“The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is the national association of over 11,000 attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law. AILA Member attorneys represent U.S. families seeking permanent residence for close family members, as well as U.S. businesses seeking talent from the global marketplace. AILA Members also represent foreign students, entertainers, athletes, and asylum seekers, often on a pro bono basis. Founded in 1946, AILA is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that provides continuing legal education, information, professional services, and expertise through its 36 chapters and over 50 national committees.”
Mr. Chapman and Ms. Hall are members of AILA (he since 1986 and she since 2007); Ms. Yañez’s application for AILA membership is currently pending.
“The mission of the American Immigration Council is to strengthen America by honoring our immigrant history and shaping how Americans think and act towards immigration now and in the future.
The American Immigration Council exists to promote the prosperity and cultural richness of our diverse nation by:
1. Educating citizens about the enduring contributions of America's immigrants;
2. Standing up for sensible and humane immigration policies that reflect American values;
3. Insisting that our immigration laws be enacted and implemented in a way that honors fundamental constitutional and human rights;
4. Working tirelessly to achieve justice and fairness for immigrants under the law.
The American Immigration Council believes that the dignity of the individual knows no boundary. Our nation's moral and ethical values must be reflected in the way we welcome immigrants.
Our motto is: Honoring our immigrant past; shaping our immigrant future.”
Mr. Chapman served as a Trustee of the American Immigration Council from 2003 – 2009. He now is a Trustee Emeritus.
National Conference for Community and Justice of the Piedmont Triad
“The National Conference for Community and Justice of the Piedmont Triad, Inc. (NCCJ) is a human relations organization that promotes understanding and respect among all cultures, races and religions through advocacy, education and dialogue.
NCCJ does not advocate for any particular group or philosophy, but works to build mutual respect among all people—regardless of race, culture, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic background or faith.
To promote understanding and respect across groups, NCCJ believes society must acknowledge the dynamics of power and privilege and the role individuals play in creating attitudes, behavior and practices that support systems of exclusion and oppression either overt or covert.
To fulfill its mission, NCCJ programs must create inclusive, respectful and just communities.”
Ms. Hall is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Conference for Community and Justice of the Piedmont Triad.
“The North Carolina Advocates For Justice is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association dedicated to protecting people's rights through professional and community legal education, championing individual rights, and protecting the safety of North Carolina's families -- in the workplace, in the home, and in the environment.”
Ms. Yáñez is a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice.
“United Way Worldwide is the leadership and support organization for the network of nearly 1,800 community-based United Ways in 45 countries and territories. We envision a world where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability and healthy lives. To advance the common good and mobilize the caring power of communities around the world, we will:
Ignite a worldwide social movement, and thereby mobilize millions to action — to give, advocate and volunteer to improve the conditions in which they Live.Galvanize and connect all sectors of society — individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations and governments — to create long-term social change that produces healthy, well-educated and financially-stable individuals and families.
Raise, invest and leverage billions of dollars annually in philanthropic contributions to create and support innovative programs and approaches to generate sustained impact in local communities.Hold ourselves accountable to this cause through our steadfast commitment to continually measure — in real terms — improvements in education, income and health.”
In 2011, 100% of Chapman Law Firm employees donated to United Way.
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