Seymour James Jr. has been chosen to lead the Legal Aid Society in New York City, capping a 40-year career at the organization representing indigent New Yorkers.
Legal Aid announced James as the new attorney-in-chief Tuesday, elevating him from his longtime role as attorney-in-charge of criminal matters to head an organization with a $230 million annual budget that handles more than 300,000 criminal, civil and juvenile justice matters annually and employs 1,100 attorneys and more than 700 social workers, investigators, paralegals and support and administrative staff.
