Immigration Attorney

• Jan 2022 - Present

Supervising Attorney

• Nov 2015 - Mar 2022

Represent clients in a wide range of immigration matters before Immigration Court and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Work primarily on relief from removal with a focus on asylum and specializing in cases pending before the Asylum Office with strong rate of success. Consult business clients with Applications for Labor Certification (“PERM” Applications) with the Department of Labor, including audits. Supervise a team of attorneys and paralegals to assure proper management of a variety of cases firm-wide.

Education Specialist

• 2014 - Oct 2015

Implemented and enhanced academic curriculum to achieve learning objectives of accredited institution. Implemented and enhanced academic curriculum to achieve learning objectives of accredited institution.

Sales Consultant

• 2013 - 2015

Managed daily operations including inventory management and tracking of sales goals. Developed merchandising techniques. Assisted customers with inquiries and resolved customer service issues. Managed daily operations including inventory management and tracking of sales goals. Developed merchandising techniques. Assisted customers with inquiries and resolved customer service issues.

Law Clerk

• 2013 - 2014

Managed client files for partner in a major firm. Assisted in a wide variety of litigation matters including medical malpractice, personal injury, environmental law, and complex litigation. Conducted legal research and draft memorandums. Prepared litigation support documents including subpoenas and interrogatories. Worked with courts in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. to prepare and file court records. Managed firm database consisting of information relating to clients, expert witnesses, court scheduling, and billable hours

Legal Intern

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

Conducted legal research and drafted memorandums and legal briefs for supervising attorneys based on applicable immigration law. Conducted client interviews and worked directly with third parties such as police departments and detention centers. Prepared immigration forms and applications to be filed with USCIS. Acted as an Officer of the Court in pro se divorce proceedings Conducted legal research and drafted memorandums and legal briefs for supervising attorneys based on applicable immigration law. Conducted client interviews and worked directly with third parties such as police departments and detention centers. Prepared immigration forms and applications to be filed with USCIS. Acted as an Officer of the Court in pro se divorce proceedings

Faculty Research Fellow

• 2011 - 2012

Faculty Fellow focused on research, translation, and interpretation of constitutional law documents. Faculty Fellow focused on research, translation, and interpretation of constitutional law documents.

Translator

• 2008 - 2008