Events and Trainings

(Re)Setting a U.S. Policy for Climate Mobility

Hybrid
Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm PDT

In the midst of daily assaults on immigrants' rights, massive climate-related displacement, and the dearth of affirmative policy proposals commensurate to protection needs, this expert roundtable will strategize around a U.S. policy agenda on climate mobility to expand meaningful legal protections to climate-displaced people seeking safety and permanence in the United States.

Drafting Ninth Circuit Opening Briefs

Virtual
Monday, September 28, 2026 - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm PDT

Please join the JDC's AOD Program and CGRS for a webinar on drafting Ninth Circuit opening briefs for fear-based claims for relief. This training is intended for attorneys who are new to practicing before the courts of appeals. It will provide a thorough overview of the full drafting process, with a particular focus on identifying arguments, understanding standards of review, and presenting arguments persuasively.