Wednesday, November 19

CLE 2025: Hurricane Donny

By AILA LACC

Join us for another top-notch AILA LACC CLE in beautiful Barbados!

Date and time

Location

Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All Inclusive Resort

Long Bay Saint Philip, %HG9+QW Barbados

Agenda

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

What's Hot: The Storm Warnings

Kelli Stump, Esq., AILA Past President, AILA (DL)

Alexis Alexrad, Esq., AILA President-Elect

Jeanette Kain, Esq.

John Gihon, Esq.

 Executive Orders  Significant decisions of The Supremes  Removal Proceedings-Stays of Removal, Habeas.  What’s new at the Department of State  Recent Border issues  litigation challenging...

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

What’s up with Bs: Survival Kit

Teri Simmons, Esq. (DL)

Amanda Brill, Esq.

Daniel Parisi, Esq.

Susan Fortino, Esq.

 Commercial Workers: ESTA vs. B-1; Contract Constellation; Subcontractors  Waivers of Inadmissibility   Expedite Procedures   Gender Issues  High scrutiny-Admissions -  Semiconductors -Laser...

9:50 AM - 10:05 AM

Coffee Break

10:05 AM - 10:55 AM

Let me in from the outside: Customs and Border Issues

Ramon Curiel, Esq. (DL)

Helena Tetzeli, Esq.

David Leopold, Esq.

Mercedes Badia-Tavas, Esq.

 CBP inspection of devices  Clients travelling with pending adjustment and parole  Domestic travel v International Travel  Contacting CBP  Suggested documents to travel with

10:55 AM - 12:00 PM

Surviving the storm outside: Let’s Litigate

Marisa Casablanca, Esq. (DL)

H. Ronald Klasko, Esq., AILA Past President

Rekha Sharma-Crawford, Esq., AILA Second Vice President

Michael Harris, Esq.

Unreasonable delays and unexpected denials of petitions and visas are occurring more frequently.   We struggle to keep ahead of changes in procedure and policy.  There has been a flurry of executive ...

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch Program: Student Issues-Hanging on for dear life

Tammy Fox-Isicoff, Esq. (DL)

David Ware, Esq.

Lately one of the most vulnerable positions as a nonimmigrant is that of the international student. The US has always welcomed students, and it should be no surprise that we have one of the largest...

1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

Throwing in the lifeline: Challenging Removals

Cheryl David, Esq. (DL)

Juliana Lombardo, Esq.

Jodi Goodwin, Esq.

Guillermo Hernandez, Esq.

 Challenging the NTA in court  Filing stay of removal  Steps to delay or stop removal  Agency to contact  Representation at Deferred  Preparing your client for interview

2:20 PM - 3:10 PM

Artificial Intelligence: Who is using it and how?

Jeffrey A. Devore, Esq. (DL)

Lynn Lee, Esq.

Laura J. Mazel, Esq.

Remzi Kulen, Esq.

 Use of AI in email communications  Applications and programs to use for document preparation  Preparation of Briefs and Petitioner letters  Dangers of relying on AI  Confidentiality issues

3:10 PM - 4:00 PM

Worksite Enforcement: Hunkering down

Marcine Seid, Esq. AILA LACC Chapter Chair (DL)

Leigh Ganchan, Esq.

Kimberly Best-Robidoux, Esq.

Ellen Freeman, Esq.

 Internal procedures for clients in case of raid  Company self-audits  Training for employers regarding documents  Challenging an audit  Negotiating with ICE Counsel  Recent trends

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Coffee Break

4:15 PM - 5:05 PM

Tax issues: Don’t get blown away

Diana Okeova, Esq.(DL)

Clayton Cartwright, Esq.

Shelly Meerovitch, Esq.

Eduardo Arista, Esq.

 Innovative ways to demonstrate ability to pay  Identify issues for high-net-worth clients  Source of Funds for E2 and EB5 cases  Nationalities at risk  Identify issues for outbound immigrat...

5:05 PM - 5:55 PM

Weathering the storm: Ethics and Management

Greg Siskind, Esq. (DL)

Kathia Quiros, Esq.

Maite Hoyos, Esq.

Elina M. Santana, Esq.

 Case Management System Comparison  Case Monitoring Systems for calendaring  Social Media posts  Correct negative online reviews  Client Confidentiality requirements  Closing cases and com...

5:55 PM - 6:30 PM

Talk to the Experts

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Cocktail Party Sponsored by Peachtree Group

Good to know

Highlights

2 days, 2 hours
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event

About this event

We are thrilled to present the AILA Latin America and Caribbean Chapter’s 13th Annual Conference and CLE in Barbados!. Join us on November 19th for a Welcome Cocktail reception, November 20th for a Consular Tour (subject to confirmation by the American Embassy) and Conference Dinner, and on November 21st for an outstanding CLE Conference!

Pamper yourself at the Wyndham Grand Barbados. Beachfront Bliss in an all-inclusive luxury resort next to the iconic Sam Lord’s Castle. Perched on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, this gorgeous resort is steps from a beautiful beach and next to a majestic 19th century castle with a fascinating history. Wine and dine with us during the conference dinner and network at our post conference cocktail hour!

CLE attendees are eligible for a special room rate of $422 single/double occupancy per night plus tax and includes breakfast and internet access. Click https://tinyurl.com/4ayzc2yy to book online or contact the hotel directly at (246) 622-1200 and use code AILA2025. This rate is valid up to 5 days prior to the conference but is based on availabiility and the number of rooms is limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Not a LACC member? Go to aila.org and join the LACC prior to registering. Dues are only $75! Then register for the conference as a LACC member and save $125 off the non-LACC member rate (net savings of $50)!

Please be sure to familiarize yourself with applicable travel advisories and exercise due diligence traversing to Barbados. CLE credit is being applied for in Florida and Texas. California provides reciprocity with Texas and Florida. All states have a process for getting credit for a course approved in another state. Please look into your state’s process.

AILA LACC thanks our generous sponsors: EB5 Capital, CMB Regional Centers, Visa Business Plans, Civitas, and Peachtree Group!

REFUNDS: Cancellation deadline is October 1, 2025. Refunds will be provided if notice of cancellation is emailed to jdevore@devorelawgroup.com on or before October 1, 2025. A $50 processing fee will be withheld. NO REFUNDS AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2025.

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