New York City's Right to Counsel for Eviction Cases: Implementation and Implications

Topics:
  • Housing

Under newly adopted legislation, New York City has become the first jurisdiction in the country to ensure legal representation for all low-income tenants in eviction proceedings. The law's implementation and implications will be discussed.

Panelists include:
Marika Dias, Director of Tenant Rights Campaign, Legal Services NYC
Randy Dillard, Tenant Leader, Community Action for Safe Apartments
Jordan Dressler, NYC Civil Justice Coordinator
Honorable Jean Schneider, Citywide Supervising Judge of the New York City Housing Court

Moderator:
Professor Andrew Scherer, Policy Director, Impact Center for Public Interest Law

CLE (1.5 Credits, Transitional and Non-transitional) and Networking Event.
Event begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. with CLE sign in from 5:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Networking Reception from 6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
New York Law School, Auditorium,
185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013.

$15 for general admission, $10 for NYLS alumni, free for NYLS Students, Staff, Faculty, and low-income individuals.

  • CLE Credit Comments: 1.5 Credits, Transitional and Non-transitional