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SUMMARY:AILA NE Webinar: H-1B Updates
DESCRIPTION:AILA NE Webinar: H-1B Updates \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jK9OZ_XzTk2SqSOkgxnsAQ \nSpeakers: \n\nAnnelise Araujo (Araujo & Fisher LLC)\nGreg Siskind (Siskind Susser PC)\n\nJoin Annelise Araujo and Greg Siskind for a discussion of recent and proposed changes in the H-1B category.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-webinar-h-1b-updates/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T120000
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Webinar: Demystifying Immigration Court Practice
DESCRIPTION:Are you reading the headlines and wishing you could join in the fight to support non-citizens\, by representing them in their immigration proceedings?  But wary of venturing into Immigration Court?  We’ve got you! \nPlease join Robin Nice of McHaffey & Nice\, Jeannie Kain of Kain Immigration\, and Jessica Mols\, Pro Bono Counsel at Cooley LLP\, for an introduction to removal proceedings and practicing before the Immigration Court\, from their experiences both as practitioners and as mentors for other attorneys. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: \nhttps://ropesgray.zoom.us/j/98675375186?pwd=YbtvrTp03uTlZCCHbg6gF7uYugZbfy.1 \nMeeting ID:  986 7537 5186 \nPasscode: 219309 \n 
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-webinar-demystifying-immigration-court-practice/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20250808T024739Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Monthly Chapter Meeting (virtual) - October 23\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:AILA NE Monthly Chapter Meeting (virtual) – October 23\, 2025\, at 4pm – 6:30pm. \nDetails to follow. \nJoin Here
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-monthly-chapter-meeting-online-october-23-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20250917T185839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T105259Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Webinar: The State of New Hampshire - Is it safe for my client to drive in New Hampshire?
DESCRIPTION:AILA NE Webinar: The State of New Hampshire – Is it safe for my client to drive in New Hampshire? \n Join us for a brown bag to hear from New Hampshire immigration law practitioners and advocates about what is happening on the ground and how it could affect your clients. Topics will include the recently enacted bills involving out-of-state drivers’ licenses\, proposed anti-immigrant legislation for current year\, the expansion of 287(g) agreements\, and what enforcement and detention looks like in 2025 in New Hampshire. \nPlease register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/seiuUUx2QceBjccfJVX_2g
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-brown-bag-state-of-new-hampshire/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20251028T104122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T104322Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person Event: AILA NE in Springfield\, MA on Wednesday 11/5 at 6 pm!
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Event: AILA NE in Springfield\, MA on Wednesday 11/5 at 6 pm!\n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening meetup with your AILA NE colleagues in Springfield\, MA.\nWhat: A casual dinner with your AILA NE colleagues in Springfield\nWhen: Wednesday November 5 at 6 pm\nWhere: Nadim’s Downtown Mediterranean Grill\, 1390 Main Street\, Springfield\, MA\nCost: AILA NE will subsidize appetizers – pay your own way for dinner/drinks!\n\n\n\n\nRegister here so we can make a reservation for the right number of people.\n\nAlso\, join the WhatsApp group “AILA NE in Springfield\, MA” to stay connected with your fellow colleagues. We may use this to reach you with any last-minute updates.\n\n\n\nWhatsApp not working for you? You can text Miki Matrician at 617-417-5950.\n\n \n\nWhatsApp Tip: Please make sure you enable Cellular Data so you can receive messages while you are not in a Wifi network
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/in-person-event-aila-ne-in-springfield-ma-on-wednesday-11-5-at-6-pm/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T183000
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CREATED:20250808T025032Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Chapter Meeting (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next chapter meeting at the MCLE building (10 Winter Pl\, Boston\, MA 02108)! Can’t make it in person? Please join us by Zoom! Register here: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/lRBkFeYlRW6m2DPoKH4Adg \n4:00pm             The ABCs of Habeas Petitions \nAre you ready to expand your toolkit and fight for your detained clients in federal court? Join us for a dynamic introduction to the ABC’s of Habeas Corpus Petitions—an essential remedy for challenging immigration detention when bond is denied or unavailable. We’ll review how to become authorized to practice in federal district courts in Massachusetts\, New Hampshire\, Rhode Island\, Vermont\, and Maine—so you can get licensed and ready to file when it matters most. Whether you’re a newer practitioner or just new to habeas\, this session will help you feel empowered to take action and deepen your litigation skills. \n5:00pm              Business Meeting \n5:30pm             