Immigration Law 2025 - Webinar
Please join the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network and CBA-CLE for our annual Immigration Law CLE training!
The need for legal representation in immigration proceedings is greater than ever. Build your skills for defending and advancing the rights of non-citizens during this half-day training offered both in-person and virtually. This training is great for immigration and non-immigration attorneys who have one or fewer years of immigration law experience, and for attorneys who have experience in one area of immigration law and are interested in learning about a new case type.
This year, we will start by reviewing requirements for cancellation of removal, a relief option for some long-term members of our communities and survivors of domestic violence. This substantive training will be followed by a two-hour interactive trial advocacy session focusing on conducting direct examination and responding to objections.
Attorneys who agree to take a pro bono case through RMIAN attend for only $75!.
The Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN) is a nonprofit organization that provides free immigration legal services to children and to individuals in immigration detention. RMIAN provides daily know-your-rights presentations, individual intakes, pro se assistance, and legal representation for those detained at the federal immigration detention facility in Aurora. RMIAN’s Children’s Program represents children and families who have survived abandonment, abuse, persecution, or other violence, and provides technical assistance and community education throughout the state on children’s immigration law issues. Unable to meet the overwhelming need for legal services, RMIAN refers both detention and children’s cases to its network of pro bono attorneys. RMIAN screens pro bono cases, writes referral memorandums, and provides professional liability insurance and a mentor attorney for each pro bono attorney.
Home studies will be available 2-3 weeks following the live program.
CBA-CLE is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and employment. To request an accommodation please contact [email protected] at least 14 business days in advance.
The program is accredited in Colorado. CBA-CLE staff can provide a Uniform Certificate of Attendance, and it is the attendee's responsibility to complete the accreditation outside of Colorado.
8:30 – 9:00 am
Registration and Coffee
9:00 – 9:05 am
Welcome Remarks
Extended by Mekela Goehring, Executive Director, Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (“RMIAN”), and Susie McNulty, Esq., Program Attorney, CBA-CLE
9:05 – 9:25 am
Overview of Pro Bono at RMIAN
Presented by Carly Howenstein, Detention Program Pro Bono Coordinator, RMIAN
9:25 – 10:00 am
Brief Introduction to Removal Proceedings
• Anatomy of a removal case
• Overview of ways to win immigration status for your client
Presented by Savannah Meroney, Esq., Children’s Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney, RMIAN, and Jenny Regier, Esq., Detention Program Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney, RMIAN
10:00 – 11:00 am
Cancellation of Removal
• Substantive law (non-LPR COR, LPR COR, and VAWA COR)
• How to build & present your case
Presented by John (Jack) Hathaway, Esq., University of Denver Sturm College of Law, and Lucia Ornelas, Esq., Training & Legal Support Attorney, Immigration Justice Campaign
11:00 – 11:15 am
Morning Break
11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Interactive Trial Skills Training
• Direct examination in Immigration Court
• Responding to objections in Immigration Court
Presented by Tanika Paz Suggs Vigil, Esq., University of Denver Sturm College of Law, and Tom Swett, Esq., Swett Limited
12:15 – 1:00 pm
Lunch (included with tuition)
CBA-CLE can provide vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options if attendees note their dietary needs during registration.
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Interactive Trial Skills Training (Cont’d)
• Direct examination in Immigration Court
• Responding to objections in Immigration Court
Presented by Tanika Paz Suggs Vigil, Esq., University of Denver Sturm College of Law, and Tom Swett, Esq., Swett Limited
2:00 – 2:15 pm
Closing Remarks
Extended by Savannah Meroney, Esq., Children’s Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney, RMIAN, and Jenny Regier, Esq., Detention Program Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney, RMIAN
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $529.00 |
| CBA Member | $399.00 |
| CBA Immigration Law Section Member | $319.00 |
| Government/Military/Public Service/Non-Profit | $199.50 |
| LLP/Paralegal or Legal Support Staff | $199.50 |
| Yes! I want to take a Pro Bono Case in the coming year | $75.00 |
| Yes! I want to take a Pro Bono Case in the coming year | $75.00 |
| Student Currently Enrolled in Law School | $0.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $0.00 |
| CLEACCESSPASS---ELITE Pass Holder | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 5.00
- Ethics Credits:
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