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Iftar with Cy Vance and Richard Aborn
On
Saturday, September 12, 2009, the Association of Muslim American Lawyers (AMAL)
hosted Cyrus Vance and Richard Aborn- -two candidates seeking the
Democratic Party nomination for the Office of New York County District
Attorney. Leslie
Crocker Snyder,
the third candidate, was also invited but was unable to attend. Over 80 people
attended the event where Mr. Vance and Mr. Aborn spoke candidly to the Muslim
community over an "iftar"--a sundown meal to break the fast of
Ramadan--three days before the primary.
Candidates Vance
and Aborn spoke about their commitment to reform laws that impose harsh
punishments on non-violent criminals and to encourage a system that includes
rehabilitation and probation. They also discussed the need for dialogue between
the District Attorney's Office and the various communities in Manhattan, as well as the
need to promote diversity within the attorney and non-attorney staff in the
District Attorney’s office. AMAL President, Omar Mohammedi, gave the
opening speech asking the candidates to comment on their commitment to protect
the civil rights of Muslim-Americans and to eliminate hate crimes and police
brutality against minorities.
AMAL expressed its
gratitude to the candidates for giving the opportunity to Muslim New Yorkers to
voice their concerns. AMAL also encouraged all in attendance to vote in
the primary on Tuesday, September 15, 2009.
The event was
co-sponsored by the Islamic Center of New York University, Islamic Law Students
Association (at NYU School of Law), Muslim American Society (MAS), and Arab
Muslim American Federation.
Interview Skills and Job Networking Workshop for Muslim Law Students On Wednesday March 25, 2009, AMAL and MuBany presented Interview Skills and Job Networking Workshop for Muslim Law Students The workshop consisted of three parts: 1. One-on-one mock interview sessions with practicing lawyers. 2. Discussion on interviewing and job hunting skills 3. Reception and professional networking The workshop was held at NYU Law School, Lipton Hall (in D'Agostino Hall). Co-sponsored by: NYU ILSA; St. John’s MLSA; Pace MLSA; and NYLS MLSA
See the flyer of the event. November 15 and 22, 2008 Wills and Estates under Islamic and Local Laws AMAL presented two workshops on Wills and Estates issues under Islamic and local laws. Both workshops were conducted by Omar T. Mohammedi, Esq, Chairman of AMAL and a member of the Law Firm of Omar T. Mohammedi, LLC . 1) On Saturday, November 15, 2008, the workshop was held at The Islamic Center at Possaic County (ICPC) located at 152 Derrom Avenue, Paterson, NJ, between Maghrib and Isha prayers. See the flyer for more information 2) On Saturday, November 22, 2008, the workshop was held at the Jamaica Muslim Center (JMC) located at 85-37 68th Street, Jamaica, NY, between Maghrib and Isha prayers. See the flyer for more information. April 25, 2008
On April 25, 2008, Association of Muslim American Lawyers and the Council on American Islamic Relations - New York Presented "Justic in Motion" at Fordham Law School.
Justice in Motion was a civil rights presentation. This important lecture was especially tailored for the American Muslim community and any other targeted community. The expert panel discussed case studies on recent attacks on Mosques, Islamic Centers and religious leaders. Attendees learned how others have prevailed in fending off frivolous and defamatory attacks and lawsuits against their communities.
Our expert panelists discussed strategies to protect yourself in the event you are profiled while driving or flying. The panel also discussed the tools available to defend yourself when you or a member of your community is the target of discrimination because of your faith, race or national origin. If your citizenship application is delayed the panelist provided the tools to expedite your right to become a citizen.
Please see the attached flyer.
November 13, 2007
On November 13, 2007, AMAL and DinarStandard organized an exciting and informative event: Opportunities in Islamic Private Equity.
See the attached flyer of the event.
October 18, 2007
AMAL hosted a networking event for local professionals at Khyber Pass to celebrate Eid-al-Fitr and to discuss issues relating to immigration law with guest speaker Heidi Meyers, Esq.
View the flyer.
April 19, 2007
AMAL hosted a conversation with former Guantanamo detainee Moazzam Begg at NYU Law School live via video conference from the UK.
View the flyer.
September 2006
AMAL sponsored an event at NYU about racial profiling in the United States post 9-11.
View the flyer.
February 2006
AMAL, along with MLSA, CAIR-NY and Women in Islam, co-sponsored an event at CUNY Law School about discrimination in the work place.
View the flyer.
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