Main Meeting: Navigating the Habeas Landscape – Detention\, Due Process & the Habeas Project in MA \nJoin us for an essential conversation on the evolving role of habeas corpus petitions in immigration detention cases. With federal courts playing a critical role in safeguarding due process amid restrictive detention practices\, this session will cover where we are\, how we got here\, and what tools remain at our disposal. \nWe’re thrilled to welcome a panel of distinguished experts: Christy Rodriguez\, Senior Immigration Attorney\, Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI)\, and Daniel McFadden\, Managing Attorney\, ACLU of Massachusetts. Panelists will provide: a clear overview of the current habeas landscape in MA and beyond\, practical guidance on when and how to file habeas petitions for detained clients\, a report on the state and future of the Habeas Project and need for volunteers\, and strategies for new and seasoned practitioners to get involved in habeas advocacy. \nPlease join us for some light bites and refreshments immediately  \nJoin here
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-monthly-chapter-meeting-online-november-20-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T133000
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CREATED:20251117T135141Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Roundtable: Understanding AILA’s Proposed Bylaws Amendments and Governance Modernization
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging conversation with our own AILA NE Board of Governors members\, Miki Matrician and Mahsa Khanbabai\, as we unpack AILA’s transformative plan to modernize its governance structure. \nUnder the leadership of AILA Past President Kelli Stump\, the Board of Governors approved key changes designed to strengthen representation and enhance participation across the organization. As part of this effort\, AILA President Jeff Joseph and the Board have proposed amendments to AILA’s Bylaws to reflect this new governance model. These amendments will be presented to the membership during the Special Meeting of the Members on November 18\, and voting will remain open until December 18. \nThis roundtable will provide a space to answer any questions from New England Chapter members and also address: \n– The intent and impact of the proposed amendments \n– How these changes seek to strengthen AILA’s leadership and inclusivity \n– What members should know about the voting process \n– How you can get more involved in AILA’s governance \nRegister here: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/EA2ASLJcRSCapyuNNWwkmA
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-roundtable-understanding-ailas-proposed-bylaws-amendments-and-governance-modernization/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T100000
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UID:5318-1764410400-1764421200@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA NE Social Event: “Hike to Burn the Turkey and Pies” November 29 (Saturday) in the Berkshires!
DESCRIPTION:Event: “Hike to Burn the Turkey and Pies” November 29 (Saturday) in the Berkshires! \n\nHere are the details:\n\nWhen: Saturday\, November 29 – meet at 10am\nTrail: Monument Mountain via Hickey & Peeskawsa Peak Loop\, Great Barrington\n\nMiles: 2.4 miles 🥾\n\nElevation Gain: 669 ft elevation gain 📈\n\nLevel: Moderate\n\nParking: Large parking lot on Stockbridge Rd. (PARKING FEE ~$5\, cards accepted) (GPS Coordinates 42.24325\, -73.33522)\n\nSign up for the WhatsApp Group: “Hike to Burn the Turkey and Pies” if you are interested in joining us! \n\nSpecial Features: Spectacular view facing east 🌅 (great for sunrise!) This is a classic hike in the Berkshires\,  a favorite among locals and visitors alike. That might be because of the big payoff at the top for just a 1.2-mile walk up. \nWhere to go after – we will decide closer to the date\, based on demand!\nOption A: No Comply – https://nocomplyfoods.com/\n258 Stockbridge Rd\, Great Barrington\, MA\nOption B: Fuel Bistro/Fuel Coffee\n293 Main St.\, Great Barrington\, MA
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-social-event-hike-to-burn-the-turkey-and-pies-november-29-saturday-in-the-berkshires/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20251201T144022Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE ROUNDTABLE: Understanding AILA’s Proposed Bylaws Amendments and Governance Modernization
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, December 3\, 2025 \nTime: 1:00 – 1:30 PM ET \nJoin us for a conversation with our own AILA NE Board of Governors members\, Leslie Holman\, Mahsa Khanbabai\, and Miki Matrician\, as we unpack AILA’s transformative plan to modernize its governance structure. \nUnder the leadership of AILA Past President Kelli Stump\, the Board of Governors approved key changes designed to strengthen representation and enhance participation across the organization. As part of this effort\, AILA President Jeff Joseph and the Board have proposed amendments to AILA’s Bylaws to reflect this new governance model. These amendments will be presented to the membership during the Special Meeting of the Members on November 18\, and voting will remain open until December 18. \nThis roundtable will provide a space to answer any questions from New England Chapter members and also address: \n\nThe intent and impact of the proposed amendments\nHow these changes seek to strengthen AILA’s leadership and inclusivity\nWhat members should know about the voting process\nHow you can get more involved in AILA’s governance\n\nRegister here: \nhttps://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/LDnwChisSPe0vQr7l-MNWA
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-roundtable-understanding-ailas-proposed-bylaws-amendments-and-governance-modernization-2/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
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UID:5341-1765285200-1765288800@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA NE Webinar: Consular Interviews - Insights from Behind the Glass
DESCRIPTION:AILA NE Webinar: Consular Interviews – Insights from Behind the Glass \nSpeaker:         Regina Cocco \nDate/Time:      Tuesday\, December 9th from 1-2pm. \nRegister here:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Keq756KWTYeKYskCbMVOxg \nGain firsthand perspective from a former U.S. consular adjudications officer as we explore what really happens during visa interviews on the other side of the glass. We will discuss practical guidance for preparing clients for consular interviews\, avoiding red flags\, and understanding how consular officers assess credibility\, documents\, and potential fraud. \nNote: this webinar will have a 100-attendee limit.  A recording of the webinar will be available on the AILA NE website afterwards.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-webinar-consular-interviews-insights-from-behind-the-glass/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20250822T164215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T134752Z
UID:5194-1765474200-1765490400@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA NE Holiday Party - SAVE THE DATE!
DESCRIPTION:AILA NE Holiday Party @Omni Parker House \nBack by popular demand\, we’re thrilled to return to the Omni Parker House for our annual AILA NE Holiday Party! Join us for an evening of community\, celebration\, and connection as we close out 2025 together. \nWhen: Thursday\, December 11 | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM \nWhere: Omni Parker House\, 60 School Street\, Boston\, MA \n\n5:30 – 6:30 PM: Cocktail Hour\n6:30 – 10:00 PM: Dinner\, Live Music\, and Photo Booth Fun\n\nTickets (First-Come\, First-Served | Limit: 200 attendees) \n$20 – AILA NE Members at Nonprofits \n$50 – AILA NE Members \nWe’ve secured a courtesy block of 20 rooms for December 11 at a discounted rate of $159/night. Booking link will be available next week—stay tuned! \nDeadline to Register: Thursday\, December 4 – No walk-ins will be accepted. \nPurchase your ticket here: https://www.ailaneconference.org/product/2025-aila-ne-holiday-party/
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-holiday-party-save-the-date/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20251112T145501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T180947Z
UID:5326-1768323600-1768330800@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA NE In-Person Event: Fireside Chat With Former IJs - Co-hosted by AILA NE and BBA
DESCRIPTION:Fireside Chat With Former IJs – Co-hosted by AILA NE and BBA \nAILA New England is fortunate to have so former IJs as fellow chapter members. Please join us in a fireside chat where IJs will share their experiences on the bench\, what they think is coming down the pipe\, and what they could and couldn’t do as IJs. \nWhat: A casual fireside chat\, with food and beverage included \nWhen: Tuesday\, January 13\, 2026 at 5:00 – 7:00 pm (5:00 – 6:00 chat\, 6:00 – 7:00 reception) \nWhere: Boston Bar Association (16 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA 02108) \nCost: Free \nRegister:       https://bostonbar.my.site.com/LightningMemberPortal/s/lt-event?id=a1YRc000003QLFBMA4&sfdcIFrameOrigin=null#/reg/tickets (when you reach the payment screen\, enter the code AILAMEM for free registration) \nPlease note that only AILA NE and BBA members may attend. We regret that we cannot accept non-members/significant others.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-in-person-event-fireside-chat-with-former-ijs-co-hosted-by-aila-ne-and-bba/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag,AILA NE Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20251027T164901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T164913Z
UID:5298-1769097600-1769106600@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA New England Monthly Chapter Meeting (January)
DESCRIPTION:AILA New England Monthly Chapter Meeting (January) \n[Save the date/time – more details to follow]\nRegister in advance for this meeting: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/eLucsvb0QmOn5VgtWhO5kg \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nUnless otherwise stated\, the format for each chapter meeting is as follows: \n[4:00pm – 5:00pm: We may have a meeting for newer attorneys at select meetings]\n5:00pm – 5:30pm: Business meeting \n5:30pm – 6:30pm: Main meeting panel or presentation
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-new-england-monthly-chapter-meeting-january/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20251224T095300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T210313Z
UID:5357-1769691600-1769695200@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA NE Webinar: On the Ground in Maine
