"Lawyers across New York recognize, trust and expect that their use of IOLA escrow accounts will result in contributions to legal services for those in need, at a time when up to an additional $1 billion is required to close the justice gap in the state," Kohlmann said.
The risk of the governor's proposed 'IOLA Sweep' for IOLA-funded organizations like the City Bar Justice Center and 80 other IOLA grantees across New York State is a deeply human one because it risks unsetting the safety net that currently exists for New Yorkers who lack legal representation," Denk said.
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