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SUMMARY:November Housing Law Sidebar
DESCRIPTION:The Housing Law Sidebar is a time for VLN housing staff and volunteers to eat a (virtual) lunch together\, learn about a housing topic\, and socialize with one another. This is an informal event. There will be no power point presentations\, but instead a brief explanation of a topic by a VLN staff member\, followed by questions about the topic\, discussion\, and time for questions or discussion on any topics of interest. Volunteers are encouraged to share stories of their experiences with housing cases with one another and maybe learn a little! This is casual and for all our volunteers – brand new and experienced alike!\n\n\n\nJoin our November Housing Law Sidebar to learn more about the Rent Escrow process. This session will cover filing procedures\, answer legal questions\, and provide practical tips for presenting your case in court. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ytVmcwh1RiqsnQzWsnCung
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/nov-2025-housing-law-sidebar/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Immigration CLE Series: The Ins and Outs of Voluntary Departure
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\nNovember 6 Description: The CLE presentation will cover what is Voluntary Departure (VD)\, who qualifies\, and when a request for Voluntary Departure may happen in the immigration process including: to whom and how to make that request\, the pros and cons of requesting voluntary departure\, explaining how the process plays out for a pro se client and what pro se clients need to know\, next steps if VD is denied or approved\, etc. \nNovember 6 Presenter: Kelly Clark\, Associate Attorney\, Heinz Law PLLC \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-nov-6-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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UID:28951-1762430400-1762434000@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:VLN Core Trainings: Using Bankruptcy Software to Prepare Chapter 7 Filings
DESCRIPTION:Details: This session provides an introduction to the use of bankruptcy preparation software in Chapter 7 case filings. We will walk participants through the practical steps of preparing a Chapter 7 petition and related schedules using a software platform commonly employed by legal aid providers and private practitioners in Minnesota. \nThe training includes a live demonstration using the Jubilee Bankruptcy software by Legal Pro. The demonstration will illustrate how bankruptcy software can assist with client data entry\, form generation\, and electronic filing preparation.  Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how such tools can improve accuracy\, efficiency\, and compliance with local filing requirements. \n Presenter: Seville Drewfs started with The Honorable John C. Akard in 1980 as a word processor.  In 1985\, Akard went on the Bankruptcy Bench in Lubbock\, Texas and took Seville along as his secretary.  Seville has gone on to work for Chapter 13 Trustees in El Paso\, Texas and in Seattle\, Washington.  She arrived at LegalPRO in August 2000 and has been there ever since.  She supported the desktop program BankruptcyPRO and now is on the support staff for Jubilee. \nLocation: Zoom \nRegistration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fUAO5ICgQOSjpzZLNlGTPw \nCLE: 1 hour of Standard CLE credit to be applied for
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/core-training-nov-6-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T080000
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UID:28685-1763020800-1763023500@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN\, including our different volunteer opportunities\, what support we provide to volunteers\, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. \nThis training will be offered twice a month. Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. \nRegistration is required. Click here to register. \nFor questions\, contact Deputy Director Muria Kruger at muria.kruger@vlnmn.org or by phone at (612) 752-6647.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/vo-nov-13-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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UID:28744-1763035200-1763038800@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Immigration CLE Series: The Ins and Outs of Screening for Naturalization
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\nNovember 13 Description: The CLE presentation will cover what is important to cover when screening clients for naturalization and why careful screening is important. Topics include how to address the new policies and procedures being implementing regarding the naturalization process\, what evidence to include to meet the new good moral character standard\, 3/5-year LPR requirement\, joint I-751/N400 cases\, N648’s\, and more. \nNovember 13 Presenter: Patrick Hellier\, Associate Attorney\, Zimmer Law Group LLC \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-nov-13-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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UID:28724-1763640000-1763643600@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Immigration CLE Series: The Ins and Outs of Screening for U\, T and SIJS
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\nNovember 20 Description: The CLE presentation covers the important questions to ask to determine if someone may be eligible for certain types of humanitarian relief including U\, T and SIJS visas\, how current practice may affect such applications\, identifying and counseling on the risks of applying\, the ability to obtain work authorization\, the steps and length of each process\, etc. \nNovember 20 Presenter: Danielle Hendrickson\, Managing Attorney\, Immigration Law Project\, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid; Camila Pacheco-Fores\, Supervising Attorney\, Immigration Law Project\, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid \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-nov-20-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T120000
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CREATED:20250918T181400Z
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UID:28694-1764072000-1764074700@www.vlnmn.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:VLN is asking all new volunteers to participate in a 45-minute zoom orientation. This engaging and informative presentation will cover the basics of volunteering with VLN\, including our different volunteer opportunities\, what support we provide to volunteers\, and tips for making the most of your volunteer experience. \nThis training will be offered twice a month. Please sign up for the day and time that works best for you. \nRegistration is required. Click here to register. \nFor questions\, contact Deputy Director Muria Kruger at muria.kruger@vlnmn.org or by phone at (612) 752-6647.
URL:https://www.vlnmn.org/event/vo-nov-25-2025/
LOCATION:Remote Via Webinar\, 600 Nicollet Mall\,\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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