National Lawyers Guild, Law for the People Convention 2009

National Immigration Project CLE

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 9am – 5pm
Immigration Law CLE on challenges to deportation and removal, including crimes and ethics
Registration for the immigration skills seminar is SEPARATE from the rest of the NLG Convention. We will
post details on our website, including cost, as they become available.

NLG convention workshops sponsored by the National Immigration Project include:
• Comprehensive Immigration Reform
• Effective Strategies for Dealing with Immigration
Detainers and Holds
• Immigrants and the Military
• Deportation Defense: Representing Immigrant Detainees
in Bond Hearings (co-sponsored by TUPOCC, NLGSF Immigration Committee)
More information on activities will be posted under Seminars & Events at www.nationalimmigrationproject.org.

CLE Seminars

National Police Accountability Project - Damages in Civil Rights Cases - Thursday, October 15

David Ball, the country’s most-requested speaker on damages, will discuss maximizing awards in police misconduct and prisoner cases with minimal economic loss. David Ball supports our work and has agreed to offer an NPAP member-only CLE for a substantially reduced fee. The costs to attendees, including the NPAP membership fee for non-members, are a fraction of what attorneys pay to attend David’s seminars, and they will be recouped in your first trial. Call NPAP today to join and register for this special event: (617) 227-6015. For more information see: http://www.nlg-npap.org/html/events.htm

The Changing Face of Disability Discrimination Law - Sunday, October 18

In the first year of the ADA Amendments Act, and ratification of the UN Disability Convention pending, this seminar, on Sunday, October 18, will bring together leading practitioners and theorists on disability rights. 6 hrs CLE credits, including Ethics credits projected. $100 includes brown bag lunch and CLE. For more information, contact the Disability Rights Committee, 116 W. 111th Street, New York, NY 10026.

Seattle Plus 10: Litigation Skills Training for Unique Issues in Constitutional Rights Protest Cases - Wednesday, October 14

This CLE will train NLG lawyers and legal workers how to work together to advance and preserve the rights of demonstrators. NLG lawyers have provided representation and assistance for community groups organizing against police abuse in targeted low-income and minority communities, as well as for mass demonstrations for LGBT rights. Cost is $50.

Court Martials for Everyone - Military Law 101 - Thursday, October 15

This seminar will discuss the differences and similarities between court martials and civilian criminal trials, addressing issues such as working with JAG counsel, pre-trial motions, and how to approach your trial from a political perspective. It will help us to create a network for military resisters, AWOL/UA soldiers, and veterans with lingering legal problems. The seminar will be followed by a round table discussion and brainstorming for more advanced practitioners. More information and registration available at www.nlgmltf.org or by calling (619) 463-2369 or emailing info@mltf.info

Fight for Justice Using Treaties and Offices of Inspector General - Thursday, October 15

Find out how lawyers are winning by using UN treaties in two venues: in recent suits against defendants in the U.S., and in reports to three UN Committees in Geneva, shaming the defendants into action. Presenters include: Bill Quigley, Steve Bingham, John Brittain, Ann Fagan Ginger, and MCLI Legal Intern. To pre-register by Oct. 1: $130 lawyers/ $50 law students including new book, visit www.mcli.org/cle. $150/$55 to register at the convention. Co-sponsored by NLGSF. For more information: CLE@mcli.org or call: 510-848-0599.