Enough waiting.
There's another way.

Your client's case has been stuck for months.

Maybe years.

Take back control and learn to draft the federal
mandamus and APA complaints that get
unreasonably delayed cases moving;
taught by a former DOJ attorney who spent years
litigating and responding to cases like these from the government side.

This live online bootcamp has 90 min sessions
October 20-29, on Tuesdays & Thursdays
12pm Eastern/ 11am Central/ 10am Mountain/ 9am Pacific

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Take Back Your Power

Imagine telling your client: “We have another option.”

Not "keep waiting."

Not "let me refer you out."

A real path forward.

This bootcamp gives you the strategy to confidently know when to escalate stalled cases, draft the complaint yourself, and take action in federal court—while keeping more of that revenue in your practice.


Let's build your federal litigation toolkit.

Introducing

Now Serving: A Federal Lawsuit -
Don't Wait. Litigate.

This is a tightly built, practicum-driven 2-week bootcamp on one specific, high-demand skill: using the Mandamus Act and the Administrative Procedure Act to bring a federal lawsuit to escalate immigration cases
stuck in unreasonable delay.


Here’s the advantage: you'll learn from someone who made the judgment calls from the other side of the “v.”


Lacy Brinson McAndrew spent nearly eight years as an Assistant United States Attorney representing the federal government in cases like these. Here she shares her insights on which cases were worth fighting
and which ones her office needed to advise the agency to resolve.

Now the playbook is yours.
Evaluate, draft, and pursue agency delay cases with confidence.

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What You'll Master in Two Weeks

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Day One: Evaluating and Filing the Case

You'll learn the statutory and jurisdictional foundations of a delay complaint filed under the Mandamus Act, the APA, or the INA, including the difference between a delay and an "unreasonable" delay, and how to build the complaint with the right defendants, the right facts, and the right relief a federal judge can actually grant.

Key outcome: You'll be able to evaluate any stalled case and draft a complaint that avoids the traps that sink these cases before they start.

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Day Two: Guided Exercise

Working from a realistic client file, you'll draft the core elements of a delay complaint live, then get the instructor's direct feedback on the case theory, the named defendants, and the requested relief.

Key Outcome: You'll leave with a workable template drafted from a real fact pattern; not just the law behind it.

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Day Three: Litigating and Resolving the Case

You'll learn how a DOJ attorney initially evaluates your complaint and decides whether to fight it or resolve it, how to anticipate and respond to a motion to dismiss, how to identify whether discovery is needed and successfully request and obtain it, how to prepare and file a motion for summary judgment, how to evaluate a settlement offer, and the professional-responsibility rules that govern all of it.

Key Outcome: You'll know how to ethically and efficiently carry a delay case from start to finish.

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Day Four: Guided Exercise

Working through a simulated government response and settlement offer, you'll identify your client's priority objectives, construct a reasoned counteroffer, and weigh the pros and cons of continuing to litigate beyond a settlement offer.

Key Outcome: You'll leave with a settlement playbook ready for the next real offer that lands on your desk.

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Who This Training Is For


This live online bootcamp is built for attorneys who are comfortable with the underlying immigration matter, such as the benefit application, the naturalization case or the petition.

It's for the attorneys who are tired of giving money away in referrals and want to learn the strategic federal litigation tactics that turn a stalled case into a moving one.

You've hit the Ceiling

You've taken your immigration practice as far as it goes and you're ready to add affirmative federal litigation to the services you offer clients.

You're Moving Beyond the Detention Center

You've already handled habeas petitions and you're ready for a federal practice area that makes a difference, but doesn't always involve a continued state of emergency.

You Want to Be Guided, Not Guessing

You want to learn federal court the right way - with guidance - instead of figuring it out in real time on a live case with everything on the line.

You Want toKnow the Room Before You Walk In

You want to build your delay case already knowing exactly what the government's attorney will be thinking and looking for when they first scan the complaint.

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What Attorneys Say About Us

Giselle M. Rodriguez

Law Office

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I am just so appreciative of Tamaira. From the moment we started our meeting, Tamaira made me feel comfortable and at ease. It's not often you come across a fellow legal professional who can make complex topics accessible and unintimidating. Throughout our meeting, which was focused on a bond hearing I joined with another colleague also seeking Tamaira's expertise, I never once felt hesitant to ask questions. Tamaira has this incredible ability to ensure you never feel like any question is too trivial or "stupid" to ask. Her approachability and willingness to share her knowledge made the experience beyond what words can describe. She walked us through the process step by step, iand gave us valuable insights and "gems" of knowledge that are hard to come by. Having met with Tamaira has even inspired me to consider adding bond hearings as a service at my firm. Whether you're a colleague seeking to expand your service offerings or a client in need of guidance, I cannot recommend Tamaira enough. I will continue to use her services and am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to learn from her. Thank you, Tamaira, for being such an outstanding mentor in the legal community!!

BLG

Legal Services

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Tamaira has been an invaluable assistance to my legal practice, providing exceptional mentorship and guidance in navigating complex immigration court proceedings. Tamaira's deep understanding of immigration law, coupled with her extensive experience in the field, makes her an ideal mentor for anyone seeking to excel in the immigration court proceedings. Her insights, advice, and support have played a significant role in achieving successful outcomes for my clients. I highly recommend Tamaira to anyone wishing to master their immigration law practice skills.

Aridssa N. Martinez

Owner/Managing Attorney at ANM Law Office

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I had several mentoring sessions with retired judge Barr in preparation of my first individual hearing and I have to say these sessions were extremely helpful. We did a simulation of what to expect at the merits hearing and by the time I had my first individual hearing, I was not as nervous. Judge Barr was also very flexible with his schedule and understanding when something came up last minute that made me have to reschedule our sessions. If you’re new to removal defense, I fully recommend Tamaira’s immigration court mentor program as part of your training/preparation.

