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Calendar date and time: Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 PM CST
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Jump into the world where criminal and immigration law intersect!

Minnesota Freedom Fund’s Legal Team is co-sponsoring an in-person Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course with Nilan Johnson Lewis (NJL) called Crimmigration in Practice on Thursday, April 23 from 9AM-12PM. This course will break down key concepts, share real-world examples, and spark some lively conversations.

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Presenters & panelists

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Bruce Nestor

Immigration, Criminal Defense, and Civil Rights Attorney

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Alicia Granse

Staff Attorney, ACLU of Minnesota

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Susan Jorgensen Flores

Immigration Attorney, Hennepin PD

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Alan Goldfarb

Senior Assistant Director, Minnesota Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility

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Caitlin Guilford

Assistant Director, Minnesota Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility

agenda

09:00 AM – 09:45 AM

Foundations of Crimmigration

Susan Jorgensen Flores

09:50 AM – 10:50 AM

Panel Discussion

Bernice Woods, Susan Jorgensen Flores, Alicia Granse, Bruce Nestor

A panel discussion moderated by Minnesota Freedom Fund Managing Attorney Bernice Woods.

10:50 AM – 11:00 AM

Key Takeaways

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Ethics Presentation

Caitlin Guilford, Alan Goldfarb

Location

Nilan Johnson Lewis

250 South Marquette Avenue

#Ste 800 Minneapolis, MN 55401

Click here for directions.

frequently asked questions

We are in the process of seeking approval for Standard and Ethics credits.

Yes. This event will be in-person at Nilan Johnson Lewis (see location above). Seating will be limited. A recording of the event will be available at a future date, which will be available for purchase and will also be eligible for CLE credits.

A recording of the event will be available at a future date, which will be available for purchase and will also be eligible for CLE credits.

Parking is available at The Marq parking garage, 250 Marquette Avenue. The parking garage is accessible from 3rd Street between Marquette and Nicollet Avenues. Attendees will receive validation ticket at the event.

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