The New York Association of New Americans (NYANA) sought our help to strengthen loan policies at its Business Center for New Americans, which makes loans and provides training for immigrants and refugees starting small businesses. Pro bono attorneys from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP provided legal and regulatory guidance that enabled the Center to enhance its procedures for processing, documenting, closing and collecting payment on loans. Through the Center, NYANA has disbursed over $2 million in micro-loans and is directing financial resources to immigrant communities to create jobs and increase commercial activity.

"Lawyers Alliance helped me find NYANA, which does lending work that involves similar legal issues as those faced by my larger clients, and I had an extremely rewarding pro bono experience."