Practical federal litigation training for immigration attorneys, taught by former DOJ and DHS litigators.
November 11, 2026
3:00 PM Eastern · Live on Zoom
A hands-on follow-up on drafting, filing, and serving a strong mandamus complaint, from framing the delay to naming defendants and choosing venue.
November 17, 2026
3:00 PM Eastern · Live on Zoom
Learn the fundamentals of mandamus litigation, how to screen delayed cases, and the strategic considerations that matter when the government will not decide.
Register NowDecember 4, 2026
3:00 PM Eastern · Live on Zoom
A hands-on follow-up on drafting, filing, and serving a strong mandamus complaint, from framing the delay to naming defendants and choosing venue.
Register NowDecember 9, 2026
3:00 PM Eastern · Live on Zoom
When ICE detains your client, learn when habeas is the right remedy, the basics of detention authority, and how to prepare and file a federal habeas action.
Register NowHow to identify reviewable agency action, frame claims under the Administrative Procedure Act, address final agency action and exhaustion, and distinguish APA claims from mandamus actions.
A step-by-step workshop on client intake, factual investigation, document collection, legal research, identifying defendants, drafting allegations, and preparing a complaint.
A focused session on where to file, whom to name, personal jurisdiction, venue considerations, transfer risks, nationwide defendants, and strategic differences among federal districts.
An inside look at common defenses raised by the government, including sovereign immunity, standing, mootness, ripeness, exhaustion, jurisdictional objections, failure to state a claim, and improper venue.
How to assess whether litigation is appropriate, communicate with agencies before filing, develop a demand strategy, preserve credibility, evaluate timing, and decide when filing may help or hurt the client.
Practical guidance on settlement discussions, government counsel communications, status updates, stipulations, voluntary dismissals, attorney’s fees, and evaluating proposed resolutions.
An introduction to motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, opposition briefs, declarations, exhibits, reply briefs, oral argument, and responding to procedural or jurisdictional challenges.
Strategies for delayed or denied naturalization matters, including mandamus, APA claims, statutory deadlines, agency discretion, examination requirements, and issues that may arise when litigation prompts agency action.
How to evaluate visa-related delays and denials, identify potential defendants, address consular nonreviewability, assess exceptions and limitations, and determine whether mandamus or APA litigation may be appropriate.
When and how to seek emergency relief, including temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, irreparable harm, likelihood of success, balancing the equities, and preparing a compelling emergency record.
Learn the fundamentals of mandamus litigation, how to screen delayed cases, and the strategic considerations that matter when the government will not decide.
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