Navigating U.S. Immigration Law: Key Strategies for Legal Practitioners (Presented by Lawyer Stories)
Veronica Cardenas, Esq. is an award-winning immigration attorney, entrepreneur, and first generation Latina committed to bringing humanity and justice to immigration law. As the daughter of Colombian and Peruvian immigrants and a proud mother of three, she understands firsthand the challenges and resilience that define the immigrant experience.
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Program Summary
Join immigration attorney Veronica Cardenas for an in-depth course on removal defense, designed to build both foundational knowledge and practical courtroom skills. Drawing from over a decade of experience as a former Assistant Chief Counsel for the Department of Homeland Security and as the founder of Humanigration, Veronica offers a unique insider’s perspective on removal proceedings. This class will guide you through the essential structure of removal cases, beginning with the burden of proof at each stage, analyzing government charges, and shifting burdens depending on available defenses. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of common and complex forms of relief from removal, including adjustment of status, asylum, cancellation of removal, and waivers. The course is geared toward attorneys looking to strengthen their advocacy in immigration court, understand how to frame a narrative for relief, and anticipate government strategies. Whether you are new to removal defense or seeking to sharpen your litigation approach, this course provides the tools to navigate today’s increasingly complex immigration system with confidence and compassion.
This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.
Key topics to be discussed:
- Structure and stages of removal proceedings
- Burdens of proof: government vs. respondent
- Contesting removability and challenging charges
- Common relief applications
Date / Time: May 8, 2025
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern
- 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Central
- 10:00 am – 11:00 am Mountain
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am Pacific
Closed-captioning available
Speakers
Veronica Cardenas, Esq. | Cardenas Immigration Law
Veronica Cardenas, Esq. is an award-winning immigration attorney, entrepreneur, and first generation Latina committed to bringing humanity and justice to immigration law. As the daughter of Colombian and Peruvian immigrants and a proud mother of three, she understands firsthand the challenges and resilience that define the immigrant experience.
With nearly 13 years as an Assistant Chief Counsel for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Veronica advised DHS stakeholders, trained prosecutors, and worked with agencies like the U.S. Department of Justice and USCIS to navigate complex immigration cases. However, after witnessing the injustices within the system, she made the bold decision to resign in 2023 and fully dedicate herself to defending and empowering immigrants.
She is the founder of Cardenas Immigration Law, where she provides strategic, human-centered legal representation, and Humanigration, a mentorship platform that educates immigration attorneys on how to serve their clients with both expertise and empathy. A recognized thought leader and media contributor, Veronica has been featured in Business Insider, HuffPost, The Hill, ABC, MSNBC, Business Insider, and more. Her mission is clear: to reshape the immigration system through advocacy, mentorship, and education—because immigration is not just about policies, it’s about people.
Agenda
I. Structure and stages of removal proceedings | 12:00pm – 12:15pm
II. Burdens of proof: government vs. respondent | 12:15pm – 12:30pm
III. Contesting removability and challenging charges | 12:30pm – 12:45pm
IV. Common relief applications | 12:45pm – 1:00pm
- Adjustment of Status
- Cancellation of Removal (LPR and Non-LPR)
- Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT
- Waivers (212(h), 237(a)(1)(H), 212(c))
- Voluntary Departure
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