this new industry on the part of individuals disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition laws. The six-part Small Business Cannabis Presentation Series was held in collaboration with the Brooklyn Public Library’s Business … Continue reading Cannabis Equity in NYC: NELP Concludes Successful New Initiative for Future Small Businesses

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The City Bar Justice Center Holds Its 7th Annual Veterans Day Breakfast and Ethics CLE

by Samantha DarrisNovember 14, 2022

On November 11, 2022, the City Bar Justice Center hosted its 7th Annual Veterans Day Breakfast and Ethics CLE to support the work of the Veterans Assistance Project (VAP), which also happens to be celebrating its 15th year of operations. In addition, the program honors the VAP community – our dedicated staff, volunteers who contribute … Continue reading The City Bar Justice Center Holds Its 7th Annual Veterans Day Breakfast and Ethics CLE

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