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2012

Fundamentals of Immigration and Nationality Law

Austin Nov 7-8, 2012 Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol
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Overview

UT Law’s Fundamentals of Immigration and Nationality Law—ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners—includes an overview of immigration laws and issues, individual sessions on family immigration practice and employment immigration practice, and concludes with Practicum: Intake and Evaluation of an Immigration Case.

Continue on at the Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law for two full days of coverage of advanced issues and includes a special presentation from AILA, After the Election: News from Washington, a discussion of hot topics and issues—what to expect and what's next.

Save $25 and earn up to 19.00 hours of credit including 3.25 hours ethics when you register for both!

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Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

  • Day 1 November 7, 2012
  • Day 2 November 8, 2012
  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Wednesday Afternoon, Nov. 7, 2012
    Presiding Officer:
    Eugene J. Flynn, Eugene J. Flynn, P.C. - Dallas, TX
  • 1:00 pm
    Registration Opens

  • 1:30 pm
    1.00 hr
    United States Immigration Laws: Citizens, Nonimmigrants, Immigrants and Unauthorized
    A discussion of the interplay of unlawful presence, out of status, nonimmigrant, immigrant and citizenship for foreign nationals, their employers and their families.

    Paul Parsons, Paul Parsons, PC - Austin, TX

  • 2:30 pm
    1.00 hr
    Introduction to Family Immigration Practice
    Who qualifies for family visas in the immigrant and nonimmigrant classifications? What are the pitfalls and the high points of family immigration practice?

    George Rodriguez, Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. - Dallas, TX
    Nancy Taylor Shivers, Shivers & Shivers - San Antonio, TX

  • 3:30 pm
    Break

  • 3:45 pm
    1.00 hr
    Introduction to Employment Immigration Practice
    A review of the most common types of work visas available to foreign nationals and the requirements and important features of of each category.

    Margaret Mills Murphy, Jackson Lewis LLP - Austin, TX

  • 4:45 pm
    Welcome Reception
    Networking opportunity to meet and get to know your fellow immigration law practitioners.

  • 5:15 pm
    1.25 hrs ethics
    The Value and Benefits of Pro Bono Representation
    Non-citizens in Texas have never been more in need of pro bono representation in their immigration matters. As immigration law has grown evermore complex during the last 15 years, thousands of immigrants face their immigration matters on their own—without representation. Many non-citizens resort to unauthorized and unscrupulous outfits for what they think is help. Hear both attorney and client perspectives and be inspired to share your time and expertise with non-profit immigration programs in Texas.

    Moderator:
    Edna Yang, American Gateways - Austin, TX
    Panelists:
    Adam R. Bennett, Austin, TX
    Panelists:
    M. Elizabeth 'Liz' Cedillo-Pereira, Cedillo-Pereira & Cedillo, PLLC - Dallas, TX
    Panelists:
    Natalie Hansen, American Gateways - Austin, TX
    Panelists:
    Vanna Slaughter, Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc.- Immigration and Legal Services - Dallas, TX
    Panelists:
    Christopher Thomas Stidvent, Dell Inc. - Austin, TX

  • 6:30 pm
    Adjourn

  • 7:00 pm
    Welcome Reception Ends

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  • Thursday Morning, Nov. 8, 2012
  • 8:00 am
    36th Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law - Separate Registration
    View 36th Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law program.

  • Day 1 November 7, 2012
  • Day 2 November 8, 2012
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Conference Faculty

Adam R. Bennett

Austin, TX

M. Elizabeth 'Liz' Cedillo-Pereira

Cedillo-Pereira & Cedillo, PLLC
Dallas, TX

Natalie Hansen

American Gateways
Austin, TX

Margaret Mills Murphy

Jackson Lewis LLP
Austin, TX

Paul Parsons

Paul Parsons, PC
Austin, TX

George Rodriguez

Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Nancy Taylor Shivers

Shivers & Shivers
San Antonio, TX

Vanna Slaughter

Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc.- Immigration and Legal Services
Dallas, TX

Christopher Thomas Stidvent

Dell Inc.
Austin, TX

Edna Yang

American Gateways
Austin, TX

Planning Committee

Richard A. Gump Jr.—Co-Chair

Attorney at Law
Dallas, TX

Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez—Co-Chair

Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C.
Dallas, TX

M. Elizabeth 'Liz' Cedillo-Pereira

Cedillo-Pereira & Cedillo, PLLC
Dallas, TX

Nicolas Chavez

Chavez & Valko, LLP
Dallas, TX

Michael J. Churgin

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Eugene J. Flynn

Eugene J. Flynn, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Harry Gee Jr.

Law Office of Harry Gee, Jr. & Associates
Houston, TX

Raed Gonzalez

Gonzalez Olivieri LLC
Houston, TX

Mona Gupta

Gupta & Wiora, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Barbara Hines

The University of Texas School of Law Immigration Clinic
Austin, TX

Javier N. Maldonado

Attorney at Law
San Antonio, TX

Paul Parsons

Paul Parsons, PC
Austin, TX

George Rodriguez

Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Michelle M. Turner

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Jacqueline L. Watson

Law Office of Thomas Esparza, Jr., P.C.
Austin, TX

Sarah E. Woelk

Casa Marianella Immigration Legal Services
Austin, TX

Edna Yang

American Gateways
Austin, TX

Credit Info

  • Austin
MCLE Credit
Toggle view Texas – 4.25 hrs  |  1.25 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Expected for Immigration and Nationality Law
You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number  provided on your certificate of attendance.
Toggle view California – 4.25 hrs  |  1.25 hrs Ethics
You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov.  UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  
Other Credit
Toggle view TX Accounting CPE – 5.00 hrs
The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Key Dates

Austin – Nov 7-8, 2012 – Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol
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Last day for $85.00 Regular pricing: Oct 31, 2012

$115.00 for registrations received after this time

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$110.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Nov 2, 2012

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Nov 5, 2012

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Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol

701 E. 11th Street
Austin, TX 78701
512-478-1111
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$159.00 good through Oct 12, 2012

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$10 daily self-parking; $10 overnight parking

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