AILA NE Discussion: War & Identity in our Practice
2026-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
You’re invited to chat with the AILA New England DEI Committee
Title: War & Identity in our Practice
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 12 noon – 1pm
Location: Zoom link below

The AILA NE DEI Committee invites you to chat about the impact of war on our practice and ourselves.
As immigration attorneys, we often work at the intersection of conflict, displacement, and human dignity. War shapes not only the lives of our clients, but also impacts our own identities, values and relationships with those around us.
This is a timely discussion for us as a profession, since war and identity have become central to the government’s drive in enforcing more restrictive entry to the United States. This conversation will explore how war and political conflict influences our own identities and belonging, as well as advocacy in our legal practice.
Topics for discussion may include:

Reflecting on how global conflicts shape our own perspectives, relationships, and professional responsibilities.
The role of identity, nationality, religion, and ethnicity in immigration work
Working with clients fleeing war, persecution, and political instability
How do histories of violence, displacement, and persecution that shape the stories of our clients, affect us?
How do we navigate cultural understanding, trauma, and ethical responsibility while advocating for those seeking protection and stability?
Navigating cultural sensitivity and value judgments in advocacy
The lawyer’s role in preserving dignity, voice, and human rights

For any questions or suggestions contact the committee at ailanedeicommittee@gmail.com
We look forward to your voice at the table.
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Topic: AILANE DEI Committee chat about War & Identity in Practice
Time: Jun 10, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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AILA NE Webinar: Updates from Court Watch
2026-06-15 12:30 - 13:30
Join the CBO/Pro Bono Committee to hear updates about practices at EOIR in Boston, Chelmsford, and Hartford. Presenting data from the court watch initiatives as well as experiences from those who practice in the courts, we are hoping to get a sense of what is happening on the ground.
Speakers:

Alex Peredo Carroll (Mabel Center)
Christy Rodriguez (Massachusetts Law Reform Institute)
Cristina Dacchille Freeman (MIRA Coalition)
Alicia Kinsman (Law Office of Alicia R Kinsman).
Moderator: Marianne Staniunas (Ropes and Gray; AILA NE CBO/Pro Bono Committee Member)

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AILA New England Monthly Chapter Meeting (June)
2026-06-25 16:00 - 18:30
AILA New England Monthly Chapter Meeting (June)
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Unless otherwise stated, the format for each chapter meeting is as follows:
[4:00pm – 5:00pm: We may have a meeting for newer attorneys at select meetings]
5:00pm – 5:30pm: Business meeting
5:30pm – 6:30pm: Main meeting panel or presentation
