October 30: NYC - VAWA Self-Petitions and Battered Spouse Waivers #probono #MCLE

Attorneys will be trained to represent immigrant women who are domestic violence victims and who are eligible for Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protections in immigration proceedings. Procedural and substantive aspects of these cases will be discussed in detail. Training manual and sample documents will be provided.
VAWA cases typically consist of two stages: an initial petition on submission and an adjustment interview before an administrative body. Pro bono attorneys handling VAWA cases are required to handle their clients' cases through both phases, as well as the immigration cases for their clients' children who may be living abroad or in the United States.
Attorneys are expected to commit to taking a case pro bono, either individually or as part of a team, if not already handling an immigration case referred by inMotion. Experienced inMotion staff attorneys mentor and consult with pro bono teams throughout the course of representation.

InMotion offers free, CLE-accredited, live trainings throughout the year in matrimonial, family and immigration law. Training sessions include a special focus on the impact of domestic violence on the lives of survivors and the challenges faced by immigrants.
Upon completing a training seminar, major law firm attorneys commit to taking a pro bono matter, either individually or as part of a team of two or more attorneys. Detailed practice manuals and sample documents are provided.
An inMotion attorney will be assigned to mentor you on your matter. Our experienced staff attorneys are available to consult with you, to answer questions and to review documents throughout your inMotion matter. Training videos are available for individuals who are unable to attend one of our scheduled training sessions. CLE credit is available for viewing our training videos.
Major law firm attorneys not yet admitted to the New York bar can work on a matter under the supervision of an admitted corporate law firm attorney pursuant to inMotion’s Student Practice Order. Contact inMotion for more information at CLEtrainings@inmotiononline.org.
Pre-registration is required for all trainings.
Title:
VAWA Self-Petitions and Battered Spouse Waivers
When/Where:
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
12:00 – 2:30 pm
Check-in and lunch at 11:30am, training begins at 12:00pm.
Sidley Austin LLP
787 Seventh Avenue
(between West 51st and 52nd Streets)
New York, NY 10019
Pre-registration required
Speakers:
Klara Ng, Esq., Staff Attorney, inMotion, Inc.
Esther Limb, Esq., Senior Staff Attorney, inMotion, Inc.
By:
inMotion, Justice for all Women
Credit:
2.5 CLE credits upon course completion
1.0 skills / 1.0 professional practice / 0.5 ethics
Cost:
Trainings are offered to major law firm attorneys who are willing to take an inMotion pro bono matter following the completion of the training course.
This training is open to attorneys who are currently working on inMotion cases without the obligation to take on a new matter. It is also open to attorneys who are willing to take on a new pro bono case. InMotion attorneys are available to mentor volunteers on their cases.

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