Upcoming Immigration Talks & Events

All admission to these events is free of charge, unless otherwise indicated. If your organization or school would like Heather to speak at a training, meeting, or in a classroom, please email us at info@humanrightsattorney.com. 

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"Making Hardship Easy:  Understanding the Grounds of Inadmissibility and Preparing Successful Waivers" Panel, Speaker Heather L. Poole, for the Beverly Hills Bar Association, Attn Attorneys: 2 hrs of MCLE

When: August 18, 2010, 5:30 pm registration, program and dinner 6pm - 8pm; registration and payment through Beverly Hills Bar Association: 

Where: Olympic Collection, Beverly Hills, CA 

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"VAWA Basics" for the Immigration Attorney" Speaker: Heather L. Poole for the American Immigration Lawyers Association Southern California Chapter

When:  August 11, 2010, 5pm

Where:  Marriott, Downtown Los Angeles, 333 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071

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"The I'Dos and Don'ts of Marriage-Based Immigration", presentation by Attorney Heather L. Poole as part of KFI AM640 2008 Law Day. Heather spoke on this topic at the 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009 Law Days, the only immigration lawyer speaking that day, and was invited back for 2010.

            Heather with Radio talk show host Bill Handle of "Handle on the Law"

KFIAM640 is the #1 most listened to talk/news station in the U.S.  Bill Handel's radio show, Handle on the Law, is syndicated nationally that has been on the air for over 20 years, giving advice and referrals to callers for attorneys specializing in the particular legal subject area.  Heather has been one of Handle on the Law's referring attorneys for the past four years.

When:  Saturday, June 5, 2010; speaking time  11am Moot Court Room A (Law Day is 9 am - 2 pm)

Topic:  "The I Do's and Dont's of Marriage-Based Immigration", Speaker Heather L. Poole, Esq.

Where: Whittier Law School, Costa Mesa, CA.   The Law School is located at the corner of Harbor Boulevard and Sunflower Street, near the 405 (San Diego), 55 (Costa Mesa) and 5 (Santa Ana) freeways, four miles from John Wayne Orange County Airport, and 36 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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"Hot Topics in Immigration Law", with speaker Heather L. Poole, for University of La Verne Law School's Annual Immigration Symposium

When: 2pm, February 20, 2010

Where: University of La Verne Law School, Ontario, California.

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"Understanding the Route to Permanent Residency and Legal Status" with speaker Attorney Heather L. Poole, for ESL students, friends and family;

When:  Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 7:00 pm.

Where:  El Monte Rosemead Adult School, El Monte, California.

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"The I'Dos and Don'ts of Marriage-Based Immigration", presentation by Attorney Heather L. Poole as part of KFI AM640 2008 Law Day. Heather spoke on this topic at the 2006, 2007 & 2008 Law Days, the only immigration lawyer speaking that day, and was invited back for 2009.

            KFIAM640 is the #1 most listened to talk/news station in the U.S.  Bill Handel's radio show, Handle on the Law, is syndicated nationally that has been on the air for over 20 years, giving advice and referrals to callers for attorneys specializing in the particular legal subject area.  Heather has been one of Handle on the Law's referring attorneys for the past three years.

When:  Saturday, May 30, 2009; speaking time TBA (Law Day is 9 am - 2 pm)

"The I Do's and Dont's of Marriage-Based Immigration", Speaker Heather L. Poole, Esq.

Where: Whittier Law School, Costa Mesa, CA.   The Law School is located at the corner of Harbor Boulevard and Sunflower Street, near the 405 (San Diego), 55 (Costa Mesa) and 5 (Santa Ana) freeways, four miles from John Wayne Orange County Airport, and 36 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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"From Birth to Marriage to Death: Handling Complex Issues in Family-Based Immigration" LA County Bar Association CLE Event, Speaker Heather L. Poole, Topic: I-751 Waivers of Joint Filing 

When:  Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 10 a.m.- 11 a.m. (program runs from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.).

Where:  LACBA Conference Center, 1055 West 7th Street, 27th Floor, Los Angeles

Fee: $150 for non LACBA members. For registration information, call 213.896.6560.