DESCRIPTION:AILA NE Webinar: On the Ground in Maine \nJoin us for a brown bag to hear from Maine immigration lawyers and leaders about what is happening on the ground in Maine. Topics will include the recently passed bill limiting local and state police cooperation with ICE and CBP\, the changing workforce and issues facing immigrant workers\, and new detention facilities and practices. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1jg_-GDdS9iIlTtcSJIIxg \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n Panelists:\n\nLisa Parisio (ILAP)\nDon (ILAP Rural Maine Project)\nMax Brooks (ACLU Maine)\nAnna Welch  (Maine Law School Immigration Clinic)\nMatt Maiona (Maiona Ward Immigration Law)
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-webinar-the-state-of-maine-legislative-developments/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20260105T141552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T143054Z
UID:5362-1770037200-1770040800@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA NE Webinar: The State of Asylum: Navigating CFIs\, Pretermission\, and Other Shenanigans
DESCRIPTION:Join this brownbag and conversation about the current state of expedited removal orders (real and imagined)\, credible fear interviews\, pretermission due to ACAs and lack of a prima facie case\, and whatever new miscarriages of justice arise between now and this brownbag. \nPresented by Shaan Chatterjee from the EOIR Committee and Michael DeRienzo and Robin Nice from the Asylum Committee. \n\nRegister in advance for this meeting: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/c-YZQQs_Rw-68H7XvhnbrQ \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-webinar-the-state-of-asylum-navigating-cfis-pretermission-and-other-shenanigans/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T124500
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20260125T163646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T163718Z
UID:5370-1770379200-1770381900@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA NE Roundtable: Culture & Religion in Practice (AILA NE DEI Committee)
DESCRIPTION:The AILA NE DEI Committee invites you to chat about the place of culture and religion in our work – a timely discussion for us as a profession\, since culture\, religion and identity have become central to the government’s drive in restricting entry and expanding enforcement. Some questions and issues to be considered: \n\nHow culture & religion shapes our work as immigration attorneys?\nCan we leverage cultural competence to promote the growth of our practices? How does it affect our bottom line?\nHow do our own identities and lived experiences influence client relationships?\nDealing with cultural differences and making value judgements\nAdvocating for cultural and religious freedoms? For ourselves? For our clients? In government spaces? In our practices?\nHandling conflicts and biases (especially within complex advocacy spaces)\n\nFor any questions or suggestions contact the committee at ailanedeicommittee@gmail.com \nWe look forward to your voice at the table. \nZoom Link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87596561701pwd=zsvk2QRsfvdyMEhgJv0c5jkxO2pbs4.1 \nView meeting insights with Zoom AI Companion: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid=f9a64316-f9f7-4557-a5f5-dc365c2fd27e \nMeeting ID: 875 9656 1701 \nPasscode: 204788 \n— \nOne tap mobile \n+16469313860\,\,87596561701#\,\,\,\,*204788# US
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-roundtable-culture-religion-in-practice-aila-ne-dei-committee/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20260207T165250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T165250Z
UID:5395-1770814800-1770818400@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA New England Webinar: H-1B Lottery Update
DESCRIPTION:AILA New England Webinar: H-1B Lottery Update \nJoin us on Wednesday\, February 11th at 1pm as we look at the upcoming H-1B lottery and its weighted selection process: \nSpeaker: Bennett Savitz\nRegistration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/87FEVojMR3KAqO4Fc2ioJQ
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-new-england-webinar-h-1b-lottery-update/
CATEGORIES:AILA NE Brown Bag
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20251027T165011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T151821Z
UID:5300-1772121600-1772130600@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA New England Monthly Chapter Meeting (February)
DESCRIPTION:AILA New England February Chapter Meeting – All Members Welcome (in-person and online)\nPlease join AILA New England for our February Chapter Meeting on Thursday\, February 26\, at the Boston MCLE Building\, for an evening of community\, conversation\, and connection. \nSchedule \n\n4:00 – 5:00 PM | New Member Division Program\n5:00 – 5:30 PM | Business Meeting\n5:30 – 6:30 PM | Main Chapter Meeting\n7:00 PM | Optional Dinner with Colleagues (details below)\n\nMain Meeting: Steady Counsel in Unsteady Times: Supporting Ourselves and Immigrant Clients Through Anxiety\nImmigration practitioners regularly work with clients facing significant fear\, instability\, and uncertainty. This timely program will explore how we\, as attorneys\, can support our clients through emotionally turbulent times while also protecting our own