OBA Citizenship and Immigration Law and Criminal Justice PROGRAM
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Criminal proceedings can have significant collateral consequences for a client’s immigration matter. As such, it is critical that both criminal and immigration lawyers are up to speed on the impacts of one area on the other, and work together to achieve the best global resolution for their client. Join our panel of seasoned Canadian and US practitioners to explore the key issues and important nuances at the intersection of immigration and criminal law on both sides of the border, including:

• Redefining success: how to weigh and manage your clients’ priorities
• Unraveling the Canadian and US immigration implications of ongoing charges, convictions and parole
• Strategies for mitigating the impact of criminal proceedings on immigration matters
• When do you need to consult or retain US counsel?
• How criminal and immigration lawyers can work together to better serve their clients
   

Following the program, take advantage of our special Intersections Networking reception to build relationships and make connections with lawyers practicing in the other area of law. Build your referral network and grow your list of colleagues to call when a client who  is navigating both criminal and immigration matters enters your office. Register now to secure your spot!

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Les Morley, Morley Law Office
Amanda M. Ross, Cooper, Sandler, Shime & Schwartzentruber LLP

SPEAKERS

Wedade Abdallah, Managing Attorney, Regional Immigration Assistance Centre, Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo Inc.
Julie Kruger, Kruger Immigration Law (Buffalo)
Heather Segal, Segal Immigration Law
Janani Shanmuganathan, Goddard & Shanmuganathan LLP