Originally held on Friday, October 25, 2024 | 8:30 am – 3:15 pm
| Program Co-Chair: | Program Co-Chair: |
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 Dorian E. Rojas Director of Programs, Immigrant-ARC |
 Ludivine Van der Heyden Pro Bono Immigration Attorney, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP |
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This timely Immigration Law Institute is dedicated to educating immigration practitioners with well-rounded, up-to-date information on the latest trends in the field. Attendees will delve into advanced humanitarian law subjects, gaining a comprehensive understanding of recent changes in asylum law, DACA, T and U visas, Temporary Protected Status, and Parole. They will learn how to identify and combat fraud in immigration cases, including the prosecution of scams and fraud targeting immigrants. The symposium will also cover navigating employment and labor laws for advising immigrant workers, providing insights into labor protections and tax considerations. Additionally, participants will explore the critical intersections of ethics, technology, and immigration practice, learning how to integrate technology while maintaining ethical standards and ensuring client confidentiality. Attendees will leave equipped with practical skills, legal knowledge, and ethical guidelines to enhance their practice and better serve their clients.
Here are the panels and descriptions of each:
Panel 1: Advanced Humanitarian Immigration Law 2024
This panel will provide you an opportunity to gain comprehensive knowledge of humanitarian immigration law in 2024. With the recent influx of migrants, those fleeing war-torn areas, and evolving immigration policies, understanding the intricacies of humanitarian relief is more critical than ever. We will provide an overview of the basics of immigration law, including the immigration agencies and types of humanitarian relief that are relevant to our discussion. We will then take a deeper look at the recent changes in asylum law, DACA protection, T and U visas, Temporary Protected Status, and Parole. This course is designed to equip attorneys with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of humanitarian immigration cases effectively.
Panel 2: Fraud Prevention and Prosecution in Immigration Law: A Primer for Attorneys
During this panel, attendees will learn about U-Visas and immigration fraud cases from the perspective of the prosecutors’ office. Additionally, we will review the criminal law statutes used to prosecute fraud cases. The panel will end with an explanation of new and common immigration scams. More importantly, it will provide practical advice, equip attendees with the tools to report fraud to law enforcement entities and overcome the barriers that often prevent immigrants from seeking redress.
Panel 3: Navigating Employment and Labor Laws for Attorneys Advising Immigrant Workers
This panel is tailored for attorneys who need to understand employment law to effectively advise a migrant population. It will delve into employment law protections for immigrant workers, discussing the latest developments in labor laws and providing a comprehensive overview of the employment authorization process. Attorneys will gain insights into Temporary Protected Status and learn how to counsel their clients on labor protections and tax considerations.
Panel 4: AI in Immigration Law: Practice and Ethics
In an era where technology and legal practice intersect more than ever, “AI in Immigration Law: Practical Applications and Ethical Considerations” is a timely Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session designed for legal professionals navigating the complexities of immigration law through the lens of artificial intelligence (AI). The legal landscape is rapidly evolving with the integration of AI technologies, offering unprecedented tools for enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and client service in immigration practice. From case management and document analysis to client communication and legal research, AI’s capabilities are vast. However, the adoption of such technologies also brings forth a plethora of ethical considerations. This panel-style session aims to address these dual facets of AI in immigration law, providing a comprehensive overview of practical applications while critically examining the ethical implications.
Program Fee:
$199 for Members | $299 for Nonmembers -
Introductions by:
Dorian E. Rojas, Director of Programs, Immigrant-ARC
Evans J. Legros, Founding Member, Legros Law Firm, PLLCAdvanced Humanitarian Immigration Law 2024
Ludivine Van der Heyden, Pro Bono Immigration Attorney, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Deidre Stradone, Associate Director of Immigration Intervention Project, Sanctuary for FamiliesFraud Prevention and Prosecution in Immigration Law: A Primer for Attorneys
Elizabeta Markuci, Catholic Charities Community Services
Euna Park, Richmond County District Attorney’s Office
Saad Siddiqui, Bronx County District Attorney’s OfficeNavigating Employment and Labor Laws for Attorneys Advising Immigrant Workers
Sonica Dixon, Dixon Law Firm LLC
Sandra Dieudonne, Immigration and Refugee Services, Catholic Charities
Christopher Gregorio, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP
Nadine T. Trinh, Jackson Lewis, PCAI in Immigration Law: Practice and Ethics
Greg Siskind, Partner, Siskind Susser
Nicholas Mireles, Principal Attorney, The Law Office of Nicholas J. Mireles, APC
Matthew Krein, Associate Attorney, MacMurray & Associates -
8:30 am – 9:00 am
Networking Breakfast (Meeting Hall)9:00 am – 9:15 am
Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Topics9:15 am – 10:15 am
Advanced Humanitarian Immigration Law- Basics of Immigration Law: Who are the agencies involved and what is the humanitarian relief available?
- Recent Developments: Asylum, DACA, T & U visas, TPS, and Parole
10:15 am – 10:30 am
Coffee Break10:30 am – 11:30 am
Fraud Prevention and Prosecution in Immigration Law: A Primer for Attorneys- How to Prosecute Fraud Cases
- Identify Common Immigration Scams
- Commonly Used Statutes and Prosecutorial Remedies
11:30 am – 11:35 am
Transition11:35 am – 12:35 pm
Navigating Employment and Labor Laws for Attorneys Advising on Immigration Matters- Comprehensive Review of Employment Authorization Process
- Employer Side of immigration as it relates to undocumented workers.
- Labor Law Protections for Immigrant Workers
12:35 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch (Reception Area)1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
AI in Immigration Law: Practice and Ethics- Immigration Through the Lens of AI
- Ethical Integration of the Technology
- Tools to Enhance Efficiency, Accuracy and Client Services
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Closing remarks -
New York: 3.0 Professional Practice; 1.0 Ethics; .5 Law Practice Management
New Jersey:3.9 General; 1.0 Professional Responsibility
California: 3.0 General; 1.0 Professional Responsibility
Pennsylvania: 3.0 General; 1.0 Professional Responsibility
Connecticut: Available to Licensed AttorneysBy Panel:
Advanced Humanitarian Law 2024
NY: 1.0 Professional Practice
NJ: 1.2 General
CA: 1.0 General
PA: 1.0 GeneralFraud Prevention and Prosecution in Immigration Law: A Primer for Attorneys
NY: 1.0 Professional Practice
NJ: 1.1 General
CA: 1.0 General
PA: 1.0 GeneralNavigating Employment and Labor Laws for Attorneys Advising Immigrant Workers
NY: 1.0 Professional Practice
NJ: 1.1 General
CA: 1.0 General
PA: 1.0 GeneralAI in Immigration Law: Practice and Ethics
NY: 1.0 Ethics; .5 LPM
NJ: 1.0 Professional Responsibility; .5 General
CA: 1.0 Professional Responsibility; .5 General
PA: 1.0 Professional Responsibility; .5 General
Thank You to Our Sponsors:Silver Sponsors:
Sponsoring Association Committee:
Immigration and Nationality Law, Dorian E. Rojas and Ludivine Van Der Heyden, Co-ChairsCo-Sponsoring Organization:
Small Law Firm CenterCo-Sponsoring Association Committees:
Criminal Advocacy | Michael Lloyd Yaeger, Chair
Criminal Court | Anna G. Cominsky and Carola Beeney, Co-Chairs
Small Law Firm| Adam N. Weissman, ChairSponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Yelena Balashchenko, Manager, Business Development & Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | ybalashchenko@nycbar.org