Best Practices Before the Asylum Office

Topics:
  • Political asylum
  • Advocacy

This program is designed for attorneys representing people before the New York and Newark asylum offices. Come hear from experts on how to prepare, file and present asylum applications. Focus will be on representing children, however, there will be useful information for all who seek to represent asylum seekers. Each session will have time for Q and A.

Speakers:

  • Moderator Professor Lenni B. Benson
  • Jennifer Barker, Attorney at NYLAG, Formerly an Asylum Officer--Preparing for the Asylum Interview
  • Representatives from the Asylum Office (confirmed)--Tips and Descriptions of Current Procedures
  • Geoff Kagan-Trenchard, Esq.--Exploring Strong Narrative Voice in Applications
  • Claire Thomas, Adjunct Professor and Director of Asylum Clinic NYLS -- Cultural Competency and Keys to Succesful Representation of Asylum Seekers

Registration:
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