I-ARC's Spring Conference 2024 and 'Night of Justice' Benefit Event
Join us for Immigrant-ARC’s Spring Conference 2024 for a chance to connect one-on-one with colleagues, immigration attorneys, paralegals, law professors, and law students at the Brooklyn Law School this May. The conference is an all day event with opportunities to learn, engage and hear from thought-provoking speakers and panels. This will be followed up by ‘A Night of Justice’ benefit. During this special occasion, we will recognize and honor the exceptional legal advocates who play a pivotal role in championing Immigrant Justice in New York State. Let's mark our achievements and prepare for the opportunities that lie ahead in the coming year.
For general inquiries for the conference or benefit, please email info@immigrantarc.org with Subject Line: Spring Conference OR Subject Line: A Night of Justice.
Law Students may apply for conference registration separately, please email: info@immigrantarc.org with the subject line: Spring Conference
CONFERENCE DETAILS
An application for New York State Accreditation for Continued Legal Education is currently pending for many of the courses we will be offering. We will have two tracks:
Track one will be Legal Challenges & Developments of Today. This track will have 4.5 CLE credit hours.
Some highlighted courses are:
Pro Se Plus—Models, Ethics, and What's Next
Labor Exploitation and Trafficking: Narratives and Legal Strategies
AI in Immigration Law: Practical and Ethical Considerations
Supreme Court State-of-Play
Using Expert Testimony in Immigration Cases
Track two is Cultivating & Deepening the NY Legal Immigration Field. This track will have 2.5 CLE credit hours, as well as having courses that are not applicable for CLE.
Some highlighted courses are:
Cultivating Future Nonprofit Immigration Attorneys, University Partnerships & Pipelines
Creating a Staff-Focused Work Culture to Prevent Burn-Out, Encourage Professional Growth, and Promote Retention
Holistic Advocacy—Incorporating Social Work and Case Management into Nonprofit Immigration Legal Practice
Drafting Effective Legal Affidavits
In the weeks before the conference, you will be sent a small questionnaire asking which courses you are interested in attending. Attendees may express interest in courses in either/both tracks—attendees are not limited to one track or the other
If you are interested in scholarship options to attend this conference, please reach out to info@immigrantarc.org with the subject line Conference Scholarships. You can fill out an application form here.
Location: Brooklyn Law School
Address: 250 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Date: Friday May 17th 2024
Time: 8:00 AM Check-In - 5:45 PM EST
BENEFIT DETAILS
Event Details
Following our full day conference, we will be hosting ‘A Night of Justice’ benefit at Brooklyn Law School Forchelli Center. During this special occasion, we will recognize and honor the exceptional legal advocates who play a pivotal role in championing Immigrant Justice in New York State. Let's mark our achievements and prepare for the opportunities that lie ahead in the coming year. Drinks & hors d'oeuvres will be served as you enjoy the amazing views of the skyline in Downtown Brooklyn.
Location: Brooklyn Law School - Forchelli Center
Address: 205 State St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (22nd Floor)
Date: Friday May 17th 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EST
Attire: Business Festive
Cost: FREE!
VIP Reception will take place from 6:00 to 6:30 PM
General Registration/Check-In begins at 6:30 PM
Program/Awards begins at 7:30 PM
VENDORS & SPONSORSHIPS
Interested in becoming a sponsor for the conference or benefit? Feel free to view our sponsorship opportunities here and on this site under the “Sponsorship” section. For additional information or inquiries, please contact sponsorships@immigrantarc.org.
OTHER INFORMATION
If you are unable to attend but are still interested in making a donation, please use the option at the bottom of the ticket list. Checks can also be mailed out to Immigrant ARC, 150 State Street, 4th Floor, Albany, NY, 12207. Please make a check payable to Immigrant-ARC with a note in the memo line - Spring Conference 2024 Donation.
For more information please email info@immigrantarc.org