October 26, 2026
Every Child Deserves a Fierce Advocate: LFC’s 3rd Annual Pro Bono Awards Breakfast
Recognizing attorneys for individual, appellate, and class-action wins for children's rights
LFC News
August 27, 2026
LFC to Supreme Court: Children Have Rights Independent of Parents
LFC joins others in filing an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, an important case concerning the constitutional rights of children and protections against discrimination based on their parents’ identity.
May 21, 2026
Joint Statement on NY Court of Appeals Shadow Foster Care Decision
Statement on New York Court of Appeals Decision In the Matter of Lawyers For Children, et al., v. New York State Office of Children and Family Services et al.
February 11, 2026
Responding to Chief Judge Address on Family Court Investments
We urge the Governor and the Legislature to support a judiciary budget that truly reflects Chief Judge Wilson's plea for justice for all
December 10, 2025
Lawyers For Children Welcomes Katrina James as Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel
Social worker, attorney, and nonprofit leader with over 30 years of experience joins leadership team
October 23, 2025
Lawyers For Children Named a Top Workplace by City & State NY
We're proud to announce that we've been named a Top Workplace by City & State New York, as part of the publication’s inaugural list recognizing outstanding employers across the government, nonprofit, and private sectors
October 19, 2025
Recognizing Our Pro Bono Partners
For our second annual Pro Bono Awards breakfast, we were honored to recognize three outstanding attorneys for their exemplary pro bono service
September 11, 2025
New York Law Journal Honors Karen Freedman’s Lifetime of Advocacy
Karen Freedman, Founder and President, receives the New York Law Journal’s Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing a career of lasting impact on the legal profession
May 28, 2025
New York City Bar Honors LFC Policy Director Betsy Kramer
Longtime child advocate receives Excellence in Service to Family Court Award
February 13, 2025
LFC Executive Director Appointed to Landmark Commission to Examine Challenges Facing Family Justice System
Commission created by Chief Judge will seek new and creative ways to improve Family Courts