CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CO-PRESENTED BY VAAP

Immigration Law 101: What Every Vermont Lawyer Should Know in 2025. Immigration law touches every practice area—from family law to employment, criminal defense to municipal governance—but few Vermont attorneys feel equipped to answer basic questions for their clients. Join the Vermont Bar Association’s newly appointed Immigration Section Co-Chairs for an accessible overview of the U.S. immigration system, with plain-language explanations of current hot topics, common client scenarios, and practical referral guidance. This session is designed for non-immigration practitioners seeking to better understand how immigration issues intersect with their work. Presented by Becky Fu Von Trapp, Esq., founder of Von Trapp Immigration Law, who specializes in employment-based immigration, guiding Vermont employers and global talent through work visa and permanent residency processes; and Jill Martin Diaz, Esq., Executive Director, Vermont Asylum Assistance Project (VAAP), who focuses on humanitarian immigration law and removal defense. Register at https://www.vtbar.org/.