Pivoting Your Practice: Finding Your Next Growth Area
This roundtable focuses on practical strategies for immigration lawyers—particularly those in family-based practice—who are experiencing a slowdown and need to adapt. A short presentation will highlight options for expanding into new immigration subfields or complementary practice areas, followed by a candid discussion on how to pivot thoughtfully and sustainably. Topics will include:
- Identify viable areas to expand or diversify
- Evaluate fit based on skills, demand, and risk
- Understand key business and ethics considerations
- Avoid common pivoting mistakes
Facilitators
- Sasha Westerman-Keuning, Family Section Steering Committee Vice-Chair, Clayton, GA
- Lambert Dunn, Well-Being Committee, Oklahoma City, OK
- Geri Kahn, San Francisco, CA
- Nalini Mahadevan, Clayton, MO
The speaker's/author's views do not necessarily represent the views of AILA, nor do they constitute legal advice or representation. Practice tips provided are based on the speaker's/author's experiences and the current state of the law. Please be sure to conduct legal research and analysis for your unique situation as the law changes quickly and experiences may differ from your own.
AILA Membership Benefit
AILA Video Roundtables offer free, interactive learning led by expert faculty, with a focus on open discussion and Q&A. These sessions are available exclusively to AILA members and are not eligible for CLE credit. Recordings will be available approximately two weeks after the live event date.
| Product Details | |
| Event Date | September 30, 2026 |
| Format | Video Roundtable |
| Length | 60 minutes |
| CLE Eligible | No |
| Digital Library | Digital goods (MP3, EPUB, PDF, ZIP, etc.) are available for download for two (2) years after purchase. |
| Refund Policy | All sales are final; no returns or refunds on Roundtables. |
