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SUMMARY:Brown Bag: Immigration Consequences of Marijuana Use
DESCRIPTION:Hi there\, \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Nov 10\, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsdeGsqzguGtw4xY9FXiT4vCzNB4VLkqw3 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/brown-bag-immigration-consequences-of-marijuana-use/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T140000
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SUMMARY:Brown Bag: DEI Committee Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Nov 16\, 2022 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtcOCrrzguG93kacNvRB8k1B8_rlRISzt- \n  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/brown-bag-dei-committee-listening-session-3/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T130000
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UID:3346-1673352000-1673355600@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA NE Brown Bag: The American Immigration Council/AIC
DESCRIPTION:The AILA NE AIC liaison is hosting a brown bag  on Jan. 10 from noon to 1pm.  Panelists (Ilana Greenstein\, Emma Winger\,  and Margaret Holland-Sparages (AILA NE liaison to the AIC) will discuss the AIC’s impact litigation\, training and other resources\, and the positive impact on private practice. \n  \nRegister here: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMoc-CorjgqGNx0ISp_y7gKW3k808GUYAfd
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-brown-bag-the-american-immigration-council-aic/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T130000
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UID:3343-1673438400-1673442000@ailane.org
SUMMARY:Employment-Based Adjustment of Status: Current Trends and Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Hi there\, \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Jan 11\, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvd-mpqT8sGdH7JUQ3dl1FsAdmtwaNMDMN \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/employment-based-adjustment-of-status-current-trends-and-strategies/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T130000
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Parole Program for Haitians\, Cubans\, Nicaraguans\, and Venezuelans
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:           Sarah Allar (PAIR Project) \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Jan 24\, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvdOyupj8tGdLOEjKSIBn5WYsdTknx4Hdv\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n 
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/understanding-the-parole-program-for-haitians-cubans-nicaraguans-and-venezuelans/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T130000
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Brown Bag: What you Need to Know about Legal Tech to make 2023 your most Efficient Year Yet! Don’t “Let your Midnights Become your Afternoons”
DESCRIPTION:Register Here: \n\nClient Communication: How to Do it Effectively and Meet Clients Where They Are:\n\nLeverage customer service to enhance the attorney-client relationship\nObtain signatures outside the United States and update clients about important dates and documents like a pro\nEffectively navigate communication in the employer-employee context\n\n\n\n\n\n“It’s me…Hi…I’m the Problem\, It’s me” Don’t be that Person: Horror Stories from the Land of Legal Tech and How to Avoid Them\n\nImmigration Court and Tech: How to NOT get Banned from WebEx\nDon’t Give them anything to Talk about at Tea Time: Calendar and Document Management Essentials\n“Don’t … Get Older but Never Wiser:”Data Integrity is your new Best Friend
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-brown-bag-what-you-need-to-know-about-legal-tech-to-make-2023-your-most-efficient-year-yet-dont-let-your-midnights-become-your-afternoons/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T120000
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SUMMARY:Brown Bag: FOIA Requests with Trina Realmuto
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday February 7th at 12:00 Noon\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqdu-qqTwpH912UQoFwmg54zphDV-IlTPR\n\n\n\nHaving your clients’ records or analyzing a client’s case before moving forward can make or break your case.  Requesting a FOIA is an important part of the process\, but it can sometimes be a difficult one.  Attorney Trina Reamulto will share her wisdom with us regarding FOIA requests to help us understand it better and be more efficient in our efforts.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/brown-bag-foia-requests-with-trina-reamulto/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T140000
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SUMMARY:DEI Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Feb 8\, 2023 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErdeygqj8rHtGj9lU_xnhKRYDkLWfCiELM\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/dei-listening-session/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T120000
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SUMMARY:Brown bag CLE presentation on practicing immigration law in times of crisis Presenters: Mahsa Khanbabai\, Susan Church\, Ivan Espinosa-Madrigal\, and Emily Leung
DESCRIPTION:Brown bag CLE presentation on practicing immigration law in times of crisis\nPresenters: Mahsa Khanbabai\, Susan Church\, Ivan Espinosa-Madrigal\, and Emily Leung\nWhen:  February 9th at 12 noon.\nThe trafficking of immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard last year reminds us to prepare for the unexpected. As we approach another national election cycle\,the politicalization of immigration law and policies could lead to similar crises\, both man-made and naturally occuring.  These very well recognized panelists will speak about practicing when times get hard (new administration) and/or when we have a crisis such as what happened in Martha’s Viineyard. \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Feb 9\, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpf-CgqT0qG9RuV6JhggjqwBpGtyTe8-RM \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/brown-bag-practicing-immigration-law-in-the-time-of-crisis-mahsa-khanbabai-susan-church-ivan-espinosa-madrigal-and-emily-leung/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T120000
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Brown Bag: TPS 101!
