Just over one year ago, Zach Zarnow joined Scale Justice as Executive Director, bringing with him a deep commitment to expanding access to justice and a vision for how technology can help make the law more accessible to everyone. Over the past year, Zach has helped lead Scale Justice through a period of growth and
October 25-31, 2026, marks the National celebration of Pro Bono Week, with this year’s theme “Serving Justice. Strengthening Democracy.” Millions of Americans face civil legal problems without access to the legal help they need, putting their homes, livelihoods, health, and families at risk.
As a legal professional with an interest in pro bono work
NEW YORK, NY — Scale Justice, a national non-profit focused on expanding access to justice through technology, has received a $450,000 unrestricted grant from the OpenAI Foundation’s 2026 People-First AI Fund to advance its work helping people navigate legal and solve challenges.
“Our mission is to make
Right now across America, millions of people are navigating sweeping changes and uncertainty about their daily needs and futures: whether they can make ends meet, pay rent, feed their families, or afford health care. Others are facing profound uncertainty about their safety and ability to remain with their families and communities.
Many of these individuals
NEW YORK, NY — September 17, 2026 — Scale Justice, a national nonprofit and leading voice in legal innovation and technology, today announced the addition of Joe Stephens, Director of Legal Solutions at Steno and Clinical Lecturer at Texas Tech University School of Law, to its Board of Directors. Joe brings deep experience at the
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
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
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
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
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