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AILA Atlanta Chapter Conference 2026

by American Immigration Lawyers Association Georgia-Alabama Chapter

The AILA Atlanta Chapter Conference 2026, held on February 13, 2026, at the Emory Conference Center in Atlanta, Georgia, was organized by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Georgia-Alabama Chapter. AILA is a national association dedicated to promoting justice, advocating for fair immigration laws, and enhancing the quality of immigration and nationality law.

The conference featured five specialized tracks: Removal/Litigation, Practice Management, Business, Family, and Humanitarian. These sessions provided in-depth discussions on current challenges and developments in immigration law, offering attendees valuable insights into various aspects of the field.

The event also included networking opportunities, an exhibit hall, and featured notable speakers such as Kerri-Ann Griggs, who spoke on "Workplace Crashers: Immigration Compliance (Raids, I9, etc.)". Additionally, Ian Macdonald co-presented on "The Holiday: How to Advise Employees Traveling Outside the U.S."

This conference was designed for immigration law professionals seeking to stay informed about the latest developments, enhance their practice management skills, and engage with peers in the field.

Speakers(6)

Adriana Heffley

Director of Legal Services at GAIN

Adriana Heffley is the Director of Legal Services at GAIN and Co-Chaired the AILA Georgia-Alabama Chapter Conference in 2026.

Dawn M. Lurie

Senior Counsel at Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Dawn M. Lurie is Senior Counsel at Seyfarth Shaw LLP and Co-Chair of the firm's Immigration Compliance & Enforcement Group.

Ed Smith

Director – Institutional Capital Services at JTC

Ed Smith is the Director of Institutional Capital Services at JTC and represented the company at the AILA 2026 Conference.

Fauzia Amlani

Attorney at Ogletree Deakins

Fauzia Amlani is an attorney at Ogletree Deakins, specializing in immigration law.

Ian Macdonald

Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP

Ian Macdonald is a Shareholder in Greenberg Traurig LLP's Immigration and Compliance Practice.

Kerri-Ann Griggs

Partner at Alston & Bird

Kerri-Ann Griggs is a Partner at Alston & Bird, specializing in immigration law.

Event Details

Date
February 13, 2026
Location
🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States
Emory Conference Center
Pricing
Pricing details not specified
Audience
Immigration law professionals
CLE Credits
CLE accreditation pending
Attendees
Over 350

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