Message From the Chair
Dear Colleagues and Members,
It is my great honor to serve as Chair of the FBA Immigration Law Section and to welcome you to another amazing year. As Chair, I am deeply committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative community that reflects the strength and diversity of our profession.
This year, my primary goal is to bridge the gap between the public and private bars within the immigration field. Whether you serve in government, nonprofit organizations, or private practice, we all share a common mission: to uphold the rule of law and ensure fairness and integrity in our immigration system. By coming together—sharing our perspectives, challenges, and expertise—we can better serve our clients, the courts, and the communities who rely on us.
FBA-ILS provides many opportunities to achieve this goal. Please reach out with any topic ideas and be sure to register for our Annual Immigration Law Conference/CLE at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA from May 1-2, 2026: https://www.fbaimmigrationlawconference.com/
To those who have joined already, thank you for being a member of FBA-ILS; and to non-members who are visiting this page, please consider joining today! I look forward to a year of shared growth and impact!
Warm regards,
Patsy Yung Micale
Chair, Immigration Law Section
If you are interested in learning more about this section, its programs, or publications please contact sections@fedbar.org