IDC Presentation at Boston Bar Association Higher Education Conference

On March 12, 2025, the BBA hosted their annual Higher Education Legal Conference. As part of the opening sessions, immigration attorneys from Iandoli Desai & Cronin, P.C., Mary Walsh and Alison Howard-Yilmaz, were part of a panel that presented on ”Trending Now in Higher Ed.” This panel took a deep dive into two of the major issues impacting Higher Ed: Federal Grant funding freezes and immigration. Attorneys Walsh and Howard-Yilmaz focused on the sweeping immigration changes and uncertainties in the first 50 days of the Trump administration.  They highlighted key executive orders, including potential upcoming travel bans, increased immigration enforcement priorities, and shifts in deportation policies. They analyzed how these actions immediately affected students, faculty and staff at institutions of higher ed. Beyond outlining policy shifts, Attorneys Walsh and Howard-Yilmaz provided practical guidance for navigating the rapidly evolving landscape. They emphasized the importance of staying informed and preparing their campuses for increased scrutiny and potential ICE enforcement actions. The session underscored the necessity of resilience and adaptability in the face of heightened uncertainty.