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Feb 28\, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvc-mppjstE9AFymCmkIaMFbiijLuqOtO3 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-brown-bag-tps-101/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T120000
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SUMMARY:Preparing O-1 Petitions: Advanced Tips and Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Hi there\, \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Mar 28\, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwud-2tqzgqGdY4Qp4ERLzoWVFVFI_cDuq- \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/preparing-o-1-petitions-advanced-tips-and-strategies/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T120000
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CREATED:20230417T225916Z
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UID:3475-1682510400-1682510400@ailane.org
SUMMARY:Brown Bag Topic: Representing Afghan Asylum Seekers
DESCRIPTION:Brown Bag Topic: Representing Afghan Asylum Seekers\n \nPresenters:       PAIR Project’s Legal Director Elena Noureddine and Afghan Refugee Project Attorney Tara Rubenstein \n \nWhere and When: April 26\, 2023 from 12PM-1PM\n \nPlease join us for a Brown Bag session led by the PAIR Project’s Legal Director Elena Noureddine and Afghan Refugee Project Attorney Tara Rubenstein on representing Afghan asylum seekers. The session will cover the basics of asylum law and process\, highlighting the process for Afghan Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) cases. The session will also cover prevalent issue areas emerging in OAW cases\, including the terror/persecutor bars\, and share recent updates and trends from the Asylum Office.\n\n \nRegister in advance for this meeting: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpcOmtrz0oGtPSOqTUq0OvVzhMXzB_v4ul
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/brown-bag-topic-representing-afghan-asylum-seekers/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T130000
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UID:3484-1683633600-1683637200@ailane.org
SUMMARY:Brown Bag on Deferred Action for Workers
DESCRIPTION:Brown Bag on Deferred Action for Workers \nDate/time:       Tuesday\, May 9th\,  12 noon – 1pm \nTopic:              Brown Bag on Deferred Action for Workers: Learn how to assist workers who are involved in labor disputes apply for deferred action under a new DHS program to support labor enforcement investigations \nSpeakers*:      Jose Palma\, Justice at Work \nAudrey Richardson\, Greater Boston Legal Services \nTom Smith\, Justice at Work \nCourtney Snegroff\, Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts \nAdrian Ventura\, Centro Comunitario de Trabajadores
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/brown-bag-on-deferred-action-for-workers/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T120000
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SUMMARY:Brown Bag: Preventing compassion fatigue: Strategies to reduce burnout and improve lawyer wellbeing 
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: May 23\, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvcuiuqzMtG9GtM5tk1DFi3paooAqqCGSL\n\n\n\n\nPreventing compassion fatigue: Strategies to reduce burnout and improve lawyer wellbeing  \nImmigration lawyers often enter the profession with a strong desire to help people and a passion for justice. When lawyers are able to help those in need\, they can feel a strong sense of satisfaction\, which can motivate them to continue to work long hours which can lead to  difficulty with work life balance. In addition\, working with high numbers of clients in distress\, particularly with the changes since the pandemic\, many immigration lawyers are struggling with compassion fatigue. If left untreated\, this can lead to anxiety\, secondary trauma\, and burnout. This session will review strategies to support immigration lawyers on an organizational and individual level\, including how to create a compassionate boundaries\, recognize the signs of compassion fatigue\, and ways to enhance self-care and resiliency in daily life. \n  \nTracey Meyers\, Psy.D.\, clinical psychologist \nLawyers Concerned for Lawyers\, MA \nDr. Tracey Meyers is a licensed clinical psychologist in Connecticut\, New York\, and Massachusetts. She is a clinician with the Massachusetts lawyer assistance program\, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) Inc\, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping lawyers\, judges\, and law students with many personal and professional issues of life in the law.  Prior to this\, Tracey worked for the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services where she spent over 15 years working in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. Tracey has a strong commitment to integrative medicine for mental health and wellness and leads mental health\,  mindfulness and yoga programs for groups\, individuals\, and professionals in the workplace.  
