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SUMMARY:Feature: Avoiding Lawsuits Through Best Practices & Compliance
DESCRIPTION:CILA is excited to announce our upcoming CLE panel discussion on “Avoiding Lawsuits Through Best Practices & Compliance”!\nJoin us on Thursday, October 10, for this insightful program, presented by esteemed lawyers Marina Sedai, Eoin Logan, Abhinav Sharma, and Karina Mateo-Sanchez!\n\nAbout This Presentation\nDate: Thursday, October 10, 2024\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET\nRegistration: FREE for all registrants. Open to all CILA members, law students, and eligible non-members*.\n*Non-members must meet CILA membership eligibility criteria to attend.\n\nTopics Covered\n\nPitfalls that can lead to a lawsuit and how to avoid them\nWhat constitutes a negligence lawsuit and its application in immigration law\nHow to prevent legal issues and maintain regulatory compliance\nBest practices from experienced immigration practitioners\nHow technology can support best practices\nPractical steps to help your office stay compliant\n\n\nAbout Marina Sedai\nMarina Sedai is a highly regarded immigration and citizenship lawyer with extensive experience in the field since 2005. She represents a broad range of clients, including employers, families, workers, students, and visitors, managing various immigration and citizenship applications. Known for her impactful public speaking, Marina frequently addresses immigration law issues on local, national, and international platforms. Beyond her practice, she has taught immigration law and served as an expert for Canadian and foreign courts. Her expertise is recognized by Who’s Who Legal, Best Lawyers, Three Best Rated, and Lexpert. Marina earned her LL.B from the University of British Columbia and her Bachelor’s Degree from Simon Fraser University.\n\nAbout Eoin Logan\nEoin Logan is a dedicated Vancouver-based lawyer specializing in personal injury, civil litigation, and commercial litigation. Originally from Cork, Ireland, Eoin moved to Vancouver in 2014 after a brief period in Whistler. Called to the bar in 2017, he has since represented clients in the Supreme Court and various Provincial Courts across the Lower Mainland. His extensive experience includes debt collection, foreclosure, commercial disputes, personal injury, and contract litigation. Eoin is also an active board member of the Irish-Canadian Chamber of Commerce.\n\nAbout Abhinav Sharma\nAbhinav Sharma is the Founder and Principal Lawyer at AVOS Law, where he focuses on Immigration and Refugee Law. With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Abhinav brings extensive expertise in fraud detection, anti-money laundering, and banking compliance to his practice. As an immigrant himself, he is deeply committed to helping clients navigate complex immigration processes with personalized attention and strategic solutions. At AVOS Law, Abhinav leads a dedicated team that offers exceptional legal representation and builds long-term relationships based on trust and integrity.\n\nAbout Karina Mateo-Sanchez\nKarina Mateo-Sanchez began her legal career at Universidad Iberoamericana in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Law and excelled as Director of Competitions. Her academic work, including a notable thesis on “International Responsibility for Refugee Outflows,” laid a strong foundation for her future studies. She furthered her expertise with a Master’s degree in Canadian Common Law from York University’s Osgoode Hall and gained practical experience as a Community Legal Worker in Toronto. Currently articling at Melo Carrasquero LLP under Paola Melo, Karina is dedicated to client advocacy and navigating immigration law with empathy and professionalism.\n
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