The AABANY Legal Referral and Information Service (LRIS) invites both current panelists and interested practitioners to participate in our referral network for the 2026–2027 term. AABANY’s LRIS is an ABA-recognized program that serves as a trusted bridge connecting the public with experienced and qualified legal professionals. While our mission has a particular focus on serving the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, our referral services are available to the public at large, generating a broad and diverse range of client inquiries across numerous practice areas.
We welcome qualified attorneys from all practice concentrations to join — or continue their tenure on — our distinguished panel of practitioners.
Panel Benefits & Operations
- Pre-Screened Referrals: Our dedicated Intake Coordinator carefully screens and pre-qualifies all incoming client inquiries before they are referred to panel members. By assessing the nature, viability, and technical aspects of each matter in advance, we help ensure that referrals directed to your office align closely with your practice areas and experience. This process minimizes time spent reviewing weak or unsuitable leads and significantly reduces your firm’s administrative intake burden.
- Expanded Client Base & Marketing Support: The LRIS consistently receives daily inquiries from throughout the New York metropolitan area, across the United States, and internationally. Participation allows your firm to benefit from AABANY’s longstanding reputation, expansive professional network, and established public visibility. In addition to ongoing local media outreach, search engine optimization, and referrals from courts, government agencies, and elected officials, LRIS will soon launch a comprehensive cross-platform marketing initiative directed toward New York City Council offices, mayoral offices, state legislators, congressional representatives, community organizations, and other public-facing institutions to further increase referral volume and public awareness of the program. Joining the LRIS panel offers a cost-effective and sustainable way to expand your client base without materially increasing your firm’s marketing budget.
- Meaningful Community Service & Professional Impact: Participation in LRIS also provides an important opportunity to deliver meaningful legal assistance to individuals and families who may otherwise face barriers to accessing quality legal representation. Many callers seek guidance navigating unfamiliar legal systems, language obstacles, or urgent legal issues without knowing where to begin. By serving on the panel, you contribute directly to improving access to justice while strengthening ties within the broader community.
- Professional Credibility & Network Visibility: As part of an ABA-recognized legal referral service administered by AABANY, panel membership also enhances your professional visibility within one of the nation’s largest and most active affinity bar associations. Panel attorneys benefit from increased exposure to prospective clients, fellow practitioners, judges, public officials, and community stakeholders.
Annual Panel Fee: $250
To renew your participation or submit a new application, please complete the LRIS Panel Application.
If you have any questions, would like to verify your current panel status, or would like additional information about the program, please feel free to contact us at main@aabany.org.