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/brown-bag-preventing-compassion-fatigue-strategies-to-reduce-burnout-and-improve-lawyer-wellbeing/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T130000
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CREATED:20230510T141355Z
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UID:3505-1684929600-1684933200@ailane.org
SUMMARY:Partnerships in Forensic Medical Evaluations with the MGH Asylum Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Partnerships in Forensic Medical Evaluations with the MGH Asylum ClinicOver the past 5 years the MGH Asylum Clinic and our 125+ volunteers have collaborated with attorneys in New England to provide physical and psychological forensic medical evaluations (FME) to 525 asylum applicants. Among this group\, the asylum grant rate has been 90% for those who have received final adjudication. Dr. Matt Gartland (Internist and Pediatrician\, Director) and Dr. Altaf Saadi (Neurologist\, Associate Director) will present lessons learned on best practices in forming partnerships to address FME and community resource navigation in service of asylum applicants and their families including comparative models and recent medical literature.\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\nMatthew Gartland\, MD\, Director MGH Asylum Clinic\n\nDr. Altaf Saadi\, Neurologist\, Associate Director\, MGH Asylum Clinic\n\nMay 24\, 2023\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm\n\nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/j/91743863593?pwd=dVRMVkZtTnNhdTRzV280Qzg5Z0N5QT09
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/partnerships-in-forensic-medical-evaluations-with-the-mgh-asylum-clinic/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T130000
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SUMMARY:Submitting PERMS through the FLAG System
DESCRIPTION:Date:                May 31st \nTime:               12 noon to 1pm \nTitle:                Submitting PERMS through the FLAG System \nSpeaker:           Vince Lau (Clark Lau LLC) \n  \nHi there\, \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: May 31\, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpdOiqqjMuGNKb3v-8FdVYHbrAOjGy-Udc \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/brown-bag-on-perm-process-tbd/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T013339
CREATED:20230504T121713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T121800Z
UID:3490-1686225600-1686229200@ailane.org
SUMMARY:Brown Bag: Online Filings through myUSCIS: Who\, What\, Why?
DESCRIPTION:Online Filings through myUSCIS: Who\, What\, Why? \nDate/time:       Thursday\, June 8th\,  12 noon – 1pm \nTopic:              Apprehensive about using myUSCIS to file petitions and applications?  Learn about which forms can be filed\, and the advantages of online filing\, in this CLE brown bag. \nSpeaker           Ruby Powers (Powers Law Group) \nHi there\, \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Jun 8\, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sfuGprD4qHdMdz77x6wh9vd0phLTeojb2 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/brown-bag-online-filings-through-myuscis-who-what-why/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T013339
CREATED:20230607T132540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T132540Z
UID:3548-1686830400-1686834000@ailane.org
SUMMARY:Bylaws\, Boards\, and Benefits of Getting More Involved
DESCRIPTION:Do the inner workings of our chapter seem opaque and confusing?  Are you wondering how our brand new bylaws affect you and our chapter as a whole? Are you interested in getting more involved with AILA NE and/or joining a national committee? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of those questions\, this is the brownbag for you!  Speakers will explain how our local Board operates\, how to get on a national committee and review highlights from our brand spanking new bylaws. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvceqoqD8jHtRoLK6cbrP5GyNqObIkVBrS
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/bylaws-boards-and-benefits-of-getting-more-involved/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T013339
CREATED:20230627T143955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T151513Z
UID:3603-1689249600-1689253200@ailane.org
SUMMARY:Litigation Committee Brown Bag
DESCRIPTION:Register in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtcO-hrDksEtewdhB_6PEQlVVcgRYRxI_e \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n▪ Speaker(s): Mark Stevens and Kathleen Gillespie\n▪ What to expect: A discussion of notable cases from the past few months out of the BIA\, the federal district courts for MA\, NH\, and RI\, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit\, along with a quick review of the most recent SCOTUS immigration-related decisions.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/litigation-committee-brown-bag/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T013339
CREATED:20230809T134348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T134348Z
UID:3695-1691668800-1691672400@ailane.org
SUMMARY:Brown Bag - Pathway for Immigrant Workers
DESCRIPTION:This a Cambridge based non-profit that provides pro bono legal services to local employers and nonprofits wishing to sponsor their lower wage workers (or any nonprofit worker) for an employment based green card through the Labor Certification process.  Attend and learn more about the PERM process for nonprofessional jobs and how PIW can collaborate with you and your clients. \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.  \nWhen: Aug 10\, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)  \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMuf-6gqj0tG9wqKNYpusT_0sNn3axczA-9  \n  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n  \nFor more information\, please reach out to Leslie Ditrani\, Leslie@myimmigrantpathway.org\, or visit our website at www.myimmigrantpathway.org.  
