Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Reflexiones”
Newsletter | Spring 2014 Vol. 18, Issue No. 2 AI Justice hosted the National Film Premier of DREAM – An American Story, which chronicles the struggles of DREAMers – young, undocumented people brought to this country as children. The film features Juan Gomez, a DREAMer who grew up in Miami, and the panel discussion following the film highlighted this local and …
Newsletter | Winter 2014 Vol. 18, Issue No. 1 The YPAIJ’s 2nd Annual Dinner Kick Off Party created a lot of buzz! Guests enjoyed the festive atmosphere at Fado Irish Pub and the opportunity to network with over 60 young professionals who work in fields from law to athletics. The lucky winners of the drawing …
Newsletter | Winter 2014 Vol. 18, Issue No. 1 AI Justice, along with American Immigration Lawyers Association-Miami Chapter, and The Dade County Bar Association, hosted a holiday party with food, music, fun, and gifts for close to 160 children ranging in age from 4 to 18. Volunteers and generous donors treated these children in local immigration shelters to their favorite …
Newsletter | Winter 2014 Vol. 18, Issue No. 1 Carson Osberg joined AI Justice’s Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Program, where she represents survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. A Public Interest/Public Service (PIPS) Scholar at the American University Washington College of Law, she focused on immigration law and workers’ rights and participated in WCL’s Immigrant Justice …
Newsletter | Winter 2014 Vol. 18, Issue No. 1 In the fall, The Batchelor Foundation presented AI Justice’s Children’s Legal Program with a generous $30,000.00 grant and a challenge – raise $40,000.00 and they would donate an additional $40,000.00 to match. Thanks to our committed supporters, AI Justice met the challenge! The following Donors generously kicked off the campaign and …
Young Professionals of AI Justice The YPAIJ is hosting an End of Summer Networker at The Broken Shaker on Thursday August 29th from 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Innovative mixology, great conversations, and the art of ice come together. Cool down with us and enjoy drink specials, including $7 non-specialty cocktails and $3 beers. The YPAIJ Start of Summer Networker The …
Newsletter | Fall 2013 Vol. 17, Issue No. 4 Susana’s Story/Pro Bono Attorneys to the Rescue Susana grew up in Guatemala. Her abusive father abandoned the family when Susana was four, and her mother left when Susana was five to seek work in the U.S. because the family was living in poverty. Raised by her grandparents, Susana’s difficult childhood became …
Newsletter | Fall 2013 Vol. 17, Issue No. 4 YPAIJ Celebrates Art of All Cultures (and the Pro Bono work of two dedicated attorneys) On November 14th, Greenberg Traurig hosted a unique Young Professionals of AI Justice event. Guests enjoyed the spectacular bay view at “An Immigrant Artist Showcase,” which featured several pop-up performances that wowed the crowd. Well-known Haitian …
Newsletter | Fall 2013 Vol. 17, Issue No. 4 We appreciate the on-going support of The Batchelor Foundation, which gave a $30,000 grant and a $40,000 challenge grant for our Children’s Legal Program. We also thank the Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation for their grant of $10,000 in continuing support of our Lucha program, serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking. …
Newsletter | Fall 2013 Vol. 17, Issue No. 4 Cheryl Little is always a sought-after speaker, but her calendar was especially full this Fall. A highlight of her appearances was the Neiman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University’s conference entitled The Story Behind the Politics: Economics, Immigration and U.S. law. She addressed both the economic and human costs of DHS …
