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- Join us on June 1 to kick off Pride Month by learning how to prepare and present an asylum case before the Chicago asylum office or in immigration court. NIJC attorneys will present on the basic legal requirements, current practices for winning cases in Chicago, and tips for working with members of the LGBTQ community. Free CLE is offered. This training is generously hosted at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP at 200 W. Madison St, Ste 3900 in Chicago, IL. A link for virtual participation is available upon registration. Presenters include: Lee VanderLinden, Legal Supervisor; Olivia Judd, Sr. Attorney, and Moisés López Soltero, Pro Bono Coordinator
- The National Immigrant Justice Center's (NIJC) Human Rights Awards honors human rights champions and celebrates the contributions of business, philanthropic, and community leaders. As NIJC's signature event, the Human Rights Awards provides critical funding that allows thousands of people to access life-changing immigration legal services and programs that protect immigrant rights. Visit our event page for tickets.
- Join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear from a panel of Immigration Judges from Chicago’s Immigration Court as they share their point of view from the bench for pro bono attorneys who represent asylum seekers before the court. No matter if you are just considering a case, preparing your first case or have represented numerous clients before the court, this panel will provide insight for pro bono attorneys to prepare for success. This is an in-person event; no virtual option or recording will be available. Free CLE provided. Space is limited and registration closes Friday, September 8. You won’t want to miss it! Registration coming soon. Pro bono attorneys can submit questions for the panel by Monday, August 14. Submit questions in advance of the panel here.