Program Chair and Presenters
Jennifer Hanna
Eastbridge Law Group, LLP
Madison
Freya Katkowsky
Eastbridge Law Group, LLP
Madison
Presenters
Matthew M. Beier
Wisconsin Lawyers Mutual Insurance Co
Madison
Amanda K. Gennerman
Pines Bach LLP
Madison
Aissa I. Olivarez
Community Immigration Law Center
Madison
Raluca Vais-Ottosen
DeWitt LLP
Madison
8:30 a.m. : Introduction to Terminology & Key Concepts
Freya Katkowsky
9:20 a.m. : Framework: Where Does the Law Come From & What Agencies Are Involved?
Raluca Vais-Ottosen
10:10 a.m. : Question and Answer
10:25 a.m. : Introduction to Immigrant Visas – who qualifies, overview of the process, and which government agencies are involved for:
- Family-Based Immigrant Visas
Jennifer Hanna
- Humanitarian Immigrant Visas
Amanda K. Gennerman
- Business/Employment Immigrant Visas
Freya Katkowsky
Amanda K. Gennerman, Jennifer Hanna, Freya Katkowsky
12:10 p.m. : Lunch (on your own)
1:10 p.m. : An Overview of Types of Non-Immigrant Visas
Jennifer Hanna
2:00 p.m. : Removal Defense
Aissa I. Olivarez
2:50 p.m. : Break
3:05 p.m. : Ethics: Risks of Dabbling in Immigration Law
- Be aware of WILMIC’s increase in claims among insured immigration attorneys in the rapidly changing regulatory environment
- How you can avoid taking on more than you’re prepared to handle in order to steer clear of legal malpractice pitfalls
Matthew M. Beier, Raluca Vais-Ottosen
4:00 p.m. : Panel Discussion: Ways to Add Immigration to Your Practice
- Pro bono, fed litigation, how to educate yourself sufficiently to add as a practice area
Amanda K. Gennerman, Freya Katkowsky, Aissa I. Olivarez
4:50 p.m. : Program Concludes
Webcast replay schedule may vary slightly from live program..
- Receive an overview of immigration law basics
- Review the different types of immigrant and non-immigrant visas
- Avoid malpractice claims by recognizing the risks of “dabbling” in immigration law
- Find out how to successfully integrate immigration law into your practice
- Lawyers looking to add immigration to their practice
- Immigration lawyers seeking a refresher
YLD Discount!
Young Lawyers Division members receive a $20 discount on tuition.* Discount applied automatically upon log-in.
*Young Lawyers Division Members are State Bar member attorneys 36 years of age or younger, or within five years of admission to the State Bar of Wisconsin. If you’ve opted out of YLD, you will not receive this discount. The $20 discount only applies to in-person, live webcast, and webcast replay versions of this seminar – not CLE OnDemand.. YLD members with Ultimate Passes, other CLE passes, or PINNACLE discounts are not eligible for this discount.
BOOK BONUS!
Immigration Consequences of Wisconsin Criminal Offenses
Seminar attendees will enjoy a free two-week trial of the Immigration Consequences of Wisconsin Criminal Offenses Books UnBound® title and an invitation to save 20% on either a 1-year subscription to the Books UnBound title or the purchase of the print book.* Divided into three sections, you’ll find assistance in confirming that a defendant is a noncitizen, meeting your Sixth Amendment duty under Padilla v. Kentucky, and finding alternative pleas to prevent immigration issues.
*Attendees will receive information to access the free trial and discount via email after attending the program. Discount applies to both print and digital Books UnBound® editions of this title and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Offer valid as long as CLE credit is available for this program. For Books UnBound users, discount may be applied to purchase of individual Books UnBound title only and may not be used on purchase of full library.
The Build Your Practice Series from State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE® introduces you to the fundamentals of various practice areas. Gain the tools and information you need to develop a new area of practice and expand your firm's offerings. Build Your Practice Series programs are endorsed by the State Bar's Young Lawyers Division.