Program Details
2026-11-17 12:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2026-11-17 12:00:00
2h CLE Credits
Intermediate
2
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ESTWhen asylum is unavailable, unlikely to succeed, or not the best strategy, practitioners must quickly identify alternative forms of relief and assess how the client’s immigration history affects eligibility. This session will examine how to evaluate a removal case from the outset, identify potential avenues for relief, and determine which claims and defenses should be developed. The discussion will address cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, waivers, humanitarian-based options, and other forms of relief, with an emphasis on eligibility requirements, evidentiary considerations, and common issues that can derail otherwise viable claims.
Robin N. Nice 1:10 pm - 2:10 pm ESTOnce potential avenues of relief have been identified, effective removal defense requires careful preparation of the record and a strategy for presenting the case in immigration court. This session will focus on the practical aspects of litigating removal cases, including developing evidence, addressing procedural issues, preparing witnesses, responding to government arguments, and preserving issues for appeal. The discussion will also explore common mistakes in removal proceedings and strategies for managing cases when the client’s preferred form of relief is unavailable or faces significant obstacles.
Robin N. NiceRobin N. Nice is the owner of McHaffey & Nice, LLC, where she focuses exclusively on immigration law. Since being admitted to the Massachusetts and New York bars in 2012, she has dedicated her legal practice to immigration matters, including asylum and other forms of humanitarian relief. She represents individuals before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Immigration Court, helping clients navigate the U.S. immigration system and understand the legal options available to them. Her work reflects her stated commitment to helping people through both her legal practice and her involvement in the community. In addition to her responsibilities as an attorney and law firm owner, Robin maintains an active role in professional organizations dedicated to immigration law and advocacy. She has served in leadership positions within the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), including as Chair of its New England Chapter, and participates in its national and regional asylum committees. She also serves on the board of the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, contributing to her broader involvement in matters affecting immigrant and refugee communities. Her academic background combines legal education with graduate-level study in human rights, providing a foundation that encompasses both the practice of immigration law and the broader subject of human rights.
Robin N. Nice is the owner of McHaffey & Nice, LLC, where she focuses exclusively on immigration law. Since being admitted to the Massachusetts and New York bars in 2012, she has dedicated her legal practice to immigration matters, including asylum and other forms of humanitarian relief. She represents individuals before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Immigration Court, helping clients navigate the U.S. immigration system and understand the legal options available to them. Her work reflects her stated commitment to helping people through both her legal practice and her involvement in the community. In addition to her responsibilities as an attorney and law firm owner, Robin maintains an active role in professional organizations dedicated to immigration law and advocacy. She has served in leadership positions within the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), including as Chair of its New England Chapter, and participates in its national and regional asylum committees. She also serves on the board of the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, contributing to her broader involvement in matters affecting immigrant and refugee communities. Her academic background combines legal education with graduate-level study in human rights, providing a foundation that encompasses both the practice of immigration law and the broader subject of human rights.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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