Burying the Myth: Mental Illness Does Not Equal Violence Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. ET Join NYLPI and Disability Rights NY for a multi-disciplinary panel discussing the myth, the dangerous policies arising from the myth, and the obstacles caused by the myth, as we advocate for voluntary mental health care and accessible services. […]
Nonprofit New York is thrilled to announce a half-day summit, hosted in collaboration with New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, featuring candid conversations and insightful panel discussions on the climate and space challenges impacting the nonprofit sector, including: Climate Goals: Complying with Local Law 97 and other local climate legislation and what nonprofits can do […]
On Thursday, March 16 at 1 pm ET, join the Congressional Progressive Caucus Center (CPCC) for the latest Big Ideas Briefing - "The Power of the Pen: Building Justice Through Executive Action," an educational discussion on executive actions. The panel will explore the power - and the limits - of executive action and dig into […]
Peers Not Police Rally Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 9 a.m. Broadway Entrance of City Hall (at the intersection of Broadway & Murray Street) NAMI-NYC and speakers from NYLPI, CCIT-NYC, Community Access, NYCLU will rally for funding for more community-based mental healthcare and a true peer-led, non-police response to mental health crisis calls. Now more […]
Anthony Karefa Rogers Wright, NYLPI director of Environmental Justice, will be featured at the Roosevelt Institute‘s climate justice event, “Building the Green Transition: A Justice-Centered Vision for Permitting Reform” in Washington D.C. on. March 21, 2023. Wright will speak on the second session’s panel, titled “What’s the Problem with Permitting?” From the event website: “Anthony Karefa […]
Anthony Karefa Rogers Wright will be a panelist on coalition partner NY Renew's two-part webinar about the federal Inflation Reduction Act and how it will affect climate justice policy in New York. The virtual panels will take place on March 30 at noon EST and April 4 at 6 p.m. Other panelists include Rahwa Ghirmatzion, […]
Tough Conversations in Pro Bono: The Ins and Outs of Talking About Money Monday, April 17, 2023 at 4-5:30 ET; cocktail reception from 5:30-6:30 p.m. ET Skadden NY Office, One Manhattan West 395 9th Avenue, NY, NY 10001 The NYC Bar Association’s Pro Bono and Legal Services Committee is hosting a panel discussion about the […]
Advocacy and Lobbying for New York Nonprofits Tuesday, April 18 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. EDT Virtual Join New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) and Nonprofit New York on Tuesday, April 18th at 11 a.m. for a virtual training that will help you successfully understand New York State and federal rules on advocacy and lobbying. […]
"They Can Donate But They Can't Receive" Report Launch May 11, 2023 | 12 p.m. City Hall Park Join NYLPI, community members, medical providers, state and local elected officials, and health advocates at the launch of our new report, “They Can Donate But They Can’t Receive”. This report documents the many barriers immigrants face to […]
#PeersNotPolice Budget Rally May 15, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. NYC City Hall Join NYLPI and coalition partner CCIT-NYC for a #PeersNotPolice Budget Rally. Meet at Centre and Chambers Street outside of City Hall on May 15 at 10:30 a.m. This #PeersNotPolice rally will be held before the Executive New York City Budget Hearing on Mental Health, Disabilities […]
30th Annual Law & Society Awards Luncheon May 25, 2023 | 12-2 p.m. Cipriani 42nd Street Join us for our 30th Annual Law & Society Awards Luncheon on May 25, 2023 honoring Lisa E. Cleary, Partner, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP, and David B. Pitofsky, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, News Corp. […]
FREE SPECIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS May 31, 2023 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. EDT Registration is required. New York Lawyers for the Public Interest warmly invites you to attend this free 2-hour workshop that provides the tools and is meant to empower you every step of the way when navigating the special education system. This event will be […]
GRATIS EDUCACIÓN ESPECIAL TALLER PARA PADRES 6th Junio, 2023 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. EDT Este evento se presentará en español y requiere inscripción. New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) se complace en invitarle a este taller gratuito de dos horas. Este taller le brinda las herramientas para navegar por el sistema de educación especial con éxito. […]
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