Rodney Malpert discusses the benefits of joining the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). AILA is a not-for-profit organization with over 15,000 members that serves immigration attorneys and those representing businesses and citizens seeking permanent residency. Membership provides access to AILA's website with over 28,000 documents, discounted conferences and seminars, assistance with advocacy and media initiatives, and practice guidance to improve business operations. Individuals can apply for membership types including non-profit, law students, senior members, and retired members by visiting AILA's website.

1. THE BENEFITS OF JOINING THE AMERICAN
IMMIGRATION LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
RODNEY MALPERT

2. INTRODUCTION
 One of the nation's leading business-immigration lawyers, Rodney
Malpert currently serves as a partner of Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen, &
Lowey, a corporate immigration services firm representing clients in more
than 170 countries. Among his professional activities, Rodney Malpert is
also an editor of the American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual
Conference handbook.
With more than 15,000 members, the American Immigration Lawyers
Association (AILA) is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization. The
organization serves attorneys and law professors who represent U.S.
businesses that source talent from around the globe, and citizens seeking
to secure permanent-residence status for close family members.

3. AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAWYERS
ASSOCIATION
 Membership is offered to a variety of individuals in the field of law,
including nonprofit members, law students, senior members, and retired
members.
Membership comes with many benefits. Members gain access to the AILA
website, which has more than 28,000 primary-source documents, and
receive discounted rates for AILA conferences and online seminars.
Members also receive assistance with advocacy and media initiatives, as
well as practice guidance designed to improve business operations.
To become a member, visit www.aila.org and click the "apply now" link.