Free Legal Clinic During Jumu'ah Services

During the third and fourth Jumu’ah services at MCC, Legal Attorney Erum Choudhry will be providing a free fifteen-minute consultation in the following areas: Islamic Estate Planning Immigration: Family-based, employment-based, Citizenship Bankruptcy: Chapters 7 and 13 Appointments are required to receive a free consultation. No walk-ins will be allowed. Please sign up at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic Third Fridays of Each Month | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | MCC Room 16 | Appointment required (no walk-ins); RSVP at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic  MCC will hold legal clinics on the following days: 2026: Jan. 16, 2026 April 17, 2026 May 15, 2026 June 19, 2026 July 17, 2026 Aug. 21, 2026 Sep. 18, 2026 Oct. 16, 2026 Nov. 20, 2026 Dec. 18, 2026 Questions? [email protected] Erum Choudhry has more than ten years of legal experience. She graduated from Cornell Law School in 2002. She served as a senior attorney/associate with boutique law firms in Silicon Valley and well-established law firms in Northern California. She counsels clients from individuals, families, and startups to Fortune 500 companies, major hospitals, and multinational corporations. She is committed to helping each client with a personalized solution. She is well equipped with the tools like experience, staff, empathy, and compassion to help communities grapple with boom-bust challenges, whether immigration, bankruptcy, or estate planning matters. She picked these areas of practice because these areas of law allow her to understand her clients, serve the community, and help them enjoy a stress-free life. She enjoys interacting with her clients and audience. She is a frequent speaker at local community and youth events. She provides pro bono services to underprivileged community members and works with local nonprofit organizations to help immigrants. ⚠️ This is a recurring event (Every third Friday of the month). Please check with MCC East Bay to confirm the schedule, as classes may be paused during holidays or special occasions.