OBA Child and Youth Law, and Citizenship and Immigration Law PROGRAM
On Demand | Original Program Date: November 26, 2025

If your immigration law clients have children or are children themselves, it is essential that you are up to speed and fully equipped to navigate the unique issues that arise when children and youth are involved in immigration processes. 

Join our expert faculty for a deep dive into the nuances and particularities at the intersection of immigration law and children’s law, including:

• Making sense of the legal framework of child and youth rights, including privacy matters and the treatment of Youth Criminal Justice Act records, and how this framework is engaged in the immigration forum;
• Practical advice for navigating complex cases, including matters involving refugee status, access to education, allegations of child abduction, family reunification, and the rights of unaccompanied minors; 
• Advice for working with designated representatives, especially where there may be conflicts of interests between children and their parents;
• Guidance for developing cultural competency when representing minors from diverse backgrounds.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your legal toolkit and ensure you are ready to tackle your next file with confidence. Register now to secure your spot!

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Kenneth Atkinson, Office of the Children's Lawyer
Carina Chan, Burrison Hudani Doris LLP

SPEAKERS

Cheryl Robinson, Refugee Law Office
Maureen Silcoff, Silcoff Shacter 
Allison Williams, Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY)