Legal Aid Society of Mid New York

05/27/2026

Welcome to our 2026 Legal Intern Class! We're honored to host an incredible group of law students and undergraduates joining LASMNY this year to advance access to justice across our 13-county region.

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Welcome Chase, Aurelia, Scieszon, William, Miah, Siddharth, Shreya, Madelyn, Angie, Alex G., Gavin, Sarah, Kimberly, Mohammed, Cooper, Yanal, Alex S., Matteo, Tia, Macario, Vanessa, Miranda, Amy, Gabriel, Milo, Katrina, Michael, and McKenzie.

The future of public interest law is in great hands.

05/14/2026

04/30/2026

Twelve attorneys, one phone number, and 180 calls answered.

For the third year in a row, LASMNY hosted the Oneida County Bar Association's annual LegalLine last night. People from across the area called in to get free, one-on-one information from a local attorney.

We caught LegalLine Coordinator Philip Fortino in action, taking a call. Thank you to all the volunteers who joined us, including LASMNY Board President Matthew Skinner, recently retired ED Paul Lupia, and our team members Cindy Domingue-Hendrickson, Johanna Bortnick, and Christina Reilly.

When the bar comes together, our community gets the help it needs.

04/08/2026

LASMNY staff were at the CCC Auburn Wellness Fair today. Susan and Emilee talked to students and community members about their rights and the free legal help available to them. From DV resources to referrals, our team was ready. Proud of the work happening every day across our 13-county region.

03/19/2026

Congratulations to our Litigation Director, Cindy Hendrickson!
We are proud to share that Cindy has been named a 2026 YWCA Salute to Outstanding Women Honoree in the Human & Public Service category.

Cindy's dedication to survivors of domestic violence and her tireless commitment to justice for our most vulnerable clients make this recognition so well deserved. Every day, she leads with compassion, integrity, and purpose, and this honor reflects the incredible impact she has on the lives of the people we serve across Central New York.

Join us in celebrating Cindy and all of the remarkable 2026 Salute Honorees at the YWCA ceremony on March 26, 2026. 🧡

Cindy, we are so lucky to have you on our team. Thank you for everything you do. 💙

03/13/2026

Join Us for a Q&A!
We’re pleased to announce that Managing Attorney Laura Rossi will be hosting an in‑person Q&A session at the Watertown Senior Center!

Monday, March 16
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Bring your questions, learn about available legal resources, and connect with our team. We’re here to help!
Open to all seniors in the community.

03/12/2026

LASMNY was proud to participate in the Proctor High School Annual Career Fair today! DAP Supervising Attorney Merima Smajic and staff members Nathaniel Lowell, Nay Chi Hlang, and Ivonne Santana spoke with students about the important work we do providing civil legal aid to those in need across Central New York. We love sharing our mission with the community and encouraging young people to consider careers in public interest law and legal services.