[2] It is the nation's largest organization exclusively devoted to providing free civil services to the poor, with programs located in low-income neighborhoods throughout New York City.

After adopting a new logo[3] and brand, the organization changed its name in 2007, on its 40th anniversary, to Legal Services NYC (LSNYC).

[3] The first landmark win for LSNYC came in 1970 with Goldberg v. Kelly, where the US Supreme Court laid down the due process standards for the termination of government benefits.

[5] The organization also provides training to poverty law attorneys and advocates through its Legal Support Unit.

LSNYC is governed by a board of directors; the members are appointed by Bar Associations, community groups, and other entities.