The Immigration Advocates Network (IAN) is will be holding its annual e-conference, Cutting Edge Issues in Immigration Law, from November 27, 2017 to December 1, 2017.

The eConference features a week-long series of interactive online trainings with national experts on family-based immigration, U visas and VAWA, contesting removability, screening for relief, and oral and written advocacy. The issues are explored through the lens of current events and the latest legal developments.

The programs will take place everyday from November 27 - December 1, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern.

Each program costs $25. You can use a credit card, debit card or PayPal to pay (PayPal is used for credit and debit card processing, but a PayPal account is not required for purchase).

Written and Oral Advocacy in Immigration Court and Beyond - Friday, December 1

This training will help you improve oral and written advocacy with clients, immigration judges, opposing counsel, and immigration officers. The panel will identify common advocacy challenges; and techniques to improve oral and communications, oral arguments, trial presentation, and legal briefing. A plain language expert will discuss communicating and writing for clients.

The panelists are Raha Jorjani, Immigration Defense Attorney, Alameda County Public Defender; Trina Realmuto, Directing Attorney, Boston, American Immigration Council; and, Maria Mindlin, Language Specialist & CEO, Transcend.

Price: $25.00 USD

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE e-CONFERENCE:

• Deep Screening for Family-Based Options
  MON, NOV 27, 2017 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
• Emerging Issues and Safety Planning for Survivors
  TUE, NOV 28, 2017 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
• Challenging the Government's Case in Immigration Court
  WED, NOV 29, 2017 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
• Screening Far and Wide
  THU, NOV 30, 2017 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST