April 3: NYC - Identifying & Representing Victims of Human Trafficking in the Criminal Justice System #probono #MCLE

Learn the extent to which victims of sex trafficking are arrested and criminalized under current police and prosecution practice. This session will provide a basic overview of relevant federal and New York State anti-trafficking law, an examination of how those arrested and prosecuted for prostitution are overwhelmingly victims of trafficking, and how to develop advocacy tools and engage in motion practice to serve this marginalized population. The session will specifically address New York’s new innovative law that allows survivors of trafficking to vacate convictions.

Pre-registration required. Space is limited so register ASAP!
Title:
Identifying & Representing Victims of Human Trafficking in the Criminal Justice System
Part of The Legal Aid Society's 2013-2014 CLE Pro Bono Training Program.
When/Where:
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Registration 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Program: 6:30 -8:30 p.m.
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
One Liberty Plaza, New York, NY 10006
Credit:
CLE Credit: 2 Credits Total: 1 hour of professional practice/practice management and 1 hour skills. This program provides transitional credit for newly admitted attorneys.
Speakers:
Faculty Chairs: Kate Mogulescu, Esq.
Cost:
Training is without charge, but attorneys who attend are expected to undertake the pro bono representation of one or more Legal Aid Society clients over the course of the next year. Participants will be enrolled as members of the NYC Pro Bono Center. Participating Attorneys may attend any session, but space is limited and priority is given to law firms whose generosity makes this program possible and who partner with The Legal Aid Society to provide pro bono legal services to low-income New Yorkers. These seminars also are open to SecondActs attorneys transitioning from a full-time legal practice or have retired and wish to contribute their time and expertise on behalf of low-income New Yorkers.  See The Legal Aid Society Website  for more information.about it and its Pro Bono Practice.
By:
The Legal Aid Society

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