As we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we remember and honor those who lost their lives in the attacks and their aftermath. We also reflect on how that tragic day became a defining moment for both New York’s legal community and our organization, underscoring the power of common purpose and service in
National Association for Court Management (NACM) Partners with Scale Justice to Expand Educational Resources and Access to Justice
August 6, 2026 — Scale Justice, a national non-profit and leading voice in legal innovation and technology, and the National Association for Court Management (NACM), the world’s largest organization of court management professionals, have entered into a formal partnership. The collaboration aims to equip court administrators, managers, and staff with the tools and insights necessary
Where Democracy Meets Daily Life
Earlier this month, our country marked its 250th anniversary, a milestone that commemorates our nation’s bold declaration of self-government and our ongoing work to fulfill the democratic values at its core, including the promise of equal justice for all.
It’s also an opportunity to reflect on what it takes for a democracy under strain not
Protecting pathways to citizenship at a critical time
Naturalization represents more than a legal status. It should be a promise of belonging, opportunity, and protection.
Today, as that promise is under attack at the highest levels, including the birthright citizenship case now before the Supreme Court, it is essential that the path to citizenship remains open and safe for the estimated nine million
Pro Bono Net Rebrands as Scale Justice, Ushering In a New Era of Impact in Legal Access
March 16, 2026 — NEW YORK, NY — Pro Bono Net, the nation’s leading nonprofit access to justice technology innovator, today announced it is rebranding as Scale Justice, marking a new chapter in the organization’s 25-plus-year commitment to making legal help more equitable and attainable for millions.
The new name reflects the organization’s evolution from
Justicia Lab and New York Legal Assistance Group launch new chatbot Reclamo AI to help New Yorkers understand and address wage theft
NEW YORK —Today Justicia Lab – Pro Bono Net’s nonprofit innovation incubator for technology solutions supporting the worker and immigrant rights movement – along with the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) announced the launch of Reclamo AI. The tool is a multilingual, mobile-first digital assistant that helps low-wage and immigrant workers to prevent
LawHelp Remains a Legal Lifeline as Benefits Barriers Grow
This summer, Congress passed H.R. 1 – sweeping legislation that is reshaping who has access to health insurance, disability support services and food assistance. Combined with drastic cuts to the federal workforce and the government shutdown, these measures have made accessing and retaining critical benefits even harder.
For millions of hardworking families, the results are
Protect the path to citizenship and opportunity with Citizenshipworks
Naturalization represents more than a legal status – it is a promise of belonging, opportunity, and protection. Today, on Citizenship Day, we celebrate and honor the courage, dedication, and hopes of people striving to become U.S. citizens. Their journeys are the heart of our country’s promise – but too often, barriers get in the way.
Pro Bono Net Welcomes Seven New Board Members
JULY 17, 2025 — NEW YORK, NY
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jessica Darling
development@probono.net
Pro Bono Net, a national nonprofit leader in transforming access to justice through technology and collaboration, is pleased to announce the appointment of seven distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors: Anne Chandler, Joe Green, Scott Rechtschaffen, Damien Riehl, Dr. Rebecca Sandefur, Jacqueline
PRO BONO NET ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF ZACH ZARNOW AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JUNE 23RD, 2025 — NEW YORK, NY
MEDIA CONTACT:
Rebecca Greenwald
development@probono.net
The Board of Directors of Pro Bono Net is pleased to announce the appointment of Zach Zarnow as the organization’s next Executive Director, effective July 7, 2025. Zach joins Pro Bono Net following his tenure as Deputy Managing Director of the Access to