Introduction to Immigration Law and Procedure

An overview of U.S. immigration law and the immigration traps that unwary practitioners often discover too late.

- Sam Myers

Immigration Law and Criminal Law: Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity

The panel will discuss criminality, removability and inadmissibility; how the impact of criminal offenses figures into charging or plea bargaining; impact on naturalization; drug offenses; DWIs; plea agreements to prevent deportation and also allow for readmission to the U.S.; and differences between state and immigration law in how each defines the term "conviction".

- Michael H. Davis, Michelle M. Jacobson & Stephen M. Simon

Immigration Law and Employer Compliance: Sanctions for Employing Illegal Aliens

The presenters will address workplace issues; site visits, audits and investigations; agency enforcement strategies; enforcement of subpoenas; and counsel's role in managing the interaction between government agents and employers.

- Laura J. Danielson & Scott W. Wright

Lunchtime Question and Answer Session with Faculty

Bring a lunch and your immigration questions to this interactive panel discussion featuring members of the faculty and moderated by course chair, Sam Myers.

Immigration Law and Family Law: Marriage, Divorce, Adoption and the Rights of Children

The panel will discuss the impact of marriage and divorce on immigration status; adoption; the rights of children; the Violence Against Women Act; variations on fiancé status; how family court deals with immigration issues; and more.

- Gary A. Debele, Paula J. Duthoy, Karen F. Ellingson & Lenore K. Millibergity

2:30 - 2:45 p.m.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

The Strategic Use of Litigation in Immigration Cases and in Cases Involving Immigrants

The panel will address the intersection of employment/civil rights law and immigration law and cutting-edge litigation tactics in cases involving immigrants; including:

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discovery into immigration status of plaintiffs and material witnesses
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pursuing claims under pseudonyms to minimize retaliation and other intimidation tactics; and
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obtaining protective orders regarding predicate claims and subsequent litigation abuse.

The panel will also discuss mandamus and declaratory actions; immigration litigation trends, usefulness of class actions; and negotiation with AUSA.

- Benjamin R. Casper, Justin D. Cummins, Sam Myers & David L. Wilson

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS