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Eric Lopez

Deputy Program Director at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Amica Center For Immigrant Rights</span>
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Seasoned immigration attorney with a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree and experience working with organizations such as CAIR Coalition and National Immigrant Justice Center.
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Location
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Portuguese Full professional proficiency
Skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Customer Service
  • Powerpoint
  • English
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Eric Lopez is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in immigration law, having worked with organizations such as Capital Area Immigrants' Rights (CAIR) Coalition, National Immigrant Justice Center, and Cullen, Haskins, Nicholson & Menchetti, P.C. He holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from the University of Illinois College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History/Spanish from Northeastern Illinois University. He is also a Licensed Attorney in Illinois, having passed the Illinois Supreme Court bar exam. Eric has a strong background in research, writing, and public speaking, having worked on various legal projects, including the McLean County Foreclosure Mediation Program and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. He has also represented clients before the Chicago Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Eric is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, making him a valuable asset in navigating complex immigration cases. As a seasoned attorney, Eric brings a unique blend of academic and practical experience to his work, making him an effective advocate for his clients.

Credentials

  • Licensed Attorney
    Illinois Supreme Court

Experience

  • Amica Center For Immigrant Rights
    • Deputy Program Director
  • Capital Area Immigrants'​ Rights (CAIR) Coalition
    • Deputy Program Director
      • Jun 2022 - Present

    • Managing Attorney
      • Feb 2019 - Feb 2023

  • Catholic Charities of Baltimore
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area
    • Staff Attorney
      • Jul 2018 - Feb 2019
      • Baltimore, Maryland Area
  • National Immigrant Justice Center
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Staff Attorney
      • Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
      • Greater Chicago Area

      Implemented the Legal Orientation Program at McHenry County Jail by conducting group orientations to new arrivals and individual orientations and pro se workshops with pro se detained individuals; conducting preliminary intake interview; and referring cases for pro bono representation by NIJC sta...

  • CULLEN, HASKINS, NICHOLSON & MENCHETTI, P.C.
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • Associate Attorney
      • Sep 2014 - Aug 2016
      • Chicago, Illinois

      Conducted legal screening of incoming clients and represented engaged clients before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and the Illinois Appellate Court. Supported legislative initiatives through preparing former clients to testify in state committee hearings in the Illinois House of R...

  • Office of Speaker of the House, Illinois, Techn...
    • Springfield, Illinois
    • Student Attorney with 711 License
      • Jan 2014 - May 2014
      • Springfield, Illinois

      Conducted legal research and drafted memos analyzing legislative initiatives, interfaced with various state and local government agencies in Illinois and other states, and observed legislative committee hearings.

  • University of Illinois College of Law Community...
    • Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area
    • Student Attorney with 711 License
      • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
      • Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

      Conducted client interviews for program eligibility and case preparation and represented engaged clients in all procedural steps of mediation according to the McLean County Foreclosure Mediation Program. Conducted legal research and drafted legal documents.

  • TINAJERO & MORALES, P.C.
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • Summer Associate
      • May 2013 - Aug 2013
      • Chicago, Illinois

      Provided case support through preparing applications for immigration relief, drafting briefs for cases before the Chicago Immigration Court and for Family Law cases before the Cook County Circuit Court, and through preparing applications for immigration relief and supporting documentation. Conduc...

  • Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Champaign Count
    • Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area
    • Legal Clerk
      • Sep 2012 - Jul 2013
      • Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

      Conducted legal research and wrote memorandums on guardianship, divorce, child custody and observed hearings on various family law issues.

  • The Guitar Works
    • Evanston, Illinois
    • Repair Shop Manager/Luthier
      • May 2002 - Aug 2012
      • Evanston, Illinois

      Fixed musical instruments (both electric and acoustic from various time periods), managed shop operations and employees and interfaced with customers to address their concerns.

  • Pedro Albizu Campos High School
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • Mentor
      • Aug 2009 - Jun 2010
      • Chicago, Illinois

      Mentored at risk inner-city youth and developed strategies to address student’s academic and social development using restorative justice principles.

Education

  • 2011 - 2014
    University of Illinois College of Law
  • Northeastern Illinois University

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