2024 AILA/GMS Annual Global Migration Forum
| Live Event Date: 06/11/2024 - 06/12/2024 | ||
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| Format | Length | CLE Eligible |
| Conference | 2 Days | Yes |
The global community is facing political, economic, and climate uncertainty, as well as rapid technological evolution. This unprecedented combination of factors has affected where we live, how we work, and what we need for our future. The AILA Global Migration Section (GMS) invites you to attend the AILA/GMS Annual Global Migration Forum in “The Windy City,” where experts from around the world will discuss these topics from an immigration perspective. Our esteemed panelists will delve into how global mobility is fueling change around the world and how human movement is being impacted by these issues. Governments are adapting to this ever-changing reality by adjusting their immigration programs continually, so practitioners need to stay as current on these changes as possible. Don’t miss this opportunity to help your practice by learning timely and important updates and networking with colleagues from all over the globe!
All registrants receive:
- Digital handbook
- Handouts
2024 AILA/GMS Annual Global Migration Forum
Global Mobility Fueling the Winds of Change
The global community is facing political, economic, and climate uncertainty, as well as rapid technological evolution. This unprecedented combination of factors has affected where we live, how we work, and what we need for our future. The AILA Global Migration Section (GMS) invites you to attend the AILA/GMS Annual Global Migration Forum in “The Windy City,” where experts from around the world will discuss these topics from an immigration perspective. Our esteemed panelists will delve into how global mobility is fueling change around the world and how human movement is being impacted by these issues. Governments are adapting to this ever-changing reality by adjusting their immigration programs continually, so practitioners need to stay as current on these changes as possible. Don’t miss this opportunity to help your practice by learning timely and important updates and networking with colleagues from all over the globe!
June 10–12, 2024
Chicago Marriott Marquis
Chicago, IL
Monday, June 10, 2024 | Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | Wednseday, June 12, 2024
Times listed on the program are Central Time (CT)
Note: All sessions and events are subject to change without notice.
Monday, June 10, 2024
| TBD | Consular Tours
The GMS Consular Liaison Subcommittee will organize consular tours for conference attendees. Stay tuned for updates on potential tours and timing |
| Evening | 2024 GMS Forum Networking Dinner
Advance purchase of tickets is required for attendance |
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
| 7:30 am – 5:00 pm | Registration and Exhibits |
| 8:30 am – 8:45 am | Welcome and Remarks
William Russell Hummel, AILA Global Migration Section Steering Committee Chair, Charlotte, NC |
| 8:50 am – 9:50 am | “They Said What?” Immigration in the Media
Immigration is being debated in a global “town square” every day via all forms of media. The tenor and tone of these public discussions often inform and sway the public for or against immigration. Global migration attorneys frequently serve as advocates for the concept of immigration and defenders against those who choose to demonize it. At the same time, they must propose sensible and practical solutions acceptable to all sides of the discourse. Our panel of experts will discuss the role of immigration counsel in the media and the ethical obligations that must be considered. Finally, they will address the potential financial implications for an attorney’s practice.
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| 9:50 am – 10:00 am | Networking Break |
| 10:00 am – 10:30 am | Keynote Address |
| 10:30 am – 10:40 am | Networking Break |
| Track 1 | |
| 10:40 am – 11:40 am | Globalization’s Crossroads: Navigating Immigration and International Trade Agreements
Globalization drives the movement of goods, services, and people across borders. The multifaceted intersection (or “crossroads”) of immigration and international trade agreements has become a critical issue that demands thoughtful discussion and analysis. Our panel of experts will delve into the complex dynamics at play as they explore the possibilities and intricacies of a world where borders are increasingly blurred and economies are more interconnected than ever.
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| 11:40 am – 12:40 pm | Lunch Break |
| 12:40 pm – 1:40 pm | Artificial Intelligence and Global Mobility Practice
Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to bring a fresh round of disruption to global mobility practice. Panelists will discuss where AI tools may be of assistance to global migration attorneys.
