Virginia Law Weekly · Virginia, MN
Orientation to Cville: Community Organization & Immigration
Nov 4 Written by Virginia Law Weekly On Tuesday, October 27, the Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC) hosted a panel discussion for clinic students on the topic of community organization and immigration. The event was the last in a series of discussions intended to promote conversations about the history and reality of practicing law in Charlottesville, familiarizing clinic students with the communities they are serving. While the first two events in the series focused heavily on the history of Charlottesville, specifically with regard to the African American community, this event turned to current issues within the immigration context of the Virginia community. The panel was moderated by Elizabeth Schmelzel, director of the Immigration Law Clinic, and featured Boris Ozuna, community organizer at LAJC, and Veronica Espinosa Lainez, community health coordinator at Partner for Mental Health. Each panelist first began with an introduction to their work and personal background.