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Faculty Matthew Blaisdell
Owner at
Sunset Immigration PLLC
Admitted Jurisdictions
Practice Areas
Biography
Matthew Blaisdell is the owner of Sunset Immigration PLLC in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to his practice, Matthew is deeply involved in advocacy related to professional ethics and consumer protection at the local, state, and national levels.
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Speaking Engagements
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Whose Rules Do I Follow? Ethical Concerns for Multi-jurisdictional Practitioners.
View SpeechOrlando, FL
AILA Annual Conference, 2019
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Improving the Client Intake Process
View SpeechNew Orleans, LA
AILA Annual Conference, 2017
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The Ins and Outs of Responding to and Avoiding Ethics and Bar Complaints
View Speechvirtual
Help to destigmatize well-meaning mistakes, to minimize future risk, and to effectively respond to complaints once filed.
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Articles & Publications
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Truth in Advertising: an Ethics Case Study
May 14, 2021
Social media advertisements that discuss legal remedies in a limited context can lead to unintended misrepresentations and sow confusion or misinformation about eligibility. This article discusses the ethical considerations and potential liabilities when using social media platforms to advertise.
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Ethical Considerations Related to Affirmatively Filing an Application for Asylum for the Purpose of Applying for Cancellation of Removal and Adjustment of Status for a Nonpermanent Resident
July 31, 2020
Guide to navigate the ethical questions posed by the practice of submitting an affirmative asylum application with the goal of being placed in removal proceedings so that an application for cancellation of removal for nonpermanent residents may be submitted.
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Collaborating to Protect New Yorkers from Immigration Fraud
January 02, 2016
A resource guide for law enforcement, government agencies, and advocates.
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Professional Memberships
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American Immigration Lawyers Association, Ethics Committee (subcommittee chair, articles)
2020 - 2022
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Brooklyn District Attorney, Justice 2020 Task Force (member)
2020 - 2020
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American Immigration Lawyers Association, Consumer Protection and Rapid Response Team (Chair)
2017 - 2019
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American Immigration Lawyers Association, Consumer Protection and Unauthorized Practice of Law Action Committee (member and chair)
2014 - 2017
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New York State Bar Association Special Committee on Immigration Representation (member)
2014 - 2016
Education
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Pace University
LL.M, Environmental Law (2010)
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Pace University
Juris Doctor (2009)