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| 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm | Charting an Alternative Course: “Where to Park” an Employee When They Cannot Get into the Desired Host Country
In today’s ever-changing immigration environment, companies and their counsel frequently face the scenario of an employee who cannot obtain a work permit in the desired country. For this reason, companies should always have a viable alternative. Panelists will discuss these challenges and strategies for obtaining work permits in alternative locations.
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| 2:45 pm – 2:55 pm | Networking Break |
| 2:55 pm – 3:55 pm | Once the Employee Arrives in the Host Country, “What Then?”
After an employee receives immigration approval, the employer is obligated to comply with various other rules and regulations required by the host country. Our panel of experts will address issues that an employer-client should know about before their foreign national employee commences work with their company. They will discuss common requirements in different countries and provide practical advice about raising important issues with a client to ensure that obligations are being met in a timely manner.
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| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Creative Solutions for Procuring and Authenticating Documents
Many global work permit and visa processes require documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and police clearances to be legalized, apostilled, or notarized. These requirements add a substantial amount of preparation time to each file. Panelists will provide an overview of common document procurement and authentication dilemmas and explore creative solutions to moving these administrative pieces forward. They will discuss how to monetize these processes and whether they are better handled inhouse, by the immigrant, or by vendors.
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| Track 2 | |
| 10:40 am – 11:40 am | Environmental Sustainability in Global Business Migration and Global Mobility Practices: Challenges and Opportunities in Environmentally Uncertain Times
Panelists will discuss the roles of various stakeholders— governments, corporations, and law firms—in recognizing and confronting the “environmental winds of change.” In addition, they will provide guidance and practical advice about how to facilitate the creation of global mobility practice management resources and tools to mitigate environmental harm.
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| 11:40 am – 12:40 pm | Lunch Break |
| 12:40 pm – 1:40 pm | Breaking Barriers: Navigating Gender-Based Immigration Challenges
Legal frameworks vary significantly between jurisdictions, especially concerning LGBTQ+ rights. Our distinguished panelists will discuss the advancements and challenges faced by individuals within the LGBTQ+ community. Their discussion will focus on the issues of mobility and visa considerations for transgender individuals, persons in same-sex relationships, and anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+.
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| 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm | Looking to the Past for a Better Future: Citizenship by Descent
In these troubling times, potential immigrants seeking refuge in another country (whether for humanitarian or political reasons) are researching their heritage to determine if they can claim citizenship based on a parent or grandparent. Our panel of experts from a variety of countries will discuss citizenship by descent as a potential path for a better future.
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| 2:45 pm – 2:55 pm | Networking Break |
| 2:55 pm – 3:55 pm | A Study in Hope: International Student Visas
People seek out study abroad programs to further their goals and prepare for the future. Many hope to start a new, better life in an economically advantageous and physically secure country. In some countries, however, these visas have created controversy. Critics argue that by allowing foreign national students, governments are placing added pressure on overburdened healthcare systems and housing availability. However, educational institutions also generate a significant amount of revenue by accepting international students. Panelists will examine the requirements and current issues for student visas in various countries
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| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Competition for Tech Talent: Which Country Is the Most Innovative in Attracting and Maintaining Foreign Workers in Tech Positions?
Attracting the brightest and best talent has long been a mandate for many jurisdictions. Tech workers remain in high demand and immigration attorneys are seeing increased global competition to attract them. Panelists will explore various jurisdictions and work options for those in the tech sector and discuss why the industry is crucial to the global economy.
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| TBD | Cocktail Reception and Networking |
Wednseday, June 12, 2024
| 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | Registration and Exhibits |
| 8:30 am–9:30 am | AILA GMS 2023 Membership Meeting
The annual AILA GMS Membership Meeting to welcome the 2024–25 GMS Steering Committee |
| Track 1 | |
| 9:45 am – 10:45 am | “How Am I Going to Do This?” Practice Management in an Uncertain Time
Even with the world in turmoil, immigration attorneys must remain focused on bringing clients in the door, paying bills, and keeping up with a fast-paced legal environment. Moreover, lawyers are challenged with inflation, difficult technological choices, and increased competition from other legal (and non-legal) firms. What methods can immigration attorneys employ to run their practices efficiently and effectively while maintaining a semblance of work-life balance? Panelists will examine the practice management issues that attorneys face and offer practical solutions.
