The NYU School of Law Asian-Pacific Allied Law Students Association (APALSA), along with the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY), the South Asian Bar Association of New York (SABANY), the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean Bar Association of Queens (SAICBA-Q), the Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York (KALAGNY) and the Filipino American Lawyers Association of New York (FALA New York), present a Fireside Chat with Hasan Shafiqullah, Immigration Supervising Attorney in the Law Reform Unit at The Legal Aid Society.

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In this program, we will explore current and emerging immigration enforcement trends, the role of impact litigation and policy advocacy in shaping immigration law, and the importance of community-centered lawyering in responding to evolving legal and political challenges, and how they intertwine with professional responsibilities. Hasan will also discuss his profession, student activism, and approaches to maintaining attorney well-being in public interest practice.

The Legal Aid Society is the nation’s largest and oldest social justice law firm, providing comprehensive legal services to low-income New Yorkers. In his role within the Law Reform Unit, Hasan Shafiqullah focuses on impact litigation, policy advocacy, and systemic reform to protect immigrant communities and advance access to justice.

At the conclusion of the program, participants will be able to:

1. Examine current and emerging trends in immigration enforcement and their impact on immigrant communities in New York.

2. Incorporate the role of impact litigation and policy advocacy in shaping immigration law and advancing access to justice for low-income New Yorkers.

3. Recognize and embrace the importance of community-centered lawyering and attorney well-being in public interest legal practice, informed by Hasan Shafiqullah's professional experiences.

The program will conclude with time for networking and hors d’oeuvres.

Approved for NY CLE Credit:

• 0.5 credit hour to Areas of Professional Practice
• 0.5 credit hour to Ethics and Professionalism

CLE Program Time: 7PM - 8PM

Costs:

• AABANY Members: Please log in to register for free.  
• NYU students, SABANY, SAICBA-Q, KALAGNY and FALA New York Members: Please get the promo code from your coordinators to waive the cost of this event.
• Non-member cost: $25
• Financial aid is available. Please email cle@aabany.org for the Financial Aid application.

AABANY Sponsoring Committees:

This program is co-sponsored by the AABANY Issues Committee, Immigration Committee, Government Service and Public Interest Committee, Pro Bono Committee, IP Committee, Student Outreach Committee, and Young Lawyers Committee.