Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
Leigh Stallings is a multi-state licensed attorney with extensive experience in legal services, currently serving as a Staff Attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York since February 2020. Previous roles include practicing as an Attorney at The Law Office of James Brearton and serving as the Family Court Administrator for Wake County Family Court from March 2016 to February 2020, where responsibilities included case coordination, rule revisions, and community outreach. Additionally, Leigh was a Family Law Attorney, Certified Mediator, and Parenting Coordinator at Stallings Collaborative Law and Mediation Services from March 2013 until its closure in March 2016. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from American University Washington College of Law and a BA in Social Science from Bard College at Simon's Rock.
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) fights for fairness, dignity, and justice for those living in poverty and for a society which is inclusive and equitable for all. We transform lives, build community and empower people by using the law to address individual and systemic wrongs and inequities. With offices in Albany, Saratoga, Amsterdam, Canton, and Plattsburgh, LASNNY provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families in the 16 counties of Northeastern New York, from the Catskills to the Canadian Border. Our current priorities are Support for Families, Preserving the Home, Maintaining Economic Stability, Maintaining Safety, Stability & Health, and Serving Populations with Special Vulnerabilities, Children’s Advocacy and Delivery of Legal Services.