well‑being. \nDrawing from removal defense\, business immigration\, and wellness/practice‑management perspectives\, the panel will share practical tools for: \n\nManaging client anxiety and heightened emotions\nSetting and maintaining healthy professional boundaries\nAvoiding burnout in high‑stress practice environments\nSustaining ourselves while continuing to show up for our clients\n\nSpeakers \n\nNicole Gabree\, Moderator\nChristina Corbaci\nLaura Keeler\nMichelle Shepard\n\nDinner to Follow: Join us for dinner after the AILA NE Meeting on Wellbeing and how to handle stress and anxiety during these challenging times. It’s an opportunity to continue expanding our networks and solidifying relationships after an hour of focusing on our wellbeing. We are making reservations – space is limited – RSVP first come-first served. \nWhat: A casual dinner with your AILA NE colleagues \nWhen: Thursday February 26 at 7 pm\, immediately after our meeting ends \nWhere: Hobgoblin at 48 Temple Place\, 2 min walk from the meeting at MCLE \nCost: Pay your own way \nRegister here! \nRegister in advance for this meeting: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/cfjH2rbCS7qlTGX1_rvlpg \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-new-england-monthly-chapter-meeting-february/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Roundtable - Pretermission of Asylum Claims (CBO Committee)
DESCRIPTION:Join the AILA NE CBO/Pro Bono Committee for a roundtable discussion on the pretermission of asylum applications. \nSarah Allar of the PAIR Project will facilitate this informal space for members to come together and share their experiences with pretermission in Boston and Chelmsford\, and to discuss strategies for responding. This includes pretermission based on incomplete applications (Matter of C-A-R-R)\, failure to establish a prima facie claim (Matter of H-A-A-V-)\, and asylum cooperative agreements (Matter of C-I-G-M & L-V-S-G-). Please note that this discussion will not be recorded. \nRegister here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ohQTIWJ5SjS5dsQmOQSjqw
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-webinar-cbo-committee-details-to-follow/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20260223T150651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T150921Z
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SUMMARY:AILA Webinar: The Calderon Settlement One Year Later - Practice Updates and Strategic Considerations Impacting Final Order Clients Married to U.S. Citizens
DESCRIPTION:AILA Webinar: The Calderon Settlement One Year Later: Practice Updates and Strategic Considerations Impacting Final Order Clients Married to U.S. Citizens \nRegister for\, and access recording here. \nThe Calderon et al. v. Noem et al. (D. Mass.) settlement created a powerful path to relief for noncitizens with final orders of removal who are married to U.S. citizens and who reside (or are detained) in New England. \nOne year into the settlement agreement—and with one year left to go—practitioners continue to navigate tricky questions about the bounds of class membership\, ICE compliance with the settlement\, and other strategic use of the settlement’s terms—including whether to advise clients to move to New England to take advantage of the settlement’s provision for reopening and dismissal of removal orders. \nThis webinar is designed for practitioners both inside and outside New England who advise clients facing potential removal. Class counsel will share lessons learned from the past year\, provide an overview of the agreement’s terms\, class eligibility and residency requirements\, and discuss best practices for filing requests for joint motions to reopen. There will be room for Q+A and discussion at the end of the webinar. \nSpeakers: \n\nKathleen M. Gillespie\, Lexington\, MA\nAdriana Lafaille\, ACLU of Massachusetts\, Boston MA\nChristina Luo\, Boston\, MA
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-webinar-the-calderon-settlement-one-year-later-practice-updates-and-strategic-considerations-impacting-final-order-clients-married-to-u-s-citizens/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20260304T174732Z
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SUMMARY:Training: EAJA Fees in Immigration Habeas Cases - Hosted by the Habeas Project of New England
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 10\, 2026 \nTime: 4:00–5:00 PM (ET) \nLocation: Zoom \nRegistration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6S_rgVPvRAeyNjZbQP8fZA \n  \nThis training covers how to seek attorneys’ fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) in immigration habeas cases. In some circumstances\, EAJA allows prevailing habeas petitioners to recover fees from the federal government\, including compensation for both the habeas litigation and the EAJA fee motion itself. Fee awards are not tied to whether—or how much—a client paid counsel\, making EAJA available in pro bono and low-bono cases. Participants will learn EAJA eligibility requirements\, filing deadlines\, and practical guidance for preparing an EAJA motion\, including procedural and substantive considerations\, assignment of fees to counsel\, and documenting and calculating fees and costs. \nPresenters: \n\nKerry Doyle\, Partner\, Green & Spiegel\nDan McFadden\, Managing Attorney\, ACLU of Massachusetts\n\nRegister here. 
