Join us online for a timely and engaging discussion of the role of racism in immigration policy, the political and legal landscape for immigration enforcement, and opportunities for legal and community support. 

Speakers:

  • Brigit Greeson Alvarez, Deputy Counsel Counsel, Board Liaison Division, Office of the County Counsel for the County of Los Angeles

  • Gerloni Cotton, Professor, UCLA School of Law 

  • Devon Hein, Deputy Federal Public Defender, Non-Capital Habeas Unit, FPDCDCA

Our speakers are participating in their personal capacities. Their statements should not be attributed to the speaker’s employer or BWL.

This potential MCLE opportunity is free for BWL members and friends, though we kindly request that you only sign up if you are planning to attend. 

PLEASE NOTE: An application for one hour general MCLE credit is pending with the California Bar. We DO NOT anticipate receiving approval before the March MCLE compliance deadline. 

For more information, please contact BWL President-Elect, Alisha Burgin, at Pres-Elect@BlackWomenLawyersLA.org. 

General Body Meeting | Immigration Policy & Enforcement : why we must care and what we can do.

Register Now

  • Thursday Feb 26 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • VIRTUAL - Link Provided Upon Registration