Cathleen Carlson
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Tahirih Justice Center
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Attorney
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Feb 2023 - Present
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Alex Hanna Law
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United States
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Immigration Attorney
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Nov 2021 - Feb 2023
Miami, Florida, United States
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Tucker, Nong & Associates
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Immigration Attorney
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Dec 2020 - Dec 2021
Virginia, United States
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Law Clerk
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Sep 2020 - Dec 2020
Virginia, United States
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USILAW, Inc.
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Law Clerk
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May 2020 - Sep 2020
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
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Summer Legal Intern
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Jun 2017 - May 2020
• Identified and gathered applicable case law on the civil rights, liberties, and protections of immigrants within the United States. • Drafted memoranda on the protection of free speech for the formation of the Department’s training on countering violent extremism. • Contributed to the development of civil rights policies in order to inform and train law enforcement personnel of the protections afforded individuals in the United States.
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Erickson Immigration Group
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United States
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Law Clerk
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Student Attorney
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Aug 2018 - May 2019
American University Washington College of Law ▪ Conducted research, interviewed service providers, and drafted congressional briefing on the issue of family separation at the border for an organizational client in Washington, D.C. ▪ Prepared and accompanied my client to his asylum interview with USCIS. ▪ Conducted a congressional inquiry to compel a decision on asylum from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services asylum office. ▪ Drafted a petition for a Writ of Mandamus to compel USCIS action for my client. ▪ Prepared… Show more ▪ Conducted research, interviewed service providers, and drafted congressional briefing on the issue of family separation at the border for an organizational client in Washington, D.C. ▪ Prepared and accompanied my client to his asylum interview with USCIS. ▪ Conducted a congressional inquiry to compel a decision on asylum from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services asylum office. ▪ Drafted a petition for a Writ of Mandamus to compel USCIS action for my client. ▪ Prepared and filed applications for lawful permanent residence for my client and her two derivative children. Show less
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Articles Editor
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2018 - May 2019
Washington, D.C. The AUILR publishes articles, critical essays, and comments on international law topics including public and private international law, international trade law and arbitration, and human rights. AUILR is one of the most cited international and comparative student law reviews in the United States.
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Senior Articles & Partnership Editor
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2016 - May 2019
American University International Law Review
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Law Clerk
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
Aided the Subcommittee in confidential investigatory efforts on broad range of subject matters through performing in-depth legal research and analysis, assisting in interviews, and preparing legal memoranda.
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Senator Ron Wyden
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United States
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Fellow
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Jun 2018 - Dec 2018
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Legal Research Intern
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
Arlington, VA • Researched, analyzed, and drafted memoranda on international legislation and policy issues pertaining to missing and exploited children • Developed reports to educate different audiences about the issues of missing and exploited children • Monitored and reported on news, legislation, and policy developments from around the world on the issues of missing and exploited children
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James Madison University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Office Assistant
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Aug 2015 - May 2016
Office management and customer service
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Education
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American University Washington College of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), International Law -
James Madison University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs