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SUMMARY:Retirement Celebration for IJ O'Sullivan
DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday May 14 from 5 to 8 pm \nTickets: $30 per person for light food and drinks. Purchase your ticket here. \nWho can attend: Each person can purchase 1 ticket per AILA member or former immigration practitioner. \nUnfortunately\, we cannot open the event to non-AILA guests (significant others\, spouses\, and friends who are not immigration practitioners or former practitioners). If slots are still available the day before the event\, we may be able to open them up for significant others and friends. In that case\, we will make an announcement. Thanks for your understanding. \nPlease note the venue change below. \nThe celebration will be at \nThe University of Massachusetts Club\nOne Beacon Street\, 32nd Fl\, Boston\, MA 02108 \nNote: This is not the same location as previously posted. \nFor those who have already registered\, we will also send an additional email informing them of the venue change.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/retirement-celebration-for-ij-osullivan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T140102Z
UID:4413-1747224000-1747227600@ailane.org
SUMMARY:PAIR Project Asylum Office Hours (New Members Division)
DESCRIPTION:The PAIR Project is delighted to offer New Members Division members monthly open asylum “office hours” hosted by PAIR’s Asylum Program staff – an open Zoom line that members can drop in on to ask questions\, discuss their cases\, and hear from others. \n\nYou can drop in any time during the hour – no need to sign up or pre-schedule\nOffice hours will be 12:00-1:00pm on the second Wednesday of each month\nJoin at https://zoom.us/j/95442321927\, Meeting ID: 954 4232 1927
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/pair-project-asylum-office-hours-new-members-division-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20250408T021126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T021126Z
UID:4964-1746120600-1746129600@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA NE Documentary & Fundraiser Event: Las Abogadas and Fundraiser for Latin American Relief Fund
DESCRIPTION:In this difficult immigration climate\, let’s get together\, stand in solidarity\, and celebrate the hard work of all of our attorneys! \nPlease join us for a screening of the documentary film Las Abogadas at the MCLE auditorium on May 1st at 5:30 pm. Las Abogadas is an award-winning documentary film about female attorneys at the southern border fighting back against anti-immigrant policy changes. During this chaotic time\, we hope this movie can be a symbol of hope and inspiration as well as an opportunity to connect as a community. See here for more about Las Abogadas\, the team that created this documentary\, and the featured asylum seekers. \nWhere: MCLE\, 10 Winter Place\, Boston\, MA (near Park Street on Red/Green Lines) \nWhen: Thursday 5/1 \n\n5:30 – 7:00 pm: Documentary Screening on female attorneys on the front lines\n7:00 – 8:00 pm: Reception and fundraiser for Latin American Relief Fund\n\nRegister here so we can order the right amount of appetizers and beverages!
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-documentary-fundraiser-event-las-abogadas-and-fundraiser-for-latin-american-relief-fund/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20250413T023351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T114737Z
UID:4974-1745928000-1745931600@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA NE Webinar: I-9 Compliance (CLE Committee)
DESCRIPTION:Join the AILA NE CLE Committee for a webinar focused on I-9 compliance for employers. \nSpeakers: Katie Minervino (Pierce Atwood LLP) and Nici Kersey (Kersey Immigration Compliance LLC) \nRegister here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uo4eKUZgTJOBm-LL55hgVg
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-webinar-i-9-compliance-cle-committee/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20250408T021856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T021856Z
UID:4966-1745496000-1745499600@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA NE Roundtable: AILA NE & Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) Roundtable Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/PNi19srsScSTrgZA9JMLqw\n\nThis roundtable is meant to foster collaboration between AILA NE and LCR. Join us to learn more about LCR’s incredible advocacy and litigation work on behalf of immigrant communities\, explore opportunities to support and engage with LCR’s efforts\, and strategize ways we can work together to protect immigrant rights—especially in the face of growing challenges under the current administration.\n\nThis is a great opportunity to build community and strengthen our collective impact. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-roundtable-aila-ne-lawyers-for-civil-rights-lcr-roundtable-discussion/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20250223T123242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T123242Z
UID:4892-1744992000-1744993800@ailane.org
SUMMARY:Open Chats with the Chair
DESCRIPTION:Come chat with the Chair using this Zoom link if you would like to: \n\nLearn about getting more involved at AILA\, what resources AILA has to offer\, or who in the chapter you might seek advice from on a particular topic;\nGet oriented as a new member to AILA or to our chapter;\nProvide feedback on the chapter’s activities; or\nJust to say hi!
