Children separated from their parents; U.S. citizens told their birth certificates no longer prove their status as native-born; aspiring citizens left in limbo for months as they await approval to naturalize—the fast-changing world of immigration policy can be head-spinning.
Legal practitioners and others who are concerned about immigrants can gain insight and premier education about immigration law, program management and advocacy at the Catholic Legal Immigration Network’s Convening 2020.
Whether you are just starting out or have been assisting immigrants for decades, Convening is the place to learn from industry leaders. They meet you at your level of understanding and provide practical ways to navigate the United States’ complex immigration legal system.
Join 500 immigrant advocates in Las Vegas, as we continue our 30-year history of Embracing the Gospel value of welcoming the stranger.
CLINIC Affiliates - $440
Nonprofit Agency Staff - $460
Government Employees and Law Students - $500
Private Attorneys and Staff - $600
If you have any questions about Convening, please email convening@cliniclegal.org
Registration: 7:30 a.m. – noon; 1 – 5 p.m.
Exhibitor set up: 7:30 a.m. – noon
Visit the Exhibit Hall: noon – 4 p.m.
LawLogix Edge Power User Training: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (must register separately to attend)
Premium workshop — Working with Expert Witnesses: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (must register separately to attend)
Office Hours Ask the Experts and Religious Immigration Services: 1– 4 p.m.
Opening Plenary: 5 – 6 p.m.
Opening Reception: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Registration: 7 – 9 a.m.
Visit the Exhibit Hall: 8 a.m. – noon; 1:45 – 5:15 p.m.
Mass: 7 – 7:30 a.m.
Breakfast with the Religious Immigration Services team: 7:30 – 8:15 a.m.
Continental breakfast in the foyer: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Workshops I: 8:30 – 10 a.m.
Break with exhibitors: 10 – 10:30 a.m.
Workshops II: 10:30 a.m. – noon
Lunch on your own: 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Workshops III: 1:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Break with exhibitors: 3:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Workshops IV: 3:45 – 5:15 p.m.
Happy Hour with CLINIC's Field Support Coordinators: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Mass: 7 – 7:30 a.m.
Visit the Exhibit Hall: 8 a.m. – noon; 1:45 – 5:15 p.m.
Continental breakfast in the foyer: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Workshops I: 8:30 – 10 a.m.
Break with exhibitors: 10 – 10:30 a.m.
Workshops II: 10:30 a.m. – noon
Awards Lunch: 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Workshops III: 1:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Break with exhibitors: 3:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Workshops IV: 3:45 – 5:15 p.m.
Certain legal workshops have been approved by the Nevada CLE Board for a maximum total of 17.5 CLE credit hours
3900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Room rates are $50/night from Sunday, May 24 to Thursday, May 28 and $90/night from Friday, May 29 to Saturday, May 30. A $30 per night resort fee will be an additional charge to the per night room rate. This resort fee will automatically be added to your room rate per night, plus taxes.
Reservations must be made by Monday, May 4 to obtain the group rate. You must book your reservation through following link to receive the rate: https://book.passkey.com/go/SCLI0520LX.
*Please note: CLINIC strongly recommends booking your stay at the Luxor Hotel with the link provided in order to secure one of the newly renovated “Tower Guestrooms” located conveniently in the same area as the conference rooms. If you book your room outside of the CLINIC guestroom block, you are subject to placement in the non-renovated “Pyramid Guestrooms” which are located the opposite side of the hotel’s conference area.
Flight discounts
American Airlines is providing a 4% discount on flights going to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) for CLINIC’s Annual Convening. Flights must be booked between May 24 to June 1 for the discount code to apply.
Use discount code: 5450DJ on American Airlines website https://www.aa.com. *Only applies for Main Cabin and First Class; does not apply for Basic Economy.
Flight arrivals
Convening will begin on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00 pm with the Opening Plenary. We recommend booking your arrival Wednesday morning or early afternoon.
If you plan to attend either the premium workshop Working with Expert Witnesses, LawLogix training or Ask the Expert Office Hours, we recommend arriving Tuesday evening, May 26.
As it has for more than 30 years, CLINIC will fight for the rights of immigrants. CLINIC trains legal representatives who provide high-quality and affordable immigration legal services. We develop and sustain a network of nonprofit programs that serve close to 500,000 immigrants every year. We cultivate projects that support and defend vulnerable immigrant populations by:
History has taught us that people who step up can make a difference. We hope you will join us.
Embracing the Gospel value of welcoming the stranger, CLINIC promotes the dignity and protects the rights of immigrants in partnership with a dedicated network of Catholic and community legal immigration programs. We are based out of Silver Spring, Maryland (Washington, D.C. metropolitan area), with an office in Oakland, California, and additional staff working from locations throughout the country. Questions and inquiries can be sent to national@cliniclegal.org.
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