Urgent Legal Needs Forum: Supporting Minnesota’s Immigrant Communities During a Time of Heightened Need

Minnesota attorneys are invited to an online forum designed to address the growing legal needs of immigrant communities in the state. Hosted by MSBA, HCBA, and RCBA, this session connects lawyers with leaders from the Legal Services Immigration HUB (Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, and Southern Regional Legal Services, The Advocates for Human Rights, and Volunteer Lawyers Network) and the James H. Binger Center for New Americans.  

This collaborative program aims to equip attorneys with strategies to provide meaningful, effective support to immigrant clients during this challenging time. Attendees will receive expert insights from immigration leaders, an overview of urgent and emerging legal needs, and practical guidance for attorneys in diverse practice areas about how to effectively support these needs. 

The forum will be a moderated discussion with time for Q&A.  

Moderator
Cynthia Anderson, Pro Bono Immigration Lead, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath

Panelists

• Sarah Brenes, Executive Director, Binger Center for New Americans, University of Minnesota Law School 
• Danielle Hendrickson, Managing Attorney, Immigration Law Project, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid 
• Lou Her, Immigration Unit Supervisor, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services                      
• Morgan Richie, Immigration Project Attorney, Volunteer Lawyers Network 
• Hanne Sandison, Director, Immigration Legal Services, The Advocates for Human Rights 
• Likitha Vijaykumar, Pro Bono Manager Attorney, Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota 

CLE Credits
1.5 Standard CLE Credits | Event Code: 543601

Registration Deadline
February 12, 2026 at 10:00 am. To register after that time, email the program manager.

Looking for ways to assist immigrants and those impacted by ICE?
Visit our Volunteer Now page which is updated multiple times per week.  

Remote instructions will be emailed to you the day prior to the event.

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.

Refunds will be processed for cancellation requests received in writing 24 hours before the event. Requests outside of that window are not eligible. You may send a colleague in your place if you are unable to attend.