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/open-chats-with-the-chair-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20240829T145509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T022109Z
UID:4519-1744909200-1744914600@ailane.org
SUMMARY:April Chapter Meeting: Habeas Training with NILA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our April Chapter meeting to receive a training on filing habeas cases in federal district court. We are fortunate to have presenters Trina Realmuto and Kristin MacLeod-Ball from National Immigration Litigation Alliance. \n\nWhen: Thursday April 17 at 5 – 6:30 pm \n\n5:00 – 5:30 Chapter Business Meeting; \n5:30 – 6:30 Main Meeting \n\nWhere: VIRTUAL ONLY Register here for Zoom link\nWhat: Trina and Kristin will discuss:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe requirements of habeas petitions\nTiming considerations\nHow to file a writ of habeas\nPre- and post-filing communications
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/april-chapter-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20240702T141343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T141530Z
UID:4431-1744804800-1744808400@ailane.org
SUMMARY:KIND Office Hour (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:KIND Office Hours \nPlease join KIND Boston for a virtual hour at 12 pm EST to discuss issues on your cases surrounding representation of unaccompanied children\, potential community referrals\, and volunteer opportunities for those interested. \n\nThis is a recurring event on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12 pm.\nA member of KIND Boston’s Staff will be available for this hour each month for brainstorming and discussion.\nJoin at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89432923086\, Meeting ID: 894 3292 3086
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/kind-office-hour-virtual-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20250115T185958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185958Z
UID:4805-1744736400-1744740000@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA NE Connected
DESCRIPTION:Join us at AILA NE Connected: Navigating the Trump 2.0 Storm\, a supportive space for AILA NE attorneys to connect\, commiserate\, and strategize. \nHeld twice monthly – 1st Wednesday of the month at 12 pm (join here) and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5 pm (join here)\, this forum is designed to empower and sustain you as you face unprecedented changes and challenges\, both professionally and personally. \nWhether you’re grappling with: \n\nNew or intensifying travel restrictions\,\nManaging DACA clients under shifting policies\,\nResponding to mass deportation efforts\,\nSupporting business clients navigating new standard for common work visa\, DOL wage rules or other restrictions\nOr just feeling the weight of this turbulent environment\n\nNo need to register in advance—and you don’t have to stay for the full hour\, or come every session—drop in whenever you are able. Just bring yourself and whatever is on your mind. We will stand together as advocates\, allies\, colleagues\, and friends. We will get through this together!
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-connected-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20250413T022510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T022510Z
UID:4972-1744734600-1744738200@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA NE: Immigration Habeas Training for Criminal Defense Lawyers (Immigration Attorneys Welcome)
DESCRIPTION:We have over 60 criminal defense lawyers through MA Criminal Defense Lawyers Association who are willing to help AILA attorneys serve as local counsel to file habeas cases. We are also exploring attorneys who can serve as local counsel for other NE states. \nThis training is designed to educate criminal defense lawyers on how to file immigration habeas cases\, but AILA NE immigration attorneys are welcome to attend to hear how criminal defense attorneys will help. If you are interested to sit in on this training for criminal defense lawyers\, register here: https://aila-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/YTb_Ce76QP2nazlihzHMeA
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-immigration-habeas-training-for-criminal-defense-lawyers-immigration-attorneys-welcome/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20250408T020915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T020915Z
UID:4962-1744286400-1744290000@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA NE Webinar: Family Preparedness in Uncertain Times (CBO/Pro Bono Committee)
DESCRIPTION:Join family law attorney Julie D. Palmer to learn how practitioners and advocates can support families in making legal arrangements to protect their children in the event of parental unavailability. Topics include caregiver affidavits\, temporary agent appointments\, and guardianship of minors. \nRegister here. \n 
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-webinar-family-preparedness-in-uncertain-times-cbo-pro-bono-committee/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20240702T140026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T140026Z
UID:4411-1744200000-1744203600@ailane.org
SUMMARY:PAIR Project Asylum Office Hours (New Members Division)
DESCRIPTION:The PAIR Project is delighted to offer New Members Division members monthly open asylum “office hours” hosted by PAIR’s Asylum Program staff – an open Zoom line that members can drop in on to ask questions\, discuss their cases\, and hear from others. \n\nYou can drop in any time during the hour – no need to sign up or pre-schedule\nOffice hours will be 12:00-1:00pm on the second Wednesday of each month\nJoin at https://zoom.us/j/95442321927\, Meeting ID: 954 4232 1927
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/pair-project-asylum-office-hours-new-members-division-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20250223T123139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T123150Z
UID:4890-1743782400-1743784200@ailane.org
SUMMARY:Open Chats with the Chair
DESCRIPTION:Come chat with the Chair using this Zoom link if you would like to: \n\nLearn about getting more involved at AILA\, what resources AILA has to offer\, or who in the chapter you might seek advice from on a particular topic;\nGet oriented as a new member to AILA or to our chapter;\nProvide feedback on the chapter’s activities; or\nJust to say hi!
