Continuing Legal Education
Live CLE | Immigration 101: Family & Employment
LawReviewCle's Immigration 101: Family and Employment course will provide an overview and introduction into the basic concepts of U.S. immigration law and procedure.
This course is an introductory, step-by-step, instructional on the basics of Immigration Law.
The following Key topics will be discussed:
- Overview of Immigration Law
- Avenues for Legal Immigration
- Immigration Status Through Family
- Immigrant Petition
- Issuing the Green Card
- Non-Immigrant Temporary Visas
- Immigrant (Permanent) Visas Through Employment
08:00 – 08:30 |
Registration |
08:30 – 08:45 |
Introduction to Legal Immigration Law |
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• Overview of Immigration Law • Avenues for Legal Immigration |
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08:45 – 09:45 |
Family Based Immigration Visas |
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• Immigration Status Through Family |
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09:45 – 10:45 |
Employment Based Visas |
10:45 – 11:00 |
Break |
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11:00 – 12:00 |
Immigration Law Issues and Ethics |
CLE Course Speakers: |
Irena Juras |
Attorney Irena Juras
Juras Law Firm - Phoenix, AZ
Irena Juras is the founder and managing member of the Juras Law Firm, and focuses her practice on Bankruptcy Law, Immigration Law and International Law. Irena is licensed to practice law in Arizona and New York.
Irena Juras received her first law degree in the Czech Republic where she practiced commercial law. She received her second law degree from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law with a focus on International Law. For two years she worked as a law clerk to the Honorable James M. Marlar, the U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Arizona (1999-2001).
Subsequently, she entered private practice and broadened her focus to include International Business Transactions and Immigration Law. Her cross-cultural, multilingual background and legal training and experience in both civil and common law make her uniquely qualified to represent U.S. and foreign clients in cross-border transactions, bankruptcy proceedings and immigration matters. She is fluent in English and Czech in addition to having a working knowledge of Russian and German.
Areas of Practice
Bankruptcy Law
Immigration Law
International Law
Business Law
U.S.-Czech Republic Practice
Bar Admissions
Arizona, 2000
New York, 2001
U.S. District Court District of Arizona, 2000
Education
University of Arizona College of Law, Tucson, Arizona, 1999
Major: International Trade Law
Masaryk University Faculty of Law, Czech Republic, 1991
Utah State University, Logan, Utah, 1998
M.S.
Professional Associations and Memberships
State Bar of Arizona, International Law Section
Past Chair (2007-2008)
State Bar of Arizona, Business Law Section
Executive Council Member
State Bar of Arizona, Bankruptcy Law Section
American Bar Association, International Law and Practice Section
Scottsdale Bar Association
Board Member
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
American Immigration Lawyers Association
National Association of Women Business Owners
Rotary International, Phoenix Rotary 100
Past Employment Positions
Hon. James M. Marlar in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona, Law Clerk
Languages
English
Czech
Live CLE • Immigration 101
Family & Employment
January 19, 2012 • Phoenix, AZ
Credits:
Total CA Cle credits: 3.25 Hours
The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 4 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona.
Location:
Radisson Hotel Phoenix City Center
3600 North 2nd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Time:
Start 08:30 AM – Finish 12:00 PM
Tuition:
$200 First Registrant
Add Associate $100 dollars*
Add Paralegal $100 dollars*
$125 Young Lawyers - Under 4 years acceptance to the Bar.**
*Young Lawyers with under 4 years acceptance to the Bar may use the coupon code YL75 to receive the $75 discount when checking out.
**Discounts can not be combined.
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