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"Los Angeles County Volunteer of the Year Award Ceremony" Nominee: Heather L. Poole, Esq., LACBA Domestic Violence Project

When:  April 13, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where:  Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

Fee: $40.  For registration information, call Patricia Mannatt, CEO Iffiuce of Workplace Programs, County of Los Angeles, 213.974.0187.

Heather with Sara Rondon of Los Angeles County Bar's Domestic Violence Project, and Debbi McFall, former President of Project Sister Rape Crisis Agency

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"The Legal Aspects of Domestic Violence: Immigration Law & Restraining Orders" Spring Training conducted by Attorney Heather L. Poole, for new hotline advocates for Haven House, the oldest Domestic Violence Shelter in the U.S.

When:  Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 3 pm.

Where:  For Training location, admission fee and other information,  call  626.564.8880  626.564.8880 .

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"Immigration Options for Victims of Domestic Violence" Keynote Speaker, Attorney Heather L. Poole, Shephard's Door Domestic Violence Resource Center's 2008 National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Event.

When:  Friday, October 24, 2008 at 6:30 pm (event runs from 6:00pm-8:30pm).

Where:  Hathaway Sycamores Family Services, 851 N. Oakland Avenue, Pasadena CA 91104; For information, call  626.683.1640  626.683.1640

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"One on One with Attorney Heather" Tabling at El Monte Rosemead Adult School as part of the 2008 Community Resource Fair. Heather will be giving free information and consultations.  

 When:  Thursday, Sept 18, 2008; 9-1 pm 

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"The I'Dos and Don'ts of Marriage-Based Immigration", presentation by Attorney Heather L. Poole as part of KFI AM640 2008 Law Day. Heather spoke on this topic at the 2006 & 2007 Law Days, the only immigration lawyer speaking that day, and was invited back for 2008.

 KFIAM640 is the #1 most listened to talk/news station in the U.S.  Bill Handel's radio show, Handle on the Law, is syndicated nationally that has been on the air for over 20 years, giving advice and referrals to callers for attorneys specializing in the particular legal subject area.  Heather has been one of Handle on the Law's referring attorneys for the past three years.

When:  Saturday, May 31, 2008; 1 pm (Law Day is 10 am - 2 pm)

"The I Do's and Dont's of Marriage-Based Immigration", Speaker Heather L. Poole, Esq.

Where: Whittier Law School, Costa Mesa, CA.   The Law School is located at the corner of Harbor Boulevard and Sunflower Street, near the 405 (San Diego), 55 (Costa Mesa) and 5 (Santa Ana) freeways, four miles from John Wayne Orange County Airport, and 36 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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"Understanding the Route to Permanent Residency and Legal Status" with speaker Attorney Heather L. Poole, for ESL students, friends and family;

When:  Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 7:30 pm.

Where:  El Monte Rosemead Adult School, El Monte, California.

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"Community Citizenship Clinic" hosted by Neighborhood Legal Services, & NALEO and Congresswoman Napolitano,  Attorney Heather L. Poole will be giving free consultations on citizenship cases to community members in attendance;

When:  November 10, 2007 at 9:30 a.m.

Where: Basset County Park Gymnasium, 401 Vineland Ave., City of Industry, CA 91746

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"Understanding the Route to Permanent Residency and Legal Status" with speaker Attorney Heather L. Poole, for ESL students, friends and family;

When:  Wednesday, October 30, 2007 at 7:30 pm.

Where:  El Monte Rosemead Adult School, El Monte, California.

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"The Legal Aspects of Domestic Violence: Immigration Law" Winter Training conducted by Attorney Heather L. Poole, for new hotline advocates for Haven House, the oldest Domestic Violence Shelter in the U.S.

When:  Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 3 pm.

Where:  For Training location, admission fee and other information,  call  626.564.8880  626.564.8880 .

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"Understanding the Route to Permanent Residency and Legal Status" with speaker Attorney Heather L. Poole, for ESL students, friends and family;

When:  Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at 7:30 pm.

Where:  El Monte Rosemead Adult School, El Monte, California.

