Women’s Access to Justice – Barriers and Pro Bono Solutions

Event Description

Online registration is closed. To register now, please email info@mnbars.org .

Webinar Program:

Last year, two-thirds of legal aid clients identified as women. Join us as we discuss the barriers to justice that are behind this high need for legal assistance, including the higher barriers faced by those with intersecting identities, as well as how pro bono can help meet the need for this community. Our panel includes experts on domestic violence, immigration, pro bono management, and working with low-income individuals. 

Keynote Presenter:

Justice Anne McKeig | Minnesota Supreme Court

Panelists:

Emily Bowen, Pro Bono Manager | Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)
Shiloh Bute, Managing Attorney | Tubman
Veena Iyer, Executive Director | Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
Katy Drahos, Access to Justice Director | Minnesota State Bar Association

CLE Credits:

1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE Credit applied for | Event Code: 475136

Cost:

Free for all attendees.

Registration Deadline: October 23, 2022. To register after that time, email the program manager.

Remote Participation: Remote instructions will be emailed to you the day prior to the event.

Payments/Cancellations:  Please register online or over the phone by credit card whenever possible. If you must pay by check, please use this registration form. Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation policy.

COVID-19:  We are currently following CDC guidelines for Covid-19. For more information, please visit our website.

Accommodations: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify the program manager with at least 72 hours notice prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations. Thank you.

Program Manager:
Geen Mui | gmui@mnbars.org

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DATE
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
TIME

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

VENUE
Live Webinar - Zoom