On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, the first Women of the World Workshop took place at the South Salt Lake Promise Co-Op, featuring a presentation by Ramzi Hamady with catering provided by Kafé Mamai. This workshop is part of a 4-session series hosted in collaboration with Women of the World (WoW) and UCLI, designed to enhance legal knowledge and empower displaced women. Women of the World is a nonprofit organization that offers boutique service and capacity-building programs aimed at fostering displaced women’s self-reliance and community building. Their mission is to provide personalized support to immigrant and refugee women, helping them achieve economic empowerment and integration into their new communities.
Ramzi Hamady, the presenter, is an experienced associate at Ray Quinney & Nebeker, practicing in the firm’s Family Law and White Collar Crime sections. Ramzi has also served as Past President of the Utah Minority Bar Association and as a Panel Member for both the ACLU Legal Advisory Panel and the Utah Center for Legal Inclusion. He has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in Family Law by Mountain States Super Lawyers for 2023-2024 and currently serves on the Utah State Bar’s Family Law Executive Committee. We were grateful for his willingness to share his legal expertise with the attendees, empowering them with knowledge that would serve them as they navigate life in a new environment.
This workshop aligns with WoW and UCLI’s shared mission to foster safe and inclusive spaces, especially for individuals from immigrant and refugee backgrounds, and to enhance their understanding of their legal rights. Future sessions will cover key issues such as workers’ rights, basic USA residents rights, and immigration. We are grateful to Ramzi Hamady for his informative presentation and to Kafé Mamai for providing delicious food for the event. This workshop series continues to serve as an invaluable resource for legal education and community empowerment.
Entrance to the WoW Workshop
Attorney Ramzi presenting on custody at the Women of the World Workshop
Attorney Ramzi answering questions from the community
