Somalis are estimated to be the largest African immigrants in Minnesota with a rough estimate of 75,000-100,000 in Minnesota. In this session you learn about the Somali American story, including the pre- and post-modern history of the Somali people, their culture and their migration to Minnesota. The CLE will cover the different cultural norms and practices and uncover potential cultural gaps between the Somali and American communities.
This session will address how religious, racial and ethnic differences act as barriers to equal access to justice when a Somali-American is a client, involved in proceedings with an administrative agency, or the participant in a judicial proceeding. It will address how miscommunication or lack of understanding resulting from cultural differences result in mistaken perceptions and conclusions, while also suggesting alternative practices for lawyers and judges to utilize.
CAIR-MN received the 2013 Difference Makers Award from the American Bar Association.
Lunch and registration will begin at 11:45 a.m. The program will begin at 12:00 p.m.
Presenter:
Amiin Harun is a staff attorney at the Immigrant Law Center and a board member of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN). He came to the United States in May 2000. Amiin graduated from Metropolitan State University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree and from William Mitchell College of Law in 2015.
CLE Credits:
1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE Credits applied for | Event Code: 222108
Cost:
MSBA Members: $10.00
Non-MSBA Member: $15.00
Law Student: Free