Liaison between AIC and AILA NE.

Promote and coordinate local Essay Contest in conjunction with AILA National Essay Contest and coordinate event(s), including event with USCIS to have winning essays read and awards presented.

Liaison between the Asylum Office and AILA NE including raising ‘problem cases’ with the AO.

Provide policy and other updates to the membership.

Serve as the liaison between Community Based Organizations and AILA NE, including coordination of advocacy efforts.

Help plan and execute the annual Congressional Breakfast and National Day of Action, and build/maintain relationships with New England Congressional offices.

Liaise with CBP at Logan and address problems/issues as necessary.

Liaise with CBP at land borders and address problems/issues as necessary.

Help recommend resolutions for AILA NE members having difficulties with consulates in Canada.

Promote full and equal participation of all chapter members, committees, and groups, including lawyers of varying genders, national origins, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identity, religious beliefs, age, marital status, and disability status.

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Report news and updates to Executive Board and to the Chapter quarterly and as requested and assist members with ‘problem cases.’

Handle member problems as needed and build/maintain AILA’s relationship with ICE.

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Work with USCIS, AG’s Office, and relevant government agencies in combating UPIL by arranging at least one meeting with USCIS and the AG’s office to identify issues or concerns they and members have and address how we can best work together.

Coordinate logistics for monthly meetings and any special meetings or events, including name tags, and refreshments (when meetings occur in person).

Review Chapter’s financial affairs and budget and make recommendations to the Executive Board regarding the yearly donations, scholarship amounts and other financial matters.

Answer inquiries (such as those regarding internship opportunities) from AILA student members.

Meet with immigration classes at New England area law schools to disseminate information about AILA student membership.

Report back to Chapter about the results of outreach.

Prepare written summaries/reports on decisions from EOIR, District Courts, BIA, and the First Circuit related to immigration, to be shared bi-annually to the Chapter.

Work with the AILA Communications Department, AILA-NE committees, and members to carry out positive public and media relations at the local level.

Arrange and coordinate substance and logistics of monthly New Members 4pm meetings, including choosing speakers and topics, and tarting the Zoom meeting (when virtual).

Handle member problems as needed and continue to build/maintain the chapter’s relationship with OCC.

Respond to member inquiries concerning RMV issues and liaise between AILA New England and the RMV.

·        R.I.: ridmv.aila@gmail.com

·        ME: mebmv.aila@gmail.com

·        NH: nhdmv.aila@gmail.com

·        VT: vtdmv.aila@gmail.com

Collect and review scholarship applications and make recommendations regarding scholarship recipients to the Executive Board.

Monitor immigration-related legislation and provide updates to Media Liaisons and the Board.

USCIS Massachusetts 

Assist members with issues/problems in seeking USCIS assistance at the Boston and Lawrence Field Offices and continue to build/maintain the chapter’s relationship with the field offices.

USCISliaisonMA@gmail.com

USCISLiaisonBOS@gmail.com

USCISLiaisonLAWR@gmail.com

Assist members with issues/problems in seeking USCIS assistance at the Rhode Island Field Office and continue to build/maintain the chapter’s relationship with the Office.

Assist members with issues/problems in seeking USCIS assistance at the New Hampshire Field Office and continue to build/maintain the chapter’s relationship with the Office.

Assist members with issues/problems in seeking USCIS assistance at the Maine Field Office and continue to build/maintain the chapter’s relationship with the Office.

Assist members with issues/problems in seeking USCIS assistance at the Vermont Field Office and continue to build/maintain the chapter’s relationship with the Office.

Monitor and administer AILA NE Facebook page and Provide user-experience feedback and help make improvements as needed.

Engage with the Social Security Administration to address issues with the production and issuing of social security cards and benefits.

Assist the national AILA MAP coordinator with case placement and volunteer recruitment.

Serve as point of contact to AILA NE members who have questions on how to navigate Probate/Family Court.

Plan at least 1x/month brown bags for members on a variety of topics.

Promote, consider, and implement strategies to foster well-being at the local level. Disseminate the national Lawyer Well-Being Committee’s updates within the chapter, and ensure members are aware of the various resources available to them in seven topic areas (emotional, spiritual, physical, intellectual, social, occupational, and work-life integration.

Be the point person for new individuals interested in joining a mentor circle and follow up on circles as needed.

Plan and coordinate the Chapter’s annual conference.

Review the Chapter’s bylaws and make recommendations to the Board, particularly in light of AILA National’s 2023 revisions.

Nominate Board members, per the bylaws.