In the News
D.C. Tenants Who Went On Strike Last Month Now Face Threat Of Eviction
WAMU ● January 21, 2020
Legal Aid Supervising Attorney Beth Harrison Testifies on the DC Housing Authority Headquarters Redevelopment
WAMU ● January 17, 2020
The Trump Administration Is Getting Sued Over Its New Food Stamps Rule – Legal Aid Society Describes it as “arbitrary and capricious”
Mother Jones ● January 16, 2020
Legal Aid Sues Trump Administration to Stop “Cruel and Ineffective” New Food Stamps Rule
The New York Times ● January 16, 2020
2019 Legal Aid in the News
Amee Vora, a Bryn Mawr Alumna and Legal Aid Staff Attorney, Reflects On Her Work in the Domestic Violence/Family Law Unit
Bryn Mawr Alumnae Bulletin ● September 26, 2019
Supervising Attorney Beth Harrison Reflects on Departure of Housing Choice Voucher Program Director
Washington City Paper ● April 18, 2019
The D.C. Circuit Standing Committee for Pro Bono Legal Services, Chaired by Legal Aid Executive Director, Eric Angel, hosts The 40 at 50 Judicial Pro Bono Recognition Breakfast
DC Bar ● April 5, 2019
Legal Aid Attorneys, Stephanie Westman and Elena Bowers, Help a Client Reach Safety
The Washington Post ● March 13, 2019
Blank Rome Attorneys Represent Legal Aid Client Facing Eviction from HUD-Subsidized Co-op
Washington Business Journal ● March 8, 2019
Legal Aid’s Beth Harrison Featured on News 4 Story about the Need for Tougher Enforcement of Mold Laws
NBC Washington News 4 ● February 1, 2019
2018 Legal Aid in the News
Legal Aid Supervising Attorney, Jen Lavallee, Testifies in Favor of the Wage Garnishment Fairness Act
Washington City Paper ● December 21, 2018
MVP: Latham & Watkins’ David Dantzic
Law360 ● December 5, 2018
Judge Keeps Pressure on DC in Food-Stamp Challenge
Courthouse News Service ● August 24, 2018
What Life Is Like—Still—In D.C.’s Public Housing
Washington City Paper ● August 16, 2018
Robust Eviction Data Can Keep Cities from “Designing Policy in the Dark”
How Housing Matters ● August 15, 2018
Judge says D.C. government delays are causing serious harm to food-insecure residents
Street Sense Media ● June 28, 2018
Homeless Advocates Say D.C. General Closure Should Be Delayed, But D.C. Officials Say Plan Remains On Track
WAMU ● June 25, 2018
Ben Carson’s plan to raise rent for poorest Americans would have ‘severe’ impact on District, experts say
The Washington Post ● June 19, 2018
D.C. Council Approves Credit Building Program
The Washington Times ● June 6, 2018
DC Ordered to Get Food-Stamp Program in Shape
Courthouse News Service ● June 1, 2018
DC’s Eviction Filings Are Down. Are High Rents to Blame?
Urban Institute ● May 31, 2018
Tenant Advocates Warn Of ‘Rollback’ Of Affordable Housing Law As D.C. Council Debates Changes
WAMU ● March 5, 2018
D.C. rapid re-housing: In need of improvement, or the end of the road?
Street Sense Media ● January 26, 2018
2017 Legal Aid in the News
American Airlines settles disabilities case for $9.8 million
Associated Press ● November 07, 2017
Sanford Capital Faces Foreclosure at Two Properties and Is Delinquent at Three Others
Washington City Paper ● June 30, 2017
2015 Legal Aid in the News
Protecting structured settlements in D.C.
Washington Post ● September 11, 2015
2014 Legal Aid in the News
Legal Aid Supervising Attorney, Beth Harrison, Gives Advice on Holding Landlords Accountable With Moldy Rental Units
Washington Post ● May 16, 2014
2013 Legal Aid in the News
Kirkland & Ellis takes legal work to SW D.C.
Washington Post ● April 21, 2013
2012 Legal Aid in the News
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia Servant of Justice Awards 80th Anniversary Dinner
U.S. Department of Justice ● April 26, 2012
2011 Legal Aid in the News
A Young Lawyer’s Fight To Save The Homes Of Low-Income Families
Huffington Post ● February 9, 2011
2009 Legal Aid in the News
From Supreme Court to eviction cases, top lawyer had last word
McClatchy DC ● January 5, 2009
Barbara McDowell; Leader In Public Interest Advocacy
Washington Post● January 4, 2009
2006 Legal Aid in the News
Legal Aid Lawyers Move Near Clients
Washington Post ● September 28, 2006
2000 Legal Aid in the News
Associates Buck a Stereotype
Washington Post ● August 7, 2000
1994 Legal Aid in the News
Allan Fisher Dies
Washington Post ● September 23, 1994
Howard C. Westwood, Expert in Airline Law, 84
The New York Times ● March 21, 1994
1967 Legal Aid in the News
Ernest Schein, Election Official, President of Legal Aid Society
Washington Post ● June 11, 1967
1965 Legal Aid in the News
Legal Aid Society Assists More Than 11,000 Persons in Year
Washington Post ● October 26, 1965
Lawyers Lose Bid To Halt Free Aid
Washington Post ● October 9, 1965
Legal Aid Society Fights Lawyers’ Suit
Washington Post ● October 5, 1965
Legal Aid Unit Retains Arnold In Antitrust Suit
Washington Post ● September 21, 1965
3 Lawyers Sue Legal Aid Society, UPO for ‘Siphoning Off Business’
Washington Post ● September 17, 1965
1964 Legal Aid in the News
Legal Aid Society at Howard Reveals Plans to Increase Services to the Poor
Washington Post ● December 30, 1964
Legal Aid Society Inaugurates Courthouse Office
Washington Post ● May 21, 1964
1962 Legal Aid in the News
30 Years of Legal Aid
Washington Post ● October 19, 1962
1961 Legal Aid in the News
Legal Aid Plans Branch At Howard U.
Washington Post ● April 27, 1961
1960 Legal Aid in the News
Legal Aid Society Serves 6,500
Washington Post ● May 10, 1960
1934 Legal Aid in the News
Legal Aid Society Swamped By Spring Crop of Swindles: Free Court Help Is Given Hundreds of Needy in District
Washington Post ● June 3, 1934