On October 26, 2012, I spoke about best practices for brief writing and oral argument at Immigrants’ List’s First Annual Continuing Legal Education Immigration Litigation Seminar in Miami, Florida. The seminar was for immigration attorneys that wanted to learn about litigating immigration cases. Immigrants’ List works to elect politicians that promote “fair and just” immigration laws and works to defeat politicians that use “fear and misinformation” to prevent immigration reform. I volunteered my time for Immigrants’ List because I consider them an important organization. I agree with what they are doing and if you’re reading this blog, I hope that you check out their website and consider donating to them.
Mitt Romney’s Changing Position on Immigration
Back during the Republican primaries, Mitt Romney was against the DREAM Act and was promoting self deportation. Yesterday, Mitt Romney was interviewed by the Denver Post and announced that if he is elected, he will honor deferred actions requests granted under President Obama’s policy for DREAMers. However, today Romney’s campaign clarified his statement. If elected, he will discontinue the program and not extend the deferred action grants after they expire in two years. He also claims that he will have his own policy in place that will provide a permanent solution. Unfortunately, he has yet to provide any details regarding his permanent solution.
On the plus side, DREAMers can now file for deferred action knowing that if they are granted relief, they will have employment authorization for two years. Since June, I’ve been saying that DREAMers should wait until after the election to file for deferred action. With Mitt Romney’s latest statements, there is no longer a reason to delay filing.
I’ve Been Listed in New York Super Lawyers Again
I have been named to the New York Super Lawyers list as one of the top attorneys in New York for 2012. I have been listed in New York Super Lawyers every year since 2008. No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers. The digital version of the Super Lawyers New York Metro 2012 edition is currently available. I am listed on page 87 in the immigration attorney section. The print version will be published in the Magazine section of the New York Times.
Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a rigorous multi—phased process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.
The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers magazines and in leading city and regional magazines across the country. Super Lawyers magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law. For more information about Super Lawyers, go to superlawyers.com.
The first Super Lawyers list was published in 1991 and by 2009 the rating service had expanded nationwide. In February 2010 Super Lawyers was acquired by Thomson Reuters the world’s leading source of intelligent information for business and professionals.
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