The Bar Association of San Francisco
The Immigration Section and Criminal Law Section of the Barristers Club present:
Ethical Duties of Representing NonCitizens in Criminal Court
January 23, 2018: 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
MCLE Credits - 1 H, in Legal Ethics; Light Refreshments Provided
Navigating a Minefield: The Ethical Duties of Representing Non-Citizens in Criminal Court
Speakers:
Zachary Nightingale
Partner, Van Der Hout, Brigagliano, and Nightingale
Ali Saidi
Deputy Public Defender, Contra Costa County
Helen Lawrence
The Law Office of Helen Lawrence
Moderator:
Kirsten Haigh
Law Offices of Douglas L. Rappaport
Topics:
• How should criminal law attorneys advise non-citizen clients when the clients’ interests in criminal court and in immigration court diverge?
• How can criminal law attorneys fulfill their duties of competence and diligence owed to non-citizen clients?
• When should criminal attorneys involve immigration attorneys in the legal process?
Barristers Immigration Section Co-Chairs: Shuting Chen, Law Office of Shuting Chen & Emily Wilson, Becker & Lee
Barristers Criminal Law Section Co-Chairs: Maria Belyi, Law Office of Maria Melyi & Kirsten Haigh, Law Offices of Douglas L. Rappaport
Location:
BASF Conference Center
301 Battery Street
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Directions
Schedule:
MCLE Registration: 4:30-5:00 p.m.
Refreshments/Program: 5:00-6:15 p.m.
Cost:
BASF Student Member |
$25.00 |
Section Member |
$40.00 |
BASF Member |
$50.00 |
Government |
$50.00 |
Nonprofit |
$50.00 |
Non-Member |
$65.00 |
Note: All prices increase by $10.00 on the day of the program.
Event Code: B181285
Questions about our seminars and the registration process?
Fax or Mail your registration: Registration Form ( PDF)