Crimmigration Basics and Best Practices when Representing Immigrants

The purpose of this training is to provide attorneys and practitioners with foundational knowledge about federal immigration law and enforcement patterns as established by the current administration. There will be an emphasis on privacy concerns and best-practice strategies. The training will also cover the California’s Truth Act and Values Act, and negotiation tactics along with […]

Ethics Basics for Legal Aid

This session will cover critical topics, including conflict of interest rules, confidentiality, and managing multiple clients with conflict waivers. We’ll also discuss best practices when working with interpreters, handling clients with diminished capacity, and ethical considerations in limited-scope representation. Additionally, we’ll address the importance of engagement letters, closing letters, and managing costs and expenses related […]