November 7, 2025
AILA New England proudly invites you to AILANE25, our 22nd Annual Conference. AILANE25 is more than a conference; it’s a call to come together as a chapter of dedicated colleagues and friends, united in a shared mission. With the nation at a critical crossroads, our program features thought leaders from AILA National, American Immigration Council, National Immigration Litigation Alliance, and across the country who will deliver essential updates on substantive law, litigation strategies, and agency developments. We’ll also explore the future of practice—embracing technology, prioritizing wellness, and building resilience in a dynamic legal landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and recommit to the vital work ahead.
Friday, November 7, 2025 – Schedule
Please note: The format for the Removal Track is different this year, and we hope you’ll be as excited about it as we are!
This year, the Removal Track panels will follow a single, continuous hypothetical case to provide a more cohesive and engaging learning experience. You’ll meet Pat Lanahan, a fictional non-citizen who is detained by ICE on their way to work, and follow their journey through the immigration system—from detention, through removal proceedings, and ultimately to naturalization.
Each panel will tackle a different phase of Pat’s experience, highlighting the real-world challenges that immigration attorneys and clients face under ICE’s “catch and hold” policies. You’ll gain insights into locating and communicating with detained clients, advocating through court proceedings, and addressing the long-term consequences detention and removal can have—even at the naturalization stage.
We’ve designed this track to reflect the full lifecycle of a case, connecting legal strategies across stages rather than treating them in isolation. The final panel will culminate in a discussion of Pat’s naturalization process, exploring how early legal decisions impact final outcomes.
Join us on the Removal Track to follow Pat’s path—step by step, hurdle by hurdle—and gain practical strategies that mirror the realities of today’s immigration landscape.
7:30 AM
Registration Check-In and Vendor Exhibits
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Ethics: Pushing the Limits: Ethics of Leveraging AI in Immigration Practice
9:00 – 9:20 AM
Chapter Chair’s Welcome and Remarks/Speaker Welcome
9:20 – 10:20 AM
Hot Topics
10:20 – 10:35 AM
Networking Break
10:35 – 11:40 AM
Interagency Panel: USCIS, CBP, EOIR, OCC
11:40 – 12:45PM
Wellness Panel: From Misstep to Mindset: Navigating Mistakes with Emotional Intelligence
12:45 – 1:45 PM
Catered Lunch
1:45 – 2:50 PM
Track Panel 1
- Employment: Tech-Enabled or Tech-Troubled? PERM in the Age of Technology and AI
- Removal: ICE on the Move: Tracking and Defending Your Client in the Detention Maze
2:50 – 3:05 PM
Networking Break
3:05 – 4:10 PM
Track Panel 2
- Employment: Under Pressure: Navigating Agency Actions and Regulatory Shifts for F-1 Students
- Removal: The Case Continues: Mastering the Art of Defense in Immigration Court
4:10 – 4:25 PM
Networking Break
4:25 – 5:30 PM
Track Panel 3
- Employment: Recent Developments and Disruptions at Consulates
- Removal: Crossing the Finish Line? Assessing Eligibility and Exposure in the Naturalization Process
5:30 – 9:00 PM
Reception
November 7, 2025
7:30AM – 9:00PM
7:30AM – 9:00PM
Location
Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA
Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA
Register for the 2025 AILA NE Conference
If you have any questions about registration, please email Emily Barron at AILANEConfReg@gmail.com.
For all other conference-related questions, please email ConferenceAILANE@gmail.com.
Conference Registration
Scholarships: Speakers, moderators, and designated volunteers should select their applicable category below and input the registration or discount code provided by the AILA NE Conference Committee. If you are not sure if you are qualified to select this option, please email ConferenceAILANE@gmail.com.
AILA Members: This includes paralegals who are employed by an organization or firm where an attorney has AILA membership.
Non-AILA NE members: Non-AILA-NE attorneys may register under this category, or join the NE chapter to benefit from the lower AILA NE member price. Paralegals who are not employed at a firm or organization where an attorney has AILA membership may register under this category.