Twyla Carter

City & State’s Power of Diversity: Asian 100 list – researched and written in partnership with journalist Natasha Ishak – features the most influential leaders in government, businesses, advocacy and other sectors who are ensuring that Asian Americans have not just a voice, but many voices.

A seasoned defender and former executive at The Bail Project, Twyla Carter enters her second year leading one of New York’s oldest legal services. The Legal Aid Society has tangled with New York City… Show more

City & State’s Power of Diversity: Asian 100 list – researched and written in partnership with journalist Natasha Ishak – features the most influential leaders in government, businesses, advocacy and other sectors who are ensuring that Asian Americans have not just a voice, but many voices.

A seasoned defender and former executive at The Bail Project, Twyla Carter enters her second year leading one of New York’s oldest legal services. The Legal Aid Society has tangled with New York City officials on a number of issues: The group released a list of police officers with the highest lawsuit payouts under its Cop Accountability Project and reached a tentative settlement over the city’s disputed right to shelter law. Last fall, The Legal Aid Society expanded with a new unit dedicated to serving New York City Housing Authority tenants. Show less

Twyla Carter, Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer of The Legal Aid Society, has been named to City & State's annual Power of Diversity: Black 100 list for the second straight year.

The list, written and researched by City & State in partnership with journalist Jenna Flanagan, highlights the latest activities and accomplishments of Black leaders who are standing out in the spheres of government, business, nonprofits, organized labor, health care, law, advocacy, and… Show more

Twyla Carter, Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer of The Legal Aid Society, has been named to City & State's annual Power of Diversity: Black 100 list for the second straight year.

The list, written and researched by City & State in partnership with journalist Jenna Flanagan, highlights the latest activities and accomplishments of Black leaders who are standing out in the spheres of government, business, nonprofits, organized labor, health care, law, advocacy, and academia.

During Twyla's tenure, Legal Aid's attorneys and staff have worked tirelessly to defend New York City’s Right to Shelter and to protect incarcerated New Yorkers from the deplorable conditions on Rikers Island. She was leading the organization as it obtained important victories, including a settlement that will ensure dental coverage for millions of New Yorkers and legislation that will automatically seal certain conviction records, ending the perpetual punishment for many deserving New Yorkers.

Carter has worked relentlessly since joining the organization toward securing needed funding to significantly increase baseline salaries for all staff. Show less

Twyla Carter, Attorney-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer of The Legal Aid Society has been named to City and State’s Power of Diversity: Women 100 list.

Each year, the list highlights the accomplishments of women in government, advocacy, business, labor, academia, and other arenas who are shaping the future of New York and our nation.

Twyla Carter, Attorney-in-Chief and CEO of The Legal Aid Society is ranked number 2 in Nonprofit Power 100. The Nonprofit Power 100, a joint product of City & State New York and NYN Media, recognizes the most notable nonprofit leaders who are strengthening the safety net and serving the most vulnerable individuals in New York. The list puts a spotlight on the leaders of social services providers, legal aid organizations, advocacy organizations and foundations. The list omits many other types… Show more

Twyla Carter, Attorney-in-Chief and CEO of The Legal Aid Society is ranked number 2 in Nonprofit Power 100. The Nonprofit Power 100, a joint product of City & State New York and NYN Media, recognizes the most notable nonprofit leaders who are strengthening the safety net and serving the most vulnerable individuals in New York. The list puts a spotlight on the leaders of social services providers, legal aid organizations, advocacy organizations and foundations. The list omits many other types of nonprofits, including hospitals and institutions of higher education, while recognizing – but not ranking – a number of government officials and an array of advisers and consultants who play a key role in the nonprofit sector. We’re pleased to present the Nonprofit Power 100.

Under Twyla Carter’s leadership, The Legal Aid Society is taking on battles both inside and outside of the courtroom. The organization partnered with the American Civil Liberties Union and state Attorney General Letitia James on the policing of protests, a move that was later canceled when the PBA declined to approve the deal. The organization has been outspoken on such issues as protecting the city’s right-to-shelter law, the need for federal receivership over Rikers Island and the number of eviction cases an attorney in the city’s right to counsel program can effectively take on in Housing Court. Show less

Twyla Carter, Attorney-in-Chief and CEO of The Legal Aid Society is ranked number 12 in Power Diversity: Asian 100. City & State’s Power of Diversity: Asian 100 list features these elected officials and also highlights other power brokers who are managing government agencies, running businesses, advocating for policy changes – and ensuring Asian Americans have a voice at the table.

The prestigious Jane M. Bolin Trailblazer Award is bestowed upon Ms. Carter for her distinction in being a catalyst to the legal community as well as the clients she serves.

Twyla Carter, Attorney-in-Chief and CEO of The Legal Aid Society is ranked number 9 in Law Power 100. City & State’s Law Power 100 recognizes the most influential legal professionals in the world of New York politics and government.

City & State’s Power of Diversity: Black 100, which coincides with Black History Month for the first time this year, puts a spotlight on today’s Black power brokers who are active in New York politics and government. This list, written and researched by City & State staff with assistance from journalists Asar John and Jared McCallister, highlights the elected officials, business executives, labor chiefs, community advocates and other trailblazers in New York who are writing the next chapter of… Show more

City & State’s Power of Diversity: Black 100, which coincides with Black History Month for the first time this year, puts a spotlight on today’s Black power brokers who are active in New York politics and government. This list, written and researched by City & State staff with assistance from journalists Asar John and Jared McCallister, highlights the elected officials, business executives, labor chiefs, community advocates and other trailblazers in New York who are writing the next chapter of Black life in America. Show less

Twyla Carter, Attorney-in-Chief and CEO of The Legal Aid Society is ranked number 1 in Nonprofit Power 100. The Nonprofit Power 100, a partnership between City & State and its sister publication, New York Nonprofit Media, identifies the sector’s most important and effective leaders.
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