PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

South Asians in the United States support the country's economy by being employed in a range of occupations - from lawyers, doctors, and bankers to restaurant workers, taxiworkers, and domestic workers. Yet, many working-class South Asians confront significant legal challenges in the workplace, including exploitation by employers, threats of deportation, and denial of fair wages. During this interactive workshop, participants will learn about the range of legal obstacles that South Asian workers face; discuss the intersection of class and race; and learn how lawyers can provide their skills to assist individuals and organizations.

LOCATION: Room 310 @ Fordham Law School, 140 W 62nd Street (note: the room number is different from last month's session)

RSVP TO: lawyering.for.social.change@gmail.com, with your name, school/employer, address, and phone number

COST: Free!

PERKS: CLE Credit (for those who attend the entire session)

Free dinner!

SPEAKERS:

Sheebani Patel, Organizer/Attorney, Restaurant Workers Opportunity Center of New York (ROC-NY)

Tushar Sheth, Attorney, Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund (AALDEF)

SHOUT OUTS:

Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) for the CLE credits & food

Fordham South Asian Law Students Association for the venue

South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) for the content