Calendar of Events

Our expert panelist will provide mindfulness strategies for immigration attorneys to help them navigate ethical dilemmas, manage difficult conversations, and build resiliency within themselves.

Stress is inevitable, but how you manage it can make all the difference. This program brings together multiple speakers to share their best wellness tips for using stress to your advantage, reducing stress when needed, and maintaining balance in a demanding profession.

Join us as author and mindfulness teacher Ralph De La Rosa draws from their book, Outshining Trauma, to explore why common approaches to emotional intelligence often fall short in high-pressure moments. They'll share how mindfulness can help manage being overwhelmed, foster resilience and more!

Join us for an AILA Chicago Ethics Conference! Live presentations will be held on Friday, May 9, from 8:30AM – 1:15PM via Zoom Events. This event will be recorded, and attendees will have until June 1, 2025 to watch the recording for MCLE credit. This event is being presented by AILA's Chicago Chapter. This event is not being organized by the AILA National Office.

This roundtable will explore how to embrace struggles, find courage in adversity, and uncover new opportunities for personal and professional growth. We’ll focus on practical skills for structuring your life, navigating chaos, and making small but impactful behavior changes.

Immigration Updates and Trends under the Trump Administration. We’ll be going over: Executive Orders, H-1B trends, Consular Developments, Travel

Learn how AILALink is the perfect tool for electronic access to the books and other research resources you need. Sign up for our next group training at 2:00 pm (ET) on Tuesday, May 13.

Even though a nonimmigrant petition has been approved by USCIS, attorneys cannot rest, as the visa is not secured until it is approved at the U.S. embassy or consulate. Our panel of experts will offer guidance on how to plan for success and manage denials.

ICE showing up at a law office and asking for information about a client. CBP asking to search a lawyer's phone for information about their clients at a port of entry. Let's prepare for anything. This roundtable is a know your rights for lawyers and a refresher on attorney-client privilege.

This session will explore how technology can streamline client intake, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance the overall client experience. Join us as we discuss best practices, emerging tools, and real-world strategies for leveraging technology to create a seamless and scalable intake process.