Event Description
Deadline to Register: June 19, 2016
Somalis are estimated to be the largest
African immigrants in Minnesota with a rough estimate of 75,000-100,000 in
Minnesota. In this session you learn about the Somali American story, including
the pre- and post-modern history of the Somali people, their culture and their
migration to Minnesota. The CLE will cover the different cultural norms and
practices and uncover potential cultural gaps between the Somali and American
communities.
This session will address
how religious, racial and ethnic differences act as barriers to equal access to
justice when a Somali-American is a client, involved in proceedings with an
administrative agency, or the participant in a judicial proceeding. It will
address how miscommunication or lack of understanding resulting from cultural
differences result in mistaken perceptions and conclusions, while also
suggesting alternative practices for lawyers and judges to utilize.
CAIR-MN received the 2013 Difference Makers
Award from the American Bar Association.
Lunch and registration will begin at 11:45 a.m. The program will begin at 12:00 p.m.
Presenter:
Amiin Harun
is a staff attorney at the Immigrant Law Center and
a board member of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN). He came
to the United States in May 2000. Amiin graduated from Metropolitan State University in 2009 with
a Bachelor of Science degree and from William Mitchell College of Law in
2015.
CLE Credits:
1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE Credits approved | Event Code: 222108
Cost:
MSBA Members: $10.00
Non-MSBA Member: $15.00
Law
Student: Free
Remote
Participation:
There is no remote participation for
this event.
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Questions? Contact Jennifer Carter
| 612-278-6309