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"The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Immigrant Population"; Presenter Attorney Heather L. Poole will discuss the immigration options available to abused immigrants and the role of mental health and service providers in documenting "extreme cruelty." Panel, Annual Conference on Domestic Violence, Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services.

When:  Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 2 pm.

Where: The California Endowment, 1000 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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 U.S. Citizenship via Naturalization: Avoiding Denials, Heartbreak and Deportation Triggers" hosted by Orange County Paralegal Association's Immigration Section; Attorney Heather L. Poole will be speaking on key citizenship issues that affect denials, revocations, and deportability in complex naturalization cases.

When:  Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 6 p.m.

Where:  Ayres Hotel and Suites, 325 Bristol Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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"The I'Dos and Don'ts of Marriage-Based Immigration", presentation by Attorney Heather L. Poole as part of KFI AM640 2007 Law Day. Heather spoke on this topic at the 2006 Law Day, the only immigration lawyer speaking that day, and was invited back for 2007.

Heather with radio host, Bill Handel, of "Handle on the Law"

KFIAM640 is the #1 most listened to talk/news station in the U.S.  Bill Handel's radio show, Handle on the Law, is syndicated nationally that has been on the air for over 20 years, giving advice and referrals to callers for attorneys specializing in the particular legal subject area.  Heather has been one of Handle on the Law's referring attorneys for the past two years.

When:  Saturday, May 19, 2007; 11 am (Law Day is 10 am - 2 pm)

Where: Whittier Law School, Costa Mesa, CA.   The Law School is located at the corner of Harbor Boulevard and Sunflower Street, near the 405 (San Diego), 55 (Costa Mesa) and 5 (Santa Ana) freeways, four miles from John Wayne Orange County Airport, and 36 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Parking, No Problem There is plenty of parking for everyone.

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"Community Citizenship Clinic" hosted by Neighborhood Legal Services, Attorney Heather L. Poole will be giving free consultations on citizenship cases to community members in attendance;

When:  January 27, 2007 at 1 p.m.

Where:  Neighborhood Legal Services Office, Pacoima, California.

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"Understanding the Route to Permanent Residency and Legal Status" with speaker Attorney Heather L. Poole, for ESL students, friends and family;

When:  February 2, 2007 at 10:30 a.m..

Where:  El Monte Rosemead Adult School, El Monte, California.

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"The Legal Aspects of Domestic Violence: Immigration Law" Winter Training conducted by Attorney Heather L. Poole, for new hotline advocates for Haven House, the oldest Domestic Violence Shelter in the U.S.

When:  March 24, 2007 at 3 p.m.

Where:  For Training location, admission fee and other information,  call 626.564.8880.

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"Immigration Options under Violence Against Women Act " Fall Training for Attorneys conducted by Attorney Heather L. Poole, as part of Peace Over Violence's (formerly known as Los Angeles Commission's Against Assaults Against Women Legal Assistance Project).  

When:  Saturday, December 9 (Session 1) 3 - 5 p.m.; Saturday, December 16 (Session 2), 4 - 6 p.m.

Where:  For Training location, admission fee and other information,  call 626.584.6191 or call sandy@peaceoverviolence.org.

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"The Legal Aspects of Domestic Violence: Immigration Law" Fall Training conducted by Attorney Heather L. Poole, for new hotline advocates for Haven House, the oldest Domestic Violence Shelter in the U.S..

When:  October 7, 2006.

Where:  For Training location, admission fee and other information,  call 626.564.8880.

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"Understanding the Route to Permanent Residency and Legal Status" with speaker Attorney Heather L. Poole, for ESL students, friends and family;

When:  August 7, 2006 at 7 p.m.

Where:  El Monte Rosemead Adult School, El Monte, California.

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"Human Rights Problems in Our Own Backyard:  Legal Options Available to Abused Immigrants" with guest speaker Attorney Heather L. Poole; Training for Project Sister's (the Inland Empire's only rape and sexual assault agency) hotline advocates.

When: July 26, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Pomona, CA (this is a private venue/training for hotline advocates; no public admission; for more information, contact Project Sister)

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"Real-life Consequences: Media Coverage of Immigration", Key Note Speaker - Attorney Heather L. Poole

When:  Monday, May 22, 2006 at 3:15 pm 

Where: Bronco Student Union, Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona; For directions, access www.csupomona.edu.