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/training-eaja-fees-in-immigration-habeas-cases-hosted-by-the-habeas-project-of-new-england/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20260210T200234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T200411Z
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SUMMARY:AILA New England Brown Bags - Immigration Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Register in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tb_Xr5qgTzmmN_aOiMkNIQ \n  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the meeting.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/immigration-trauma/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20251027T165116Z
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SUMMARY:AILA New England Monthly Chapter Meeting (March)
DESCRIPTION:AILA New England Monthly Chapter Meeting (March) \n[Save the date/time – more details to follow]\nRegister in advance for this meeting: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/5-j8AOauTcusOf2L_YhrVw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nUnless otherwise stated\, the format for each chapter meeting is as follows: \n[4:00pm – 5:00pm: We may have a meeting for newer attorneys at select meetings]\n5:00pm – 5:30pm: Business meeting \n5:30pm – 6:30pm: Main meeting panel or presentation
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-new-england-monthly-chapter-meeting-march/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20260330T094206Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Webinar: Pretermission of Asylum Claims
DESCRIPTION:Register in advance for this meeting: here. \nFollowing the popularity of the recent roundtable on this topic\, the AILA New England CBO/Pro Bono Committee has agreed to host another discussion on pretermission of asylum applications \nSarah Allar of the PAIR Project will facilitate this informal space for members to come together and share their experiences with pretermission in Boston and Chelmsford\, and to discuss strategies for responding. This includes pretermission based on incomplete applications (Matter of C-A-R-R)\, failure to establish a prima facie claim (Matter of H-A-A-V-)\, and asylum cooperative agreements (Matter of C-I-G-M & L-V-S-G-). \nPlease note that this discussion will not be recorded.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-webinar-pretermission-of-asylum-claims/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20260330T094415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T094415Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Roundtable: Competency Evaluations in Immigration Proceedings: Matter of M-A-M Cases with Mark S. Silver\, Esq.
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/UC2Fylx-TG-DJto_wE1fhw \nJoin us for a dynamic roundtable on competency evaluations in immigration court\, with a special focus on Matter of M-A-M and its real-world impact on respondents with mental health concerns. Attorney and forensic psychiatric social worker Mark S. Silver will walk through practical strategies for identifying competency issues\, working with mental health experts\, and building a strong record to protect vulnerable clients.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-roundtable-competency-evaluations-in-immigration-proceedings-matter-of-m-a-m-cases-with-mark-s-silver-esq/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20260407T153300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T153300Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Roundtable: Orders of Supervision: Strategy\, Survival\, and Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/chg56_ykQZS5roNSQyM87Q \n Date: April 14\, 2025 \nTime: 12pm \nJoin us for an AILA New England Roundtable focused on the real-world challenges faced by clients on Orders of Supervision (OSUP). This interactive forum will explore critical issues affecting OSUP clients before and after an order is issued\, including how to prepare clients for ICE check-ins\, advocacy strategies to reduce the risk of detention\, and habeas options when clients are re-detained. Come ready for a practical\, solutions‑oriented discussion to sharpen your advocacy and better protect this vulnerable client population. \nPresenters: \n\nClaire Maguire\, Staff attorney in the Northeast Justice Center’s Affirmative Litigation Unit\nThao Ho\, Staff Attorney at Greater Boston Legal Services’ Asian Outreach Center (Boston\, MA)\nCari Cornish\, Pro Bono Counsel\, Metrowest Worker Center – Casa\, Framingham\, MA\nAnnery Miranda\, Esq.\, MSW\, Staff Attorney in the Immigration Unit at Greater Boston Legal Services.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-roundtable-orders-of-supervision-strategy-survival-and-advocacy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20260330T094523Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Roundtable: Advocating for Immigrants with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/sFREA8-MTmuIkV6n16qM_w \nJoin AILA New England for a powerful discussion with Professor Emerita Arlene S. Kanter and Eric Rosenthal\, Executive Director\, Disability Rights International\, on the urgent realities facing immigrants with disabilities and what immigration attorneys must know to advocate effectively. From understanding disability rights under U.S. and international law to navigating detention\, accommodations\, recent habeas and asylum victories\, and the ethical duties owed to clients whose disabilities impact case strategy or competency\, this session will equip you with essential tools to strengthen your practice and better protect vulnerable clients.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-roundtable-advocating-for-immigrants-with-disabilities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20260330T094702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T094817Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Webinar: E-filing with USCIS
