How in the world are you supposed to use the new Visa Bulletin? That's what we'll delve into in this month's free immigration webinar. We'll walk through how to understand the Department of State's new(ish) and confusing format. Learn how to assess case timelines, and counsel clients. Free registration here About our presenter Mercedes Riggs is…
Register here Producing videos for your law firm might seem daunting but it doesn’t have to be. Great videos can vastly increase your website’s search engine ranking and provide an important way to reach new clients. Best of all, relatively few attorneys are doing video (or doing it well) making this a promising way to…
In partnership with WSBA’s Low Bono Section, Moderate Means Program, and the Law Office Management Assistance Program, the SU Low Bono and Solo Initiative. Register here Starting a law firm can be an intimidating endeavor, but it is not only manageable, it can be rewarding. Jenny Anderson and Greg McLawsen are living proof that running…
Using contract attorneys to scale your law practice Register here for free In small law firms there is an inherent pickle when it comes to growth. If you hire employees too soon, there may not be enough work to go around. If you fail to build capacity, you lose profitable business that could have been…
The law is notoriously verbocentric and dense. And from the client’s perspective, legal services are rarely delivered in a user-friendly way. Although design-driven businesses have been shown to outperform their competitors, the legal profession has been slow to adopt good design principles. In this webinar, we’ll explore not only how design…
February 15, 2017 - noon (PST) When it comes to legal advocacy, United States ports of entry are an unfamiliar ballpark. There’re not even the same game. Foreign nationals have no right to legal representation. Attorneys have no right to be heard. In this unique niche of immigration law, outcomes may be determined by…
Your client has waited for over a year to bring a loved relative to the United States. The last hurdle has come, the day of the immigrant visa interview. The interview passes and you get a panicked call, “the consular officer said we have to wait for a decision!” A week passes, no news. Two…
Thank you to the Skagit County Bar Association for having me up north to speak at their monthly CLE. This page contains slides and related materials for the live event. Slides for the program. Recognizing immigration issues from Greg McLawsen Additional materials. ABA I-864 Article. Published in the ABA Family Law Journal, this article gives…
Whew - your client has finally made it through the lengthy immigrant visa process. Or she's nailed the adjustment interview and at long last has her green card in hand. What's the first thing the client wants to do? Often, they want to pack their bags and go on a trip.How should you advise your…
When a non-citizen gets divorced, she may be left with little means of support. Language barriers can make employment difficult, and many types of public assistance are unavailable. But many may be eligible to receive financial compensation from their (former) spouse, if the spouse was a visa sponsors. Under immigration law in effect since 1996, certain…