Barbara Perez

Law Office

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Tamaira has been a mentor of mine since I first opened my law firm. She is not only experienced and is able to provide valuable advice but she is also caring and encouraging. If you are new to practicing removal proceedings, her mentorship program is the perfect solution. She will help with not only the procedural aspect of it but the sustantive part of it as well.
Thanks to her invaluable assistance, our merits hearing unfolded seamlessly, leaving both my client and me immensely pleased and grateful.

Reyadh Nagi

Owner and CEO at Law Office of Reyadh Nagi

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I highly recommend taking the Immigration Court Mentor courses if you are new to removal cases or bonds. Tamaira has all the experience and will guide you through it all. You will clear any doubts and fears by learning all the skills you needed to be in court. Tamaira even stayed beyond the session time and tried to make sure I got all my questions answered. I am grateful and look forward to continue to connect with them in the future for more guidance.

Ayesha Chidolue

Esq.

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100% recommend Tamaira's court mentor program. She is incredibly knowledgeable and really helps you gain an understanding and confidence to take on removal cases. Additionally, she is always willing and eager to help you brainstorm through complex cases and come up with suggestions on how to assist clients facing deportation.

Ilia Lopez

Esq.

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Tamaira is amazing! Extremely professional, knowledgeable and able to provide the best mentorship based on her extensive experience. Thank you Tamaira for helping my office to navigate and learn about the complexity of immigration court. Highly recommended!

Jimmy Lai

Esq., MBA

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Immigration Court Mentor were really helpful in providing the trainings to get us ready to represent clients diligently. Highly recommend.

Gus Maclao

Esq.

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Tamaira is the real deal! Her knowledge and experience as a former immigration judge has been an incredible asset for our firm. Our sessions are extremely beneficial. We spend a majority of our time strategizing and preparing arguments for difficult cases and even conduct mock hearings to be best prepared for the most difficult fact patterns. Through her guidance we've been best prepared and had successful outcomes in even the most difficult cases. The amount of resources for attorney mentorship is limited and Tamaira makes her time with you worth every second. Whether you are a new attorney wanting to learn immigration or a seasoned attorney wanting to discuss case strategy, Tamaira has you covered. I'm happy to have Tamaira as a resource and recommend her services. Will definitely use again!

Cohort limited to 20 participants
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This bootcamp is intentionally limited to 20 participants so you get the hands-on practice, guided instruction, and direct instructor feedback needed to actually build this skill—not just watch a presentation.

LIVE ONLINE COHORT | OCTOBER 20-29
12pm Eastern/ 11am Central/ 10am Mountain/ 9am Pacific
90 minute sessions
Video Replays included

Two weeks of live instruction, guided practice, and instructor feedback designed to help you build a federal litigation skill you can take back to your next delayed case.

This your entry into a practice area few immigration attorneys ever build & one your clients will be glad you did.

$2195

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Multiple participant discounts available at checkout

  • 6.0 hours of live instruction (90 min sessions), including a dedicated professional-responsibility session
  • All sessions recorded with video replay access for 6 months
  • May be eligible for CLE self-petition credit
  • Course manual, sample federal complaint, statutory and case-law supplement, drafting and case-evaluation checklists
  • Training from a former Assistant United States Attorney with insider perspective
Lacy Brinson, Esq.

Meet Your Instructor

Lacy Brinson McAndrew has spent more than twenty years on both sides of federal immigration litigation. She has worked as a private attorney, as government counsel, and as the person training the government’s own lawyers.

Most recently, she spent nearly eight years as an Assistant United States Attorney and Civil Immigration Coordinator for the Western District of Texas, one of the largest and busiest federal districts in the country. In that role, she represented the United States in complex immigration litigation across all seven divisions of the district: habeas corpus petitions, mandamus actions, APA delay and denied-benefits claims, naturalization and denaturalization cases, FOIA disputes, and immigration-related tort claims.

Before joining the Department of Justice, Lacy spent six years as a DHS Assistant Chief Counsel, litigating removal cases before the San Antonio Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals. She also trained federal law enforcement agents as a legal instructor at the DHS ICE Academy. Lacy began her career working directly under nationally recognized immigration authority Ira Kurzban, where she also helped edit multiple editions of Kurzban’s Immigration Law Sourcebook.

As she left federal service, opposing counsel called her “a model government attorney who truly practiced to administer justice fairly.” In this workshop, she’s teaching you that insider judgment.

Lacy is admitted to The Florida Bar, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Frequently Asked Questions

This workshop is designed exactly for attorneys in your position: those with limited or no federal court experience, including attorneys considering affirmative federal litigation for the first time. You’ll leave with a practical framework you can apply the same week.

Not at all.  Attorneys may register because they suspect a current client’s case qualifies and want to know for sure. You’ll leave with a case-evaluation framework you can run against any pending matter - this one or the next one.

Live attendance is strongly encouraged. The workshop is built as one continuous arc. To get full value, plan to attend all sessions live. If something comes up, the sessions will be recorded and the replay will be available on your student dashboard 

This workshop is not accredited for CLE but you may be able to self-petition for CLE credit with your state Bar Association. We are happy to assist with your self-petition.

This course is specifically designed for licensed attorneys practicing or wanting to practice immigration law. While attorneys from other practice areas may find value, the content assumes basic familiarity with immigration law concepts.

Stop Dreading Your Client's Call

Stop checking case status and telling your clients, “These things take time.”

This bootcamp gives you the knowledge, strategic framework, and practice to build your confidence to draft and litigate agency delay cases.

Build the skill once. Keep more of the revenue in your practice.
And give your clients a real path forward.

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