Program Strategies for Removal Defense Practice

Course Description

This virtual training provides an introductory overview of how to start and sustain a removal defense program.

Participants will learn:

  • differences between removal defense and affirmative practice;

  • organizational infrastructure needed to provide removal defense services;

  • court etiquette, process, and procedures;

  • caseload selection and balance;

  • service delivery models and scope of service for removal defense;

  • introduction to the importance of self-care; 

  • introduction to fundraising and setting fees; and 

  • introduction to working with clients in detention.

This interactive training will feature a moderated panel. There will be open forum discussions on topics covered. Participants will leave with a plan to create or improve their removal defense program.
 

Training will take place from 9:00 – 4:00 p.m. PT

Additional Information

Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate in this training, please email training@cliniclegal.org.
Registration is at Capacity

Type of Training

Virtual Workshops

Date of Event

Agenda/Schedule

Training Prices

CLINIC Affiliates (In-person 1-Day) - $120
Nonprofit Agency Staff (In-person 1-Day) - $160
Private Attorneys and Staff (In-person 1-Day) - $235

Speakers

Shaila Rahman

Guest Speaker

Nubia Torres, Director of Programs, Catholic Charities Dallas; Erika Pinheiro, Director of Litigation and Policy, Al Otro Lado; Yliana Johansen-Mendez, Legal Services Director, Immigrant Defenders Law Center; Melissa Lopez, Executive Director, Diocesan Mi

Payment and Cancellation

Payment by credit card only. All registration changes or cancellations are subject to an administrative charge of $100. Please note that CLINIC can only issue refunds until three weeks prior to the event start date.
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