Politics & Government
Know Your Legal Rights and Red Flags of Domestic Violence
New Trier Township's next Educational Forum Covers Immigration Rights and Domestic Violence issues. Free and Open to the Public.
New Trier Township and the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic of Highland Park invite the public to attend the township’s Educational Forum and learn your legal rights in the event Immigration and Customs Enforcement knocks on your door. The program will also address ways to identify the red flags of domestic violence. Attendees will learn techniques to stay safe and remain informed of current hot topic issues.
A panel of lawyers will share their expertise and answer questions. The featured speakers from the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic are Rebecca Weininger, Director of the Domestic Law Practice and Lia Kim-Yi, Director of the Immigration Law Practice. Gail Schnitzer-Eisenberg New Trier Township Trustee and Attorney at Stowell & Friedman, Ltd. will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the event.
This forum will be held on October 2, 2019, 6:30 p.m. at the New Trier Township hall, located at 739 Elm Street in Winnetka.
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This event is free, but seating is limited. Please RSVP to Jack Macholl, jmacholl@newtriertownship.com by September 27, 2019.
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ABOUT NORTH SUBURBAN LEGAL AID CLINIC: Mayor Nancy Rotering founded the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic on May 1, 2015. The Clinic provides accessible, quality pro-bono legal services in the areas of immigration, domestic violence, and housing to give those in need of access to justice the opportunity to live productive and secure lives. The Clinic is U.S. Bureau of Immigration Affairs accredited for legal work in immigration law. The Clinic does not receive funding from the Legal Services Corporation, allowing all clients, regardless of immigration status, to be served. This significantly distinguishes the Clinic from other regional legal aid clinics. The Clinic is located at 491 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park, IL. For more information about North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, visit www.NSLegalAid.org.
New Trier Township’s mission is to provide leadership, advocacy and resources to benefit the physical, mental and social well being of Township residents. Established in 1850, New Trier Township government serves the 56,000 residents in the villages of Glencoe, Kenilworth, Wilmette and Winnetka, plus portions of Glenview and Northfield. The Township Office is located at 739 Elm Street in Winnetka or on-line at www.newtriertownship.com