DESCRIPTION:Register here\n\nSpeaker: Aleksandra Peryeva (Peryeva Immigration Law)\n\nUSCIS continues to expand its online filing system\, including more options for business-immigration practitioners. This session will provide a practical overview of the USCIS online account system\, including which forms can be filed electronically\, key benefits and drawbacks of e-filing. We will discuss practical tips for managing online accounts\, filing online\, submitting evidence\, and communicating with USCIS through the platform.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-webinar-e-filing-with-uscis/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20251027T165216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T140828Z
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SUMMARY:AILA New England Monthly Chapter Meeting (April) - Virtual (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/lSUXr8lUQ9uz0m7xiS1ZDg \n5:00pm – 5:30pm: Chapter Business meeting \n5:30pm – 6:30pm: Main meeting \nMain Meeting Topic: Attacks on Attorneys and Consequences of the Administration’s Targeting of Our Profession \nEvery day\, we are grow increasingly concerned about how the current administration could target immigration attorneys. Hear from two experts in ethics who can demystify the bases of potential attacks on attorneys. Learn about current trends\, ways we can protect ourselves\, and the ethical implications of being an immigration attorney during this time. \nSpeakers: \n\nAttorney Craig Dobson\, Chair\, AILA Well-being Committee\, Ethics Counsel located in New York\, NY\nAttorney Andrew Nietor\, AILA Board of Governors Elected Director from San Diego\, CA
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-new-england-monthly-chapter-meeting-april/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T094535
CREATED:20260325T185152Z
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Webinar: Step Into Leadership. Shape the Future of Immigration Law in New England
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the AILA New England Executive Committee for a special leadership conversation designed to demystify Executive Committee service and to show why serving on the Chapter’s Executive Committee is one of the most meaningful ways you can influence the immigration landscape in our region. \nServing on the AILA New England Executive Committee is more than a volunteer role. It is a chance to help shape policy priorities\, strengthen the immigration bar\, support your fellow practitioners\, and advocate for immigrant communities across Massachusetts\, Maine\, New Hampshire\, Rhode Island\, and Vermont. Executive Committee members play a direct role in guiding the Chapter’s response to rapidly evolving legal\, policy\, and practice challenges\, while ensuring that AILA New England remains a strong\, inclusive\, and effective voice for our members. \nThis program will feature a candid discussion with current and former AILA New England leaders\, who will share what Executive Committee service really looks like: the responsibilities\, the time commitment\, the support systems in place\, and the tangible impact this work has on both the membership and the broader immigration community. Panelists will discuss how leadership within AILA New England translates into meaningful professional growth\, deeper connections across the bar\, and a lasting contribution to the practice of immigration law. \nAttendees will gain practical insight into: \n– The role and responsibilities of the AILA New England Executive Committee \n– How Executive Committee members influence programming\, policy advocacy\, government liaison work\, and member support \n– The skills and perspectives that make members effective leaders at every career stage \n– How to prepare for and step into an Executive Committee role with confidence and purpose \n– Whether you are early in your career\, mid‑career\, or a seasoned practitioner looking to give back in a more impactful way\, this conversation will offer clarity\, encouragement\, and a roadmap for getting involved. \nPresenters: \n– Tania Martinez\, AILA NE Chair\, AILA Board of Governors \n– Michelle Shepard\, AILA NE Chair-Elect \n– Peter Rees\, AILA NE Vice-Chair \n– MyungJin MJ Lee\, AILA NE Treasurer \n– Becky von Trapp\, AILA NE Secretary \n– Miki Matrician\, AILA NE Immediate Past Chair\, AILA Elected Director on the Board of Governors
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-webinar-step-into-leadership-shape-the-future-of-immigration-law-in-new-england/
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