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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Immigration CLE Series: The Ins and Outs of Immigration Proceedings and Pro Se Respondents: Tips from the Bench
DESCRIPTION:Join the Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) for one or more of this 8-week noon-hour immigration CLE series on Thursdays between October 2 and November 20. \nThe series covers topics immigration practitioners and advocates address when providing advice\, a brief service or pro se assistance in a legal clinic setting. What do we need to know in the fast-changing immigration system environment to better screen and advise clients? What should we advise pro se applicants and respondents? How can we transmit this information in an ethical and meaningful way? Each session includes where and how to refer persons for free legal help and how to volunteer. \n\nOctober 23 Description: The CLE presentation will cover tips from the perspective of the immigration bench on best practices to support pro se respondents with filings\, preparing for court hearings\, ethical implications of pro se assistance\, other legal matters and strategies to consider\, etc. \nOctober 23 Presenter: Ryan Wood\, Principal Founding Partner\, Emeriti Law PLLC\, former Assistant Chief Immigration Judge for the EOIR \n\nThe series covers relevant topics for today and has a great roster of immigration presenters: \n\nOctober 2\, The Ins and Outs of Master Calendar Hearings and Notices to Appear\, Patrick Hellier\, Associate Attorney\, Zimmer Law Group\nOctober 9\, The Ins and Outs of Administrative Closure and Terminating Cases in Immigration Court\,  Sam Verner\, Associate Attorney\, Zimmer Law Group LLC\nOctober 16\, The Ins and Outs of Motions and ICE Check-ins\, Kelsey Allen\, Attorney\, Davis Immigration Lawyers; Eric O’Denius\, Freelance Paralegal\, Hero Associates MN LLC\nOctober 23\, The Ins and Outs of Immigration Proceedings and Pro Se Respondents: Tips from the Bench\,  Ryan Wood\, Principal Founding Partner\, Emeriti Law PLLC\, former Assistant Chief Immigration Judge for the EOIR\nOctober 30\,  The Ins and Outs of Asylum Immigration Appeals\, Maria Miller\, Attorney\, Martin Law\nNovember 6\, The Ins and Outs of Voluntary Departure\, Kelly Clark\, Associate Attorney\, Heinz Law PLLC\nNovember 13\, The Ins and Outs of Screening for Naturalization\, Patrick Hellier\, Associate Attorney\, Zimmer Law Group LLC\nNovember 20\, The Ins and Outs of Screening for U\, T and SIJS\, Danielle Hendrickson\, Managing Attorney\, Immigration Law Project\, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid; Camila Pacheco-Fores\, Supervising Attorney\, Immigration Law Project\, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid\n\nRegister now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0ojSflZGRP6XOKMWZrkhAg \nQuestions: immigration@vlnmn.org \nVLN will apply for 1.0 Standard CLE credit for each session.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/immigration-series-oct-23-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:ID Document Corrections in Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:This CLE is hosted by MSBA\, with VLN volunteer CB Baga as a co-presenter and representative of VLN.  \nCelebrating Pro Bono Week\, October 20 – 24\, join MSBA for a week of free CLES presented by the MSBA Access to Justice Committee and in collaboration with the American Bar Association.  \nPresentation:\nJoin Volunteer Lawyers Network’s LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic for a CLE that will cover everything you need to know to help folks through name changes\, gender marker corrections on ID documents\, understand the current policy landscape\, and correctly identify any the common legal issues that arise. The session will also cover an introduction to skills for trauma-informed lawyering\, working with trans and BIPOC clients\, and the risk management concerns around legal strategy in today’s landscape. Written reference materials are available to assist you in issue spotting and correctly advising clients with potential ID document issues. \nPresenters/Panelists:\nCB Baga\, Public Interest & DEI Counsel | Maslon\, LLP\nRocío Iglesias McKenzie\, Senior Associate | Baker McKenzie\nJacqueline Brant\, Attorney | Bowman and Brooke\nBrandon St. Germaine\, Suicide Prevention Specialist | Greater Twin Cities United Way\nAshley Pattain\, Law Clerk for Referee Jenese Larmouth | Second Judicial District \nCLE Credits: 1.0 Standard CLE Credit |  Event Code: 538528 \nRegistration Deadline: October 22\, 2025. Click here to register!
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/msba-pbw-oct-23-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Law CLE and Reception
DESCRIPTION:VLN’s Family Law CLE and Reception is to thank our family law volunteers for their service and commitment to pro-bono legal work! Join us for a CLE on grandparent rights\, presented by Sarah Hewitt\, followed by light refreshments and appetizers. \nThis event is October 23 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at City Center’s Apex Room\, located on the street level of 33 S 6th St SE\, Apex Training Room\, Minneapolis\, MN 55402. \nRegistration is required. Register by clicking here. 
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/family-reception-2025/
LOCATION:City Center – Apex Room\, City Center\, Apex Room\, 33 S 6th St SE\, Apex Training Room\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drag Queen Charity Bingo
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for drinks\, laughs\, chowing down\, and\, of course\, bingo\, all while raising money towards access to justice in Minnesota. This bingo is hosted by Minneapolis drag queens Nina DiAngelo and Monica West at Roxy’s Cabaret. \nReservations are free and highly recommended! Reserve your seats by visiting the EventBrite page! $10 suggested donation per bingo card to play. Win fun prizes! Doors open at 6pm\, and bingo starts at 7pm. Bring cash! \nThis event includes mature humor.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/drag-bingo-2025/
LOCATION:Roxy’s Cabaret\, 1333 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403
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