The AILA Legal Design Workshop Series is a first-of-its-kind program designed for immigration practitioners who are ready to move beyond spreadsheets and personal sacrifice. This year, Ruby L. Powers joins a powerhouse panel to bring legal design out of academia and into your firm, helping you build a practice that works for you—not the other way around.
April 16 | 2:00–3:00 PM CST
Featured Speakers: Ruby Powers, Esq., Nadine Heitz, Esq.
Remote staffing can be a game-changer (or a liability) depending on how it’s done. This session breaks down the real-world legal, ethical, and operational considerations of building a modern team.
We’ll cover:
Employee vs. contractor distinctions (and why they matter)
U.S. vs. overseas staffing considerations and where to find overseas staff
Possible payment structures for overseas workers
Managing licenses, equipment, and tech access
Ethics, confidentiality, and data security with remote teams
Tech systems for phones, cloud storage, and collaboration
Staffing options: agencies, headhunters, Upwork, direct hiring
Outsourcing models (flat-fee case prep, marketing VAs, admin support)
How to define roles clearly so people succeed
This session is about building capacity without creating unnecessary risk.
