Liliana C. Yanez spent ten years educating law students at the City University School of New York on how to become outstanding immigration attorneys working in service of their communities. Throughout the years, she has shared her extensive knowledge and expertise with audiences from around the world. She continues to teach attorneys as a Continuing Legal Education Instructor.
Presentation Topic Highlights
Maintaining Immigration Status and Paths to Legal Permanent Residency
Pautas Para La Residencia Legal
The Importance of §245 and ‘Grandfathering’ through Labor
Maintaining Immigration Status as a Foreign Student and Options after Graduation
Racial Profiling Hiding Behind INS v. Lopez-Mendoza
Immigrants and Voting
Promoting Self-Awareness and Mindfulness in Classroom Discussions of the Role of Race and Privilege in Lawyering
Spotting Issues and Navigating the Maze of US Immigration Law
The Importance of Exploring Content and Context in Encouraging and Navigating Difficult Conversations In the Classroom
Challenging the Status Quo: What is Really Needed to Reform Immigration?
Race and Privilege in Lawyering Workshop: Mobilizing Students to Engage and Lead Change
Fundamentals of Immigration Law