Lawyers Alliance for New York
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Mission Statement
Lawyers Alliance for New York is the leading provider of business and transactional legal services for nonprofit organizations that are improving the quality of life in New York City neighborhoods. Our network of pro bono lawyers from law firms and corporations and staff of experienced attorneys collaborate to deliver expert corporate, tax, real estate, employment, intellectual property, and other legal services to community organizations. By connecting lawyers, nonprofits, and communities, we help nonprofits to develop affordable housing, stimulate economic development, promote community arts, strengthen urban health, and operate and advocate for vital programs for children and young people, the elderly, and other low-income New Yorkers.
About This Cause
Lawyers Alliance for New York's staff, Board, and volunteer attorneys are an unparalleled team of legal professionals who, together with our donors, are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in low-income communities throughout New York City. Each year our legal staff, joined by more than 1,600 volunteer attorneys from more than 130 law firms and corporate legal departments, serves thousands of nonprofits working in all five boroughs. Our nonprofit clients receive legal counsel on corporate structure and governance, tax, real estate, employment, intellectual property, and other business and transactional law issues that are critical to their operations. In addition, we present dozens of educational workshops and offer a series of publications, all designed to help nonprofit managers meet the legal challenges that they face when pursuing their missions. By specializing in business and transactional legal services for nonprofits, Lawyers Alliance directly impacts the nonprofit sector and New York City communities. Our services greatly enhance our clients' performance, which translates into expanded and improved programs for the families, children and adults who need them most.