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16 Sep 2026

Legal Aid welcomes six attorneys in 2026 cohort class

The attorneys will bolster Legal Aid’s systemic, public benefits, housing, and consumer law work.

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01 Sep 2026

Legal Aid DC, Amara Legal Center Unite to Expand Legal Help for Sex Trafficking Survivors

Amara Legal Center’s Staff to Join Legal Aid DC’s Family Law and Domestic Violence Unit, Continue Work for DC Survivors

Latham & Watkins Partners at a fundraising event

03 Aug 2026

2026 Making Justice Real Campaign Raises $4.69M

More than 75 law firms contributed to the record-breaking fundraising campaign, led by Latham & Watkins and Williams & Connolly.

28 Jul 2026

Legal Aid DC Welcomes Christopher Scott as CFO

Before joining Legal Aid DC in August 2026, Chris served as Head of US Finance and Operations for the Rhodes Trust.

20 Jul 2026

Client Spotlight: Reclaiming a Safe and Healthy Home

Marian Herbert and her Legal Aid attorney pushed for critical repairs, defended against eviction, and restored stability in the apartment she has called home for 15 years.

13 Jul 2026

DC’s 2027 Budget: Back from the Brink

The DC Council staved off some of the most devastating proposed cuts to the District's social safety net in the 2027 fiscal year budget. Here's where things landed after the final vote.