Legal Aid appoints Lynn K. Neuner to chair of the Board of Directors | amNewYork

"I am honored to take on the role of Chair of The Legal Aid Society's Board of Directors at such a pivotal time in the organization's 150-year history. Neuner's public service and pro bono responsibilities brought her to Legal Aid, where she serves on the Board's Development Committee. Her firm has partnered with Legal Aid for a variety of pro bono efforts."

"Neuner is a partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, where she serves as global co-chair of the firm's litigation department. She comes from a background in civil litigation representing clients like Travelers, Pfizer, Toronto-Dominion Bank in addition to her pro bono work."

"She led the remanded proceeding of a landmark pro bono case on behalf of the Yale Law School Veterans Legal Services Clinic that paved the way for veterans to bring class actions in Veterans Court."

Lynn K. Neuner, a prominent trial lawyer and partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett serving as global co-chair of the firm's litigation department, has been appointed chair of the Legal Aid Society's Board of Directors. Neuner brings extensive experience in civil litigation representing major corporations including Travelers, Pfizer, and Toronto-Dominion Bank, alongside significant pro bono work. She previously served on the Board's Development Committee and has been instrumental in Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's pro bono partnerships with Legal Aid. Her additional leadership roles include positions with the Lawyers' Committee of the Inner-City Scholarship Fund, the Commercial Division Advisory Council, and the Practicing Law Institute. She notably led a landmark pro bono case enabling veterans to bring class actions in Veterans Court. Neuner succeeds Zachary Carter, who completed a five-year tenure as chair.

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