Heather's talk will be part of Cal Poly Pomona's Annual "Communications Day" hosted by the Department of Communications in the College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences, Cal Poly Pomona.  Her talk will follow a panel discussion with various newspaper reporters and cable anchors representing the LA Times and Telemundo, discussing their coverage of the immigration controversy.

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 "Routes to Permanent Residency & Citizenship: Understanding the U.S. Immigration System", presentation by Attorney Heather L. Poole as part of Pasadena City College's "Discovering PCC Day".

When:  Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. - a.m. (Heather's talk time is 7pm)

Where: PCC Community Education Center, Foothill Blvd., Pasadena; For more information on the event, contact the CEC at (626) 585-3000.

PCC Campus maps and directions

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"The I'Dos and Don'ts of Marriage-Based Immigration", presentation by Attorney Heather L. Poole as part of KFIAM640 2006 Law Day.

KFIAM640 is the #1 most listened to talk/news station in the U.S.  Bill Handel's radio show, Handle on the Law, is syndicated nationally that has been on the air for over 20 years, giving advice and referrals to callers for attorneys specializing in the particular legal subject area.  Heather has been one of Handle on the Law's referring attorneys for the past year. She is the only immigration attorney listed for the Eastern and Northern Los Angeles county area.

When:  Saturday, April 1, 2006; 10 am - 4 pm (Heather's talk time will be set soon so  check back with us shortly)

Where: Whittier Law School, Costa Mesa, CA.   The Law School is located at the corner of Harbor Boulevard and Sunflower Street, near the 405 (San Diego), 55 (Costa Mesa) and 5 (Santa Ana) freeways, four miles from John Wayne Orange County Airport, and 36 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Parking, No Problem There is plenty of parking for everyone.

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Distinguished Alumni Award Dinner, Cal Poly Pomona

Attorney Heather L. Poole has been named the 2006 Distinguished Alumni for Cal Poly Pomona's College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences. This special night will commemorate Heather's contribution to the local community by her advocacy on behalf of immigrants and the accomplishments and strides she has made since graduating from Cal Poly Pomona with two bachelor's degrees (Philosophy & History).

When: Friday, April 28, 2006 at 7 p.m.

Where: The Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch, Cal Poly Pomona campus, Pomona CA (to RSVP, contact the office of alumni affairs, 909.869.POLY.  Tickets are $45 per person. Includes meal and program.)

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"Human Rights Problems in Our Own Backyard:  The Lives and Options Available to Abused Immigrants" with guest speaker Attorney Heather L. Poole

When: May 5, 2006 at 1 p.m.

Where: Glendale Episcopal Church, Glendale, CA (this is a private venue/training for regional church leaders; no public admission)

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"Community Citizenship Clinic" hosted by Neighborhood Legal Services, Attorney Heather L. Poole will be giving free consultations on citizenship cases to community members in attendance;

When:  March 24, 2007 at 9 a.m.  - 12:30 p.m.

Where:  Neighborhood Legal Services Office, El Monte, California.

When:   April 25, 2007 at 12 p.m.

Where:  University Club, Pasadena, California.

Cost:     $30 lunch and admission. For more information, contact Karen at the  Law Offices of Gary Kearney, 626.796.5157 MCLE 1.0 unit.  

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"Community Citizenship Clinic" hosted by Neighborhood Legal Services, Attorney Heather L. Poole will be giving free consultations on citizenship cases to community members in attendance;

When:  Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Where:  San Gabriel Mission Church, 428 S Mission Dr., San Gabriel, CA 91776

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 "A Marriage to Save, Ditch or Escape? Knowing When to Opt for a Conditional Green Card Waiver", with Key-note Speaker, Heather L. Poole, Esq., hosted by the Orange County Bar Association's Immigration Law Section

When:   April 3, 2007 at 12:30 p.m.

Where:  Wyndham Hotel, Costa Mesa, California.

Cost:     $30 lunch and admission. For more information, contact Evelyne Hart, Esq., Program Director, OCBA Immig. Section, 714.449.8409. MCLE 1 unit.