UC Law Panel to Discuss Immigration and Cincinnati

With immigration a topic under discussion across the nation, a panel assembled by the UC College of Law will try to gain a handle on the ramifications of the issue in Greater Cincinnati.

Date: 3/7/2006 12:00:00 AM
By: Carey Hoffman
Phone: (513) 556-1825

The issue of immigration in Greater Cincinnati comes under examination at the UC College of Law on March 8, with a panel discussion sponsored by the college's Diversity Committee and the "Immigration and Nationality Law Review."

"Immigration in Cincinnati: Past, Present and Future" will bring in a host of experts to discuss one of the most topical issues facing the region and the nation. The program begins at 11:45 a.m. in the college's Trial Court Room, and is free and open to the public.

Topics to be covered include:

A look at immigration patterns in the Greater Cincinnati area, and how those patterns inform our current views on immigration
The intersection between immigration law and domestic violence
The issue of human trafficking in Cincinnati
Recent developments in immigration law
Navigating the immigration system from a personal experience.

Speakers include:

Sean Arthurs: Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society & 2005 Skadden Fellow (UC College of Law Graduate)
Xavier Beteta: Graduate UC-CCM, currently teaching at NKU.
Margaret Drew: Prof. of Clinical Law, Director Domestic Relations/ Violence Clinic
Dan Hurley: Assist. Vice President for History and Research, Cincinnati Museum Center
Lea M. Webb: Founding Partner, Webb & Pillich (UC College of Law Graduate)
Moderator: Prof. Emily Houh

For more information, contact Emily Houh at 513-556-0108.