named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Free Legal Seminars
Hosts educational sessions on legal topics relevant to the Hispanic community
Paid Internship Program
Offers paid internships to empower the next generation of Hispanic legal professionals
Referral Hotline
Operates a hotline to connect community members with legal representation
Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to law students committed to serving the Hispanic community
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocates for civil and political rights of the Hispanic communityAdvances civil and political rights of the Hispanic community and the broader public through public statements, policy engagement, and efforts to promote equity and justice in the legal system.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Offers free legal services and consultations to the Latino communityProvides free legal seminars, remote one-hour consultations, and legal information on issues such as immigration, landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and domestic violence. Also produces educational videos in English and Spanish and operates a pro se asylum clinic in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Organizes volunteer and community outreach programsCoordinates volunteer opportunities such as coat drives, food drives, webinars, mentorship, and speaking engagements. Partners with schools and community organizations to support Latino youth education and broader community needs.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provides free virtual arbitration training for attorneysOffers free virtual arbitration training to attorneys to enable participation in Part 137 fee dispute resolution programs, supporting access to justice and professional capacity in the legal community.
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Legal Education and Career Pipeline Programs 1 activity
- Provides mentorship and professional development for Hispanic legal professionalsOffers mentorship opportunities, leadership development, and networking for law students, young attorneys, and aspiring Hispanic legal professionals through board member involvement and structured programs.
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Legal Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Provides scholarships to law studentsOffers financial support through scholarships to reduce the burden of legal education for law students, particularly aspiring Hispanic legal professionals. Funds are raised through an annual scholarship gala.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Recruits bilingual volunteers to support legal servicesEngages bilingual volunteers to assist with translation of legal documents and interpretation during remote legal consultations, enhancing service accessibility for Spanish-speaking clients.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$78K
Contributions & grants$84K108%
Program service revenue$1K2%
Investment income$680%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$64K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$35K
balance sheet
Total assets$56K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$56K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +61.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Cynthia Vargas — Director
- Julissa Collardo — Director
- Karin Lemon — Director
- Kassandra Polanco — Director
- Margaret Carlo — Director
- Tatiana Mendez — Director
- Veronic Renta Irwin — Director
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- Appellate Term for the First and Twelfth Judicial Districts Government — Honors a sitting Associate Justice with its Judicial Excellence Award.
- Community Organizations Partner — Partnership to support educational and outreach programs for Latino youth
- Cuomo LLC Partner — Platinum sponsor of Long Island Hispanic Bar Association in 2024
- Círculo de la Hispanidad Partner — Gold sponsor of Long Island Hispanic Bar Association in 2024
- Círculo de la Hispanidad, Inc. Partner — Community partner with over 40 years of service to the underserved Hispanic population on Long Island.
- Duffy & Duffy Law Partner — Platinum sponsor of Long Island Hispanic Bar Association in 2024
- Educational Programs Partner — Partnership to provide educational resources and opportunities for Latino youth
- Eric Gonzalez Partner — District Attorney of Kings County honored at the 2026 LIHBA Gala for distinguished public service.
- Federal Trade Commission Government — Cited as a source for data on the prevalence of fraud targeting the Latino community.
- Grey & Grey, PLLC Partner — Platinum sponsor of Long Island Hispanic Bar Association in 2024
- Hempstead Hispanic Civic Association Partner — Collaborates with LIHBA as a community partner serving the Village of Hempstead.
- Hispanic National Bar Association Network — LIHBA is affiliated with the Hispanic National Bar Association through shared membership and leadership.
- Hon. Bianka Perez Partner — Associate Justice of the Appellate Term honored at the 2026 LIHBA Gala for judicial excellence.
- Innocence Project Partner — Partners to address racial justice and wrongful convictions through research and policy collaboration.
- Kings County District Attorney's Office Partner — Recognizes the District Attorney through its Distinguished Public Service Award.
- Law Office of David Sperling Partner — Recognized with the Lifetime Contribution Award at the 2025 Annual Scholarship & Installation Gala.
- Long Island Immigration Clinic Partner — Collaborates with LIHBA to operate a pro se asylum clinic serving Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
- NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Partner — Collaborates on legal advocacy and enforcement efforts to protect consumers and workers in New York City.
- NYU Center Partner — Collaborates with the Innocence Project on scholarly research regarding race and wrongful convictions.
- New York State Attorney General Government — Hosts resources for deed theft complaints, which LIHBA references for victims of real estate scams.
- New York State Unified Court System Government — Partner in promoting court career opportunities and judicial roles across New York State.
- New York State Unified Court System Partner — Provides a public service for verifying attorney credentials, which LIHBA promotes to help prevent legal fraud.
- Office of Governor Kathy Hochul Government — Recognized the Governor's role in judicial appointments and her commitment to judicial diversity.
- Office of Hispanic Affairs Partner — Partners with LIHBA to offer free legal information on COVID-19-related issues to Nassau County residents.
- PayPal Partner — Partner for processing donations.
- Pronto of Long Island Partner — Community partner working with LIHBA to support families in need.
- SEPA Mujer, Inc. Partner — Nonprofit partner supporting immigrant women and advocating against domestic violence and injustice on Long Island.
- Schools Partner — Partnership to support educational initiatives for Latino youth
- Suffolk County Bar Association Network — LIHBA maintains a professional relationship with the Suffolk County Bar Association through shared membership and leadership.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advancing Civil Rights Through Legal Advocacy and Judicial Reformmethodology: legal_advocacy_and_civil_rights_protectionBy engaging in precedent-setting litigation, workers’ advocacy, and judicial diversity initiatives, we expand access to justice and civil rights protections, because systemic legal change requires both courtroom impact and representative institutions.
- Community Empowerment Through Culturally and Linguistically Accessible Legal Advocacymethodology: culturally_informed_outreachBy delivering bilingual legal education, fraud prevention, and accessible rights information, we empower Latino and immigrant communities, because culturally informed and linguistically appropriate resources increase engagement and reduce exploitation.
- Leadership Development and Mentorship to Advance Representationmethodology: leadership_developmentBy providing mentorship, leadership development, and legal education, we increase Hispanic representation and advancement in the legal profession, because structured support systems address systemic barriers to professional growth.
- Youth Investment as a Pipeline for Future Leadershipmethodology: two_generation_approachBy investing in Latino youth through mentorship and educational resources, we cultivate future legal leaders, because early engagement and role modeling increase the likelihood of professional entry and retention in law.