Immigration Law 2025: Updates and Essentials under the New Administration

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
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Presented by the ISBA International & Immigration Law Section
Co-presented by the ISBA Family Law Section, ISBA Education Law Section, ISBA Human & Civil Rights Section, and the ISBA Corporate Law Section


1.0 hour MCLE credit


Original Program Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
Accreditation Expiration Date: May 12, 2027 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from our speakers as they offer an in-depth look at key immigration law developments since the Trump Administration began its work on January 20, 2025, as well as a discussion on how the current domestic political landscape has impacted immigration law. Immigration attorneys, family law practitioners, criminal justice lawyers, and human rights counsel with all levels of practice experience who attend this online program will better understand:
  • How specific changes, policies, and proposals in immigration law could impact your clients in the coming year;
  • The best practice tips you need regarding the intake and analysis of your client’s immigration matters, especially in light of those humanitarian relief cases that may be impacted by current immigration laws and proposed changes; and
  • The legal developments affecting employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, consular processing, removal defense, and citizenship.

Program Coordinator/Chat Moderator:
Angela Peters, Buffalo Grove Law Offices, Arlington Heights

Program Speakers:
William B. Schiller, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago
Ian D. Wagreich, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago



Program Information

  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $35 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit.
    • Non-Member Price $70
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students – Free

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