Whether it is overt racism or bias, the consequences can be dire and extreme when it relates to immigration. What can immigration practitioners do to best help clients in these situations? Join AILA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and your AILA colleagues for a one-hour strategic roundtable discussion about the impact of bias arising in immigration interviews, document preparation, and DHS interrogations as well as best practices for being better advocates and defending our clients during this vulnerable time.

Discussion topics include:

• What can immigration practitioners do to best help clients who face bias and racism in their interactions with USCIS, ICE, and CBP?
• How can we ensure fair treatment and improve the adjudication process?
• How can immigration lawyers improve their own case processes to prevent bias?

This session will not be recorded.

This Roundtable is organized by the Education Subcommittee of AILA's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

We also invite you to take part in AILA’s 21-Day Racial Equity Invitation.

This roundtable is available only to AILA members and not CLE eligible. AILA University Video Roundtables are free learning opportunities for AILA members provided via a weekly schedule of live video programming for members to come together from across the country and world to discuss hot topics and network with colleagues in the field. Video Roundtables are part of AILA University programming and each session is hosted by faculty selected for their expertise.