Immigration Law Forum 2026: 4 General, 1 Dual

Courses Included

• Immigration Law Forum 2026 - Beyond the Agency: How to Effectively Use Federal Court Petitions for Immigration Advocacy
  
  

  This session provides a general overview of habeas corpus, mandamus, and related federal court litigation, with a focus on when and how to use district court actions to challenge unlawful custody or agency inaction. Designed for practitioners who may be new to federal litigation—or who want a refresher—this session walks through the jurisdictional foundations, strategic considerations, and procedural mechanics of filing habeas petitions and related claims in federal court. The session emphasizes practical guidance, including drafting considerations, evidentiary issues, motion practice, and remedies available in federal court.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Julio Colby, Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition, Nashville
    Julio Colby is the Worker Rights Attorney and Skadden Fellow at the Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition. He earned his JD in 2024 from Harvard Law School, where he was a clinical...
  • Michael Holley, Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition, Nashville
    Michael Holley is the Senior Litigation Counsel at the Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition. Before joining TIRRC, he practiced criminal defense as a federal public defender in Nashville...
• Immigration Law Forum 2026 - Playing with Fire: Hot Topics in Immigration
  
  

  A review of some of this year’s most significant changes and updates in immigration law, policy, and enforcement. Spoiler alert: everything is on fire but we can still do good things.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Dawn Garcia, Garcia Immigration Law PLLC, Franklin
    Dawn Garcia has practiced primarily in immigration law for the past 17 years. She enjoys immigration law because she learns something new and exciting every day, which is both interesting and...
• Immigration Law Forum 2026 - Case Management & Firm Strategies for an Always Evolving & Challenging Immigration Law Environment
  
  

  We will address current situations, issues & changes facing immigration lawyers across our State of Tennessee in terms of Field Offices, Services Centers, and other immigration law centers. We will help you think through techniques, strategies, and best practices in creating management & firm policies and procedures for the providing of ethical, consistent, efficient, and organized immigration legal services’ program delivery. We will address best practices for intake procedures, file maintenance, client communication, data and deadline tracking, and case closing. All discussion will be the context of how best to remain flexible, and responsive to immigration policies that change daily.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Terrence Olsen, Olsen Law Firm, Chattanooga
    
    Terry Olsen, Partner of Olsen Law Firm, founded Olsen Law Firm in September 2003, and practices Immigration & Nationality Law exclusively. Terry has served, and continues to serve, the...
• Immigration Law Forum 2026 - Immigration Policy in Tennessee: 114th General Assembly & Community Impact
  
  

  This presentation examines the evolution of immigration policy in Tennessee, beginning with earlier laws that allowed flexibility and local decision-making, and transitioning into the stricter, state-controlled policies introduced during the 114th General Assembly. It highlights key legislation such as HB 6001 and SB 1364, emphasizing the shift toward required cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The presentation also explores the broader impact of these changes on communities, including concerns around public safety, trust in law enforcement, family stability, and access to essential services. It encourages a deeper understanding of how policy decisions affect both systems and the everyday lives of individuals.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.00General Credits:1.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Yusuf Hakeem, TN House of Representatives,
    Yusuf Hakeem is the Tennessee State House Representative of District 28. He has honorably served the constituents of Hamilton County for more than 40 years and is passionate about making a positive...
• Immigration Law Forum 2026-Fees & Other Ethics Issues: How to Successfully Negotiate Recurring Obstacles
  
  

  In today’s ever-shifting immigration environment, how do you appropriately value your services? This session will discuss fees and other topical ethics issues in the context of quickly changing environment, with subtopics including dealing with the unexpected and managing expectations.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • John Gilliland, TN Board of Professional Responsibility, Nashville
    John E. Gilliland is an Investigations Disciplinary Counsel for the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee.  John earned his J.D. degree from the University of...