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/open-chats-with-the-chair-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20250115T185536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185536Z
UID:4796-1743595200-1743598800@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA NE Connected
DESCRIPTION:Join us at AILA NE Connected: Navigating the Trump 2.0 Storm\, a supportive space for AILA NE attorneys to connect\, commiserate\, and strategize. \nHeld twice monthly – 1st Wednesday of the month at 12 pm (join here) and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5 pm (join here)\, this forum is designed to empower and sustain you as you face unprecedented changes and challenges\, both professionally and personally. \nWhether you’re grappling with: \n\nNew or intensifying travel restrictions\,\nManaging DACA clients under shifting policies\,\nResponding to mass deportation efforts\,\nSupporting business clients navigating new standard for common work visa\, DOL wage rules or other restrictions\nOr just feeling the weight of this turbulent environment\n\nNo need to register in advance—and you don’t have to stay for the full hour\, or come every session—drop in whenever you are able. Just bring yourself and whatever is on your mind. We will stand together as advocates\, allies\, colleagues\, and friends. We will get through this together!
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-connected-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20250317T122049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T122142Z
UID:4946-1743076800-1743080400@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA NE Roundtable: Preparing H-1B Petitions for Beneficiary-Owners Under the H-1B Modernization Rule
DESCRIPTION:Under an expansion of the definition of “employer” in the new H-1B modernization rules that became effective in January 2025\, it is now possible to file H-1B petitions for beneficiaries who own the employer/business. Come join your colleagues in brainstorming how to prepare H-1B Petitions for beneficiaries who own the business. If you have successfully secured an approval on such an H-1B petition\, we want to hear from you!  \nThis workshop/roundtable will be led by veteran AILA NE practitioners and past New England chapter chairs Bennett Savitz\, Robin O’Donoghue\, and Ed White. Register here! \n 
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-roundtable-preparing-h-1b-petitions-for-beneficiary-owners-under-the-h-1b-modernization-rule/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20250115T184957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T184957Z
UID:4788-1742904000-1742907600@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA CLE Committee Brown Bag
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-cle-committee-brown-bag/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20250223T123035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T123035Z
UID:4888-1742572800-1742574600@ailane.org
SUMMARY:Open Chats with the Chair
DESCRIPTION:Come chat with the Chair using this Zoom link if you would like to: \n\nLearn about getting more involved at AILA\, what resources AILA has to offer\, or who in the chapter you might seek advice from on a particular topic;\nGet oriented as a new member to AILA or to our chapter;\nProvide feedback on the chapter’s activities; or\nJust to say hi!
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/open-chats-with-the-chair-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20240829T145030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T145030Z
UID:4512-1742486400-1742495400@ailane.org
SUMMARY:March Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/march-chapter-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20240702T141859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T141859Z
UID:4435-1742385600-1742389200@ailane.org
SUMMARY:KIND Office Hour (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:KIND Office Hours \nPlease join KIND Boston for a virtual hour at 12 pm EST to discuss issues on your cases surrounding representation of unaccompanied children\, potential community referrals\, and volunteer opportunities for those interested. \n\nThis is a recurring event on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12 pm.\nA member of KIND Boston’s Staff will be available for this hour each month for brainstorming and discussion.\nJoin at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89432923086\, Meeting ID: 894 3292 3086
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/kind-office-hour-virtual-11/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20250115T185838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185838Z
UID:4802-1742317200-1742320800@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA NE Connected
DESCRIPTION:Join us at AILA NE Connected: Navigating the Trump 2.0 Storm\, a supportive space for AILA NE attorneys to connect\, commiserate\, and strategize. \nHeld twice monthly – 1st Wednesday of the month at 12 pm (join here) and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5 pm (join here)\, this forum is designed to empower and sustain you as you face unprecedented changes and challenges\, both professionally and personally. \nWhether you’re grappling with: \n\nNew or intensifying travel restrictions\,\nManaging DACA clients under shifting policies\,\nResponding to mass deportation efforts\,\nSupporting business clients navigating new standard for common work visa\, DOL wage rules or other restrictions\nOr just feeling the weight of this turbulent environment\n\nNo need to register in advance—and you don’t have to stay for the full hour\, or come every session—drop in whenever you are able. Just bring yourself and whatever is on your mind. We will stand together as advocates\, allies\, colleagues\, and friends. We will get through this together!
