In its Access to Justice column, Law360 spotlighted Milbank’s recent success in securing a settlement with New York City requiring it to install Wi-Fi in shelters across the City to enable access to remote education during the COVID-19 pandemic. The column details the class action lawsuit brought by the pro bono legal team, led by Milbank Litigation & Arbitration partner Grant Mainland, including the team’s decision to frame the case as an issue of basic educational access, the challenges posed by the expedited nature of the case, and the relief secured by the settlement.
Read the full profile, “Milbank Secures Wi-Fi Settlement For NYC Homeless Shelters,” here.