Justinian Society CLE:
The Process of Acquiring Italian Citizenship
Through Court Proceedings
Monday, November 3, 2025
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Virtual via Zoom
This specialized seminar is designed for individuals seeking formal recognition of Italian citizenship by descent (Jure Sanguinis). The seminar provides a comprehensive legal and procedural analysis of the Italian court process for citizenship recognition, an indispensable alternative to lengthy consular procedures. We will address the circumstances under which judicial intervention is necessary, like in the 1948 Rule (Via Materna) Cases and the Denial of Justice Cases. Also, we will present a detailed, step-by-step examination of filing the citizenship petition (ricorso), the role of Italian legal counsel, managing documentation requirements (Apostilles and Certified Translations), and the final pronouncement of the Italian Judge.
Approved for 1 CLE Credit
REGISTRATION
Members: FREE | Non-members: $50
NOTE: After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom registration link. Registration through Zoom is required to access this CLE.
PRESENTER
Avv. Sabrina Duiella, Esq., LL.M.
Founder and Managing Partner of ICLF -
Italian Citizenship Law Firm
Avv. Sabrina Duiella Esq. is an attorney licensed to practice law in both Italy and New York, bringing a bicultural and bilingual perspective to her work. She's a member of both the New York Bar and the Italian Bar. Sabrina's true passion lies in reconnecting people of Italian descent with their rich origins and heritage by helping them claim Italian citizenship.
Specializing in dual citizenship cases, Sabrina is particularly adept at the acquisition of Italian citizenship via court proceedings, having advised many clients through this intricate process. Her extensive legal career includes 8 years at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, where she developed robust expertise in Italian and cross-border litigation across multiple international offices. Sabrina holds an Italian law degree from Tor Vergata University of Rome and further distinguished herself by earning a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the New York University – School of Law, where she was awarded a merit-based scholarship.