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-connected-6/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20250227T155227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T132659Z
UID:4930-1742234400-1742241600@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA NE Social Event: Free Beginner Bollywood class led by our AILA Intern!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a fun *free* beginner Bollywood class taught by our fantastic AILA intern\, Ananya Potlapalli on Monday 3/17 at The Foundry in Cambridge from 7-8 pm (dinner from 6-7pm)! The location is accessible through the Redline stop at MIT and there is free street parking at meters starting 6 pm. \nThis class is welcome to dancers of all levels and will be a fun way to learn more about Indian culture through dance. Ananya is trained in Bharatanatyam (classical Indian dance) as well as Bollywood and has choreographed and taught dance for the past ten years. She loves dance for the freedom it gives people to express themselves and she is excited to share that with you all! She will be teaching a short choreography and is open to any suggestions or requests you have for this class. \nJoin us for dinner before the class (6-7pm)! It will be partially subsidized by the Chapter. \nRegister here! There is a cap of 40 attendees – first come\, first served.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-social-event-free-beginner-bollywood-class-led-by-our-aila-intern/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20240702T135937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T135937Z
UID:4409-1741780800-1741784400@ailane.org
SUMMARY:PAIR Project Asylum Office Hours (New Members Division)
DESCRIPTION:The PAIR Project is delighted to offer New Members Division members monthly open asylum “office hours” hosted by PAIR’s Asylum Program staff – an open Zoom line that members can drop in on to ask questions\, discuss their cases\, and hear from others. \n\nYou can drop in any time during the hour – no need to sign up or pre-schedule\nOffice hours will be 12:00-1:00pm on the second Wednesday of each month\nJoin at https://zoom.us/j/95442321927\, Meeting ID: 954 4232 1927
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/pair-project-asylum-office-hours-new-members-division-9/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20250223T124125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T124227Z
UID:4899-1741438800-1741446000@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA New Member’s Division Taza Chocolate Factory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Please join AILA New England’s NMD for a tour of the Taza Chocolate Factory located at 561 Windsor Street\, Somerville\, Massachusetts 02143 on March 8\, 2025 at 1:00pm. We will be celebrating International Women’s Day together by reenergizing\, recharging\, and helping foster our community. The tour is open to all members\, however\, the tour is capped at sixteen members\, so please email ailanenmd@gmail.com to register. Details on lunch after will be provided soon! \nImagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias\, stereotypes\, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse\, equitable\, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively for #IWD2025 we can all #AccelerateAction.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-new-members-division-taza-chocolate-factory-tour/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20250223T122844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T122844Z
UID:4885-1741363200-1741365000@ailane.org
SUMMARY:Open Chats with the Chair
DESCRIPTION:Come chat with the Chair using this Zoom link if you would like to: \n\nLearn about getting more involved at AILA\, what resources AILA has to offer\, or who in the chapter you might seek advice from on a particular topic;\nGet oriented as a new member to AILA or to our chapter;\nProvide feedback on the chapter’s activities; or\nJust to say hi!
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/open-chats-with-the-chair/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
CREATED:20250115T185427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T185427Z
UID:4793-1741176000-1741179600@ailane.org
SUMMARY:AILA NE Connected
DESCRIPTION:Join us at AILA NE Connected: Navigating the Trump 2.0 Storm\, a supportive space for AILA NE attorneys to connect\, commiserate\, and strategize. \nHeld twice monthly – 1st Wednesday of the month at 12 pm (join here) and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5 pm (join here)\, this forum is designed to empower and sustain you as you face unprecedented changes and challenges\, both professionally and personally. \nWhether you’re grappling with: \n\nNew or intensifying travel restrictions\,\nManaging DACA clients under shifting policies\,\nResponding to mass deportation efforts\,\nSupporting business clients navigating new standard for common work visa\, DOL wage rules or other restrictions\nOr just feeling the weight of this turbulent environment\n\nNo need to register in advance—and you don’t have to stay for the full hour\, or come every session—drop in whenever you are able. Just bring yourself and whatever is on your mind. We will stand together as advocates\, allies\, colleagues\, and friends. We will get through this together!
