The Immigration Law Student Organization (ILSO) is co-sponsoring this event with the Immigration Section of MN State Bar Association:
“How to Become An Immigration Attorney”
Thursday, February 25, 2021
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Careers in immigration law are becoming increasingly popular for new law graduates and seasoned attorneys alike. But how do you navigate the world of immigration law and decide where to focus your practice? Join us to hear from a diverse panel of immigration attorneys who will share their experience becoming an immigration attorney and they journey to their current position, from in-house counsel, law school clinic nonprofit work in rural areas, and working for the Department of Homeland Security
- Sara Karki | Staff Attorney, Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
- Mariam Elrashidi | Assistant Chief Counsel, Department of Human Services
- Laura Trosen | Assistant Chief Counsel, Department of Human Services
- Linus Chan | Professor, Detainee Rights Clinic, University of Minnesota
- Christopher Wendt | Legal Counsel, Mayo Clinic
- Moderator: Amanda Buys | MSBA Immigration Law Section Council Member