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/brown-bag-pathway-for-immigrant-workers/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T013339
CREATED:20230809T135847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T135847Z
UID:3698-1694520000-1694523600@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AIC J-1 Program Brown Bag
DESCRIPTION:The American Immigration Council sponsors intern and trainee programs at host organizations across the United States. The Council promotes exchange by providing direct support to Exchange Visitors\, Host Organizations and Attorneys\, from application for J visa sponsorship through alumni engagement. Learn more about this great program and how it could help you. \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEldO-qpjkvGtQ-QWjjv4r1aRmZS-VIMHbi  \n  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aic-j-1-program-brown-bag/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T013339
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SUMMARY:KIND Brown Bag
DESCRIPTION:On September 25th at 12pm please join Attorney Ashley Barkoudah and Attorney Branden Ladebush of Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) for a brown bag on Representing Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Matters. This presentation will review special considerations to take into account representing children in their immigration matters\, we will also cover the work KIND does and how you can get involved! \n  \nHere is the link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZGE1NmRiOWUtYTUxNi00MWJiLWIyNjktMmExMjBkZjc2YWNl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22103be3e3-0c59-44bd-bee9-5e25d26dcbdb%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2249433675-5c3e-4328-81d8-3b760096d521%22%7d \nJoin on your computer\, mobile app or room device \nClick here to join the meeting \nMeeting ID: 252 899 159 391 \nPasscode: SMV8Lh \nDownload Teams | Join on the web \nOr call in (audio only) \n+1 253-287-3426\,\,633104464#   United States\, Tacoma \nPhone Conference ID: 633 104 464#
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/kind-brown-bag/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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SUMMARY:NMD Brown Bag: Immigration Career Paths
DESCRIPTION:Feeling excited for your future in immigration law\, but overwhelmed by how to get there? Are you unsure what practice area you want to pursue\, or maybe you know what you want but would like to learn more? Do you enjoy being motivated and inspired by motivating and inspiring lawyers? If so\, please join us at our Brown Bag Event on Tuesday\, Sept. 26 for a Q&A session with top-tiered attorneys from various firms and practice areas. You can learn about opening your own solo practice\, discover the in’s and out’s (and H’s and B’s) of business immigration\, and find out what it takes to make it in the non-profit world. Submit questions ahead of time to ailanenmd@gmail.com so we can ensure we can address your questions. We look forward to seeing you at what promises to be a fun and enlightening Brown Bag lunch hour! \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpdeysrTsiHtCQtK2vMcnsp8stsFLJH6VT \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/nmd-brown-bag-immigration-career-paths/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T120000
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SUMMARY:State Legislative Relations Committee Brown Bag
DESCRIPTION:State Legislative Relations Committee Brown Bag \nOctober 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT \nWith one of the most linguistically diverse states in the country\, Massachusetts must build the capacity of public-facing state agencies to meet the language access needs of an increasingly diverse population. Please join our State Legislative Relations Liaisons and Iris Eileen Coloma-Gaines from the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) who will be discussing the Language Access and Inclusion Act (H.3084/S.1990)\, which would dramatically expand the availability of non-English language resources at government agencies in Massachusetts. Iris Eileen Coloma-Gaines is MLRI’s statewide Language Access Attorney and has practiced poverty law for over 30 years in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. Finally\, our chapter liaisons will also provide some tips on how to advocate for bills locally and discuss other pending bills in Massachusetts that can impact immigrants. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84376662458?pwd=iUanNYCak97AMcQ6UcwfBacD17iC9F.1 \n  \nMeeting ID: 843 7666 2458 \nPasscode: 261418
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/state-legislative-relations-committee-brown-bag/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T120000