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-connected-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105917
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Wellbeing Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join an AILA NE Wellbeing Roundtable with wellbeing speakers Brittany Faith and Lily Axelrod from the Mid-South Chapter. Brittany practices employment-based and family-based immigration and Lily practices family-based\, humanitarian\, and removal defense matters. \nLove Yourself \nWith caring for our clients\, family\, and friends\, having compassion for yourself\, often comes last especially when we are our own worst critics carrying around our own internal trauma. Because of this\, we forget that “putting our oxygen masks on first” is essential to be able to the foundation of being able to take care of others. This session will discuss how to find to a place of peace and confidence. \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-wellbeing-roundtable/
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SUMMARY:February Chapter Meeting (Hybrid) - Asylum Office
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly chapter meeting to hear a presentation from Anita Sharma\, Jill Seeber\, and Eliana Nader about the latest information learned from meetings with the asylum office. This will be in place of the previously scheduled asylum officers’ presentation as they are unable to join the meeting. Please see details below. \n\nWhen: Thursday February 27 at 5- 6:30 pm\n\n5:00 – 5:30 Chapter Business Meeting;\n5:30 – 6:30 Main Meeting\n\n\n\n\nWhere: MCLE at 10 Winter Place in Boston\nVirtual option: Register here for Zoom link\nRSVP to join dinner at Estella (6.30 – 8pm). The Chapter will cover an appetizer and 1 drink per person.\n\nPrior to the meeting\, please review meeting notes from AILA NE Asylum Committee’s December meeting with Acting Director Rachael Sundborg and Deputy Director Onyema Kamalu. The meeting addressed members’ problem cases and office procedure questions. Please find updated AO/SAO list here.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/february-chapter-meeting/
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Roundtable: Ask me Anything About Joining the Board - Past Chapter Chairs Edition
DESCRIPTION:Hear from former Chapter Chairs about how rewarding\, fulfilling\, and enriching it is  – professionally and personally – to serve on the AILA New England Executive Committee (formerly known as the Board)\, and see if joining the Executive Committee might be a good fit for you!  Hear about past Chairs’ participation in AILA National’s board meetings (often in lovely destinations like Curacao\, Puerto Vallarta\, San Francisco\, Chicago\, etc.\, with costs covered by AILA)\, the camaraderie that comes from working closely with colleagues who you otherwise may have never met\, and how helpful it is to be on the front lines of getting up to date info directly from government agencies and liaison meetings. Feel free to join and just listen to our moderator’s questions or ask your own questions! \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/aila-ne-roundtable-ask-me-anything-about-joining-the-board-past-chapter-chairs-edition/
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SUMMARY:AILA NE Roundtable - Mitigation of Illegal Behavior in Immigration Defense: How Crimes\, Fraud\, Misrepresentation\, and CIMTs Can be Explained Through the Help of Clinical Forensic Evaluations
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the psychological and social factors behind crimes\, fraud\, misrepresentation\, and CIMTs can be crucial in immigration defense. Join this insightful roundtable where Dr. Mark S. Silver\, MA\, MSW\, LCSW\, PsyD\, JD will discuss how clinical forensic evaluations can provide compelling mitigation evidence\, helping to explain client behavior in legal contexts. This session is designed to provide practical strategies for integrating forensic assessments into immigration cases\, offering a deeper understanding of how expert evaluations can support your clients.  Register here. \n 
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/competency-evaluations-in-immigration-court-proceedings-matter-of-m-a-m-cases-aila-ne-brown-bag/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000
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SUMMARY:KIND Office Hour (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:KIND Office Hours \nPlease join KIND Boston for a virtual hour at 12 pm EST to discuss issues on your cases surrounding representation of unaccompanied children\, potential community referrals\, and volunteer opportunities for those interested. \n\nThis is a recurring event on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12 pm.\nA member of KIND Boston’s Staff will be available for this hour each month for brainstorming and discussion.\nJoin at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89432923086\, Meeting ID: 894 3292 3086
URL:https://ailane.org/calendar/kind-office-hour-virtual-8/
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