Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice
Legal ServicesNew York, United States11-50 Employees
The Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice operates as a program within the New York City Bar Association, aligning its work with the broader goals of legal service provision. It delivers pro bono legal representation across the globe to numerous NGOs and international governmental bodies, addressing four practice areas: human rights and access to justice; environmental protection; institutional integrity; and public interest reporting. In addition to direct advocacy, the center focuses on strengthening the legal profession's pro bono ethics and diversity by coordinating with law firms, bar associations, law schools, and pro bono clearinghouses through global, peer-to-peer initiatives. Based in New York City, the center positions itself at the intersection of international justice and professional capacity-building, connecting practitioners and institutions to broader human rights and accountability work. In early 2026, it supported a Women in the Profession initiative through a breakfast event in Uruguay, coordinated with Dentons and other firms as part of a broader collaboration with local partners.