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2024 Annual Immigration Law Conference

by Federal Bar Association's Immigration Law Section

The 2024 Annual Immigration Law Conference, organized by the Federal Bar Association's Immigration Law Section, took place on May 10-11, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah. This two-day event brought together approximately 250 immigration law professionals, providing a robust platform for networking and knowledge exchange.

The conference featured three tracks of legal education, covering topics such as asylum and humanitarian issues, family and removal matters, and business immigration. Sessions included discussions on strategizing asylum cases, navigating removal defense, and exploring alternatives to PERM for employment-based immigration.

Attendees had opportunities to engage in keynote speeches, panel discussions, and informal conversations, facilitating dynamic exchanges of ideas and best practices. The event also included an awards reception, enhancing the collaborative atmosphere among practitioners.

This conference was ideal for immigration attorneys, government officials, and advocates seeking to stay informed on the latest developments in immigration law and to connect with peers in the field.

Speakers(13)

Anusce Sanai

Senior Managing Attorney at Tahirih Justice Center

Anwen Hughes

Director of Legal Strategy, Refugee Programs at Human Rights First

Audrey Mulholland

Director of Immigration-Padilla at Texas RioGrande Public Defenders

Christopher Richardson

General Counsel and COO at BDV Solutions

Cristina Velez

Legal and Policy Director at ASISTA

Jan Pederson

Partner at Wright, Constable & Skeen, LLP

Laura J. Mazel

Partner at Mazel Immigration Law

Lauren Anselowitz

Partner at Harlen York & Associates

Laya Kushner

Attorney at Kushner & Kushner, P.C.

Rita Sostrin

Partner at Sostrin Immigration Lawyers LLP

Event Details

Date
May 10-11, 2024
2 days
Location
🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, United States
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
Audience
Immigration attorneys, government officials, and advocates
CLE Credits
13 total CLE credit hours (including 1.25 ethics) for 60-minute states, and 15.6 total CLE credit hours (including 1.5 ethics) for 50-minute states
Attendees
Approximately 250 attendees

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