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SUMMARY:Joint Mentors Circle/NMD Brown Bag on Mentors Circle program
DESCRIPTION:Joint Mentors Circle/NMD Brown Bag on Mentors Circle program \nWednesday\, 10/11 at 12 p.m. \nAre you seeking connection\, networking\, and a place to bounce case and practice ideas in a casual format? Look no further than the AILA NE Mentors Circles!  Join us to learn more about the Mentors Circle program\, hear from past & current Mentors Circle members\, and ask all your burning questions. The Mentors Circle program benefits new members\, members expanding into new areas of practice\, and experienced immigration attorneys who are connected through similar practice areas and interests. Mentor circles create opportunities for open discussion to all aspects of immigration practice and beyond! \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81299687026 \nMeeting ID: 812 9968 7026 \n— \nOne tap mobile \n+13092053325\,\,81299687026# US
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/joint-mentors-circle-nmd-brown-bag-on-mentors-circle-program/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T120000
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SUMMARY:CLE Brown Bag - STEM NIW
DESCRIPTION:Please join this brown bag on STEM NIWs: new policy guidance in practice. We plan to give a brief overview of NIW self-petitions for STEM fields\, and discuss policy guidance adopted in early 2022 in practice.\n\nSpeaker: Margaret Holland Sparages\n\nInvite:\nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Nov 1\, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYld-qrrD0jEtUROSAiPdtQbXvBENff9zhm \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/cle-brown-bag-stem-niw/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T130000
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SUMMARY:Brown Bag: Representing immigrants detained by ICE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brown bag lunch as we discuss the nuts and bolts of providing legal services to immigrants detained by ICE in New England. We will provide an overview of the detention landscape and discuss custody and other detention-specific avenues for relief.   (Presented by Irene Freidel\, Detention Program Manager\, Political Asylum/Immigration Representation (PAIR) Project) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0scOmprjgsHtVuBxEna2zmqEW_naHWnvnX \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/brown-bag-representing-immigrants-detained-by-ice/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T120000
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SUMMARY:Brown Bag about Layoffs
DESCRIPTION:November 29 from 12 to 1PM EST: Brown Bag about Layoffs. Join us for an informative session on the impact of layoffs for foreign nationals and employers. We will discuss various requirements for different visa categories\, grace periods\, impact on PERM\, and explore different options for foreign nationals. \n\nModerator: Shannon Parker\, Mintz Levin \nPanelists: Julie Galvin\, WR Immigration and Mary Walsh\, Iandoli Cronin & Desai \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/j/94410997735?pwd=R3Y3RFArM2dKeDFaNUtzR1RYMVN1Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 944 1099 7735 \nPasscode: 179142 \n— \nOne tap mobile \n+16465189805\,\,94410997735# US (New York) \n+16468769923\,\,94410997735# US (New York) \n— \nDial by your location \n\n+1 646 518 9805 US (New York)\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/brown-bag-about-layoffs/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T120000
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SUMMARY:Retrospective/Ghosts of Federal Litigation Past
DESCRIPTION:Hi there\, \nHear from experts with their informal anecdotes and favorite stories from federal litigation in this informal discussion.  Chime in and share your own stories! Speakers: Jesse Bless and Luana Biagini. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvdeGqqj8uHNDFo–SJxLT157B96iT-tp8 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/retrospective-ghosts-of-federal-litigation-past/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T140000
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SUMMARY:CLE Brown Bag on PERM – Good\, Bad and the ugly
DESCRIPTION:Date: 12/06/2023 \nTime: 1 pm \nTitle: PERM – Good\, Bad and the ugly \nSpeaker: Bennett Savitz \nWhat to expect: Understanding the New Form ETA 9089 \nZoom Registration Link: \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Dec 6\, 2023\, 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrf-upqjsoHNMi6sem57Ko2U6v4oevCj5- \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/cle-brown-bag-on-perm-good-bad-and-the-ugly/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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