Event Description
Remote Only event
Pardons are a useful,
and often underutilized tool for fixing criminal-related immigration issues. In
this session, attorney Nico Ratkowski of Ratkowski Law PLLC will discuss his
experiences in submitting successful pardon applications with the Minnesota
Board of Pardons on behalf of immigrant clients. The discussion will include
providing attendees with tips for success and pitfalls to avoid. The panelist
will also discuss recent trends at the Board of Pardons stemming from the
appointment of the new Chief Justice Natalie Hudson, who recently took over from
Chief Justice Lorie Gildea as one of the three Pardon Board members. Lastly, the
panelist will address recent and upcoming policy and rule changes relevant to
the Board of Pardons petition process.
Presenter:
Nico Ratkowski, Attorney, Ratkowski Law PLLC
Cost:Section Member: Free
Member, not in section: $15
Non Member- $45
Law Student & New Admittee: Free
CLE Credits:
1 Standard Credit applied for-505567
Registration Deadline: 11am,
April 30th. E-mail the program manager to register
after that time
Program Manager: Kelly Kozicky | kkozicky@mnbars.org |
612-278-6351
Remote Instructions: Remote Instructions will be e-mailed to
registrants on April 30th.
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 .
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.