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| 10:45 am – 11:00 am | Networking Break |
| Track 2 | |
| 9:45 am – 10:45 am | Navigating the Future: Immigration, Overstays, and Inadmissibility in the Age of ETIAS
Panelists will discuss the evolving landscape of global migration, overstays, and inadmissibility, with a special focus on the upcoming European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). In an increasingly interconnected world, immigration policies have taken center stage, impacting nations, economies, and individuals alike. Attend this session to gain insights into, and participate in discussions about, the future of global migration, the challenges it presents, and the role of innovative solutions like ETIAS in shaping a more secure and accessible world.
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| 10:45 am – 11:00 am | Networking Break |
| Unified Track | |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | The Pulse of Global Migration from the Windy City
Panelists will provide a high-level legal overview of the current global migration landscape.
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| 12:00 pm | Conference Concludes |
Program Committee
David L. Garson, AILA Global Migration Section Steering Committee, Conference Program Co-Chair, Toronto, Canada
David Heneghan, AILA Global Migration Section Steering Committee, Conference Program Co-Chair, Dublin, Ireland
Jessica D. Jensen, AILA Business Section Steering Committee, Winnipeg, Canada
Poorvi R. Chothani, Mumbai, India
Ericka A. McFee, AILA Client Resources Committee, Elmhurst, IL
Shannon A. Donnelly, Washington, D.C
Massimo Maesen, Brussels, Belgium
William Russell Hummel, AILA Global Migration Section Steering Committee Chair, Charlotte, NC
Chetal Patel, AILA Global Migration Section Steering Committee Vice Chair, London, UK
Anita E.J. Ninan, AILA Global Migration Section Steering Committee, Marietta, GA
JJ Area, AILA Education Program Manager, Washington, D.C
Live Conference CLE Credit
AILA will file for CLE credits in appropriate jurisdictions. Eligible participants can receive up to 8 total credits including 2.0 technology credits and 1.0 law practice management credit in 60-minute jurisdictions and up to 9.5 total credits including 2.0 technology credits and 1.0 law practice management credit in 50-minute jurisdictions. To receive CLE credit, attorneys must record sessions attended and CLE codes provided at each session via webCLE. Live attendance must be recorded by June 19th, 2024.
Please Note: CLE credits not reported on webCLE by the published deadline will be subject to an administrative late fee to cover incurred costs.
| Early Bird Rate (Through 05/15/24) |
Regular Rate (After 05/15/24) |
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| Members (In-Person) | ||
| AILA Members | $595 | $795 |
| AILA Members' Paralegal* | $595 | $795 |
| AILA Law Student Members | $395 | $595 |
| AILA Nonprofit Members | $445 | $645 |
| Nonmembers (In-Person) | ||
| Nonmember Attorneys | $795 | $995 |
| Nonmember Law Students | $495 | $695 |
| Government | $615 | $815 |
| Nonprofit Attorneys | $615 | $815 |
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Hotel Information
The conference will take place at the:
Marriott Marquis Chicago - SOLD OUT
(connected to McCormick Place West)
2121 South Prairie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
AILA Group Rate: $319 Single/Double, plus taxes
Phone: 1-888-236-2427 (refer to 2024 AILA Annual Meeting)
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Hyatt Regency Chicago McCormick Place
(connected to McCormick Place West)
2233 South Martin L. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
AILA Group Rate: $319 Single/Double, plus taxes
Phone: 1-402-593-6018 (refer to AILA)
Online: 2024 AILA Annual Conference (hyatt.com)
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United
Chicago O’Hare – ORD
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