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Seattle, Wa, Us

Redmond, Wa

Advise on employee data privacy and data retention matters. Partner with Human Resources to implement updates based on privacy regulations in various geographies. Also provide strategic advice to business leaders and Human Resources regarding diversity, inclusion, and accessibility programs. Partner with Global Mobility to ensure compliance with global immigration and employment matters.

Redmond, Wa

Advise on global employee privacy matters. Advise on global immigration strategies, programs, policies, and compliance requirements in line with HR and business needs. Primarily focused on the Middle East, Africa, Canada, APAC, and the Greater China Region. Provide counsel to business partners on immigration compliance as it relates to cross-border travel, movement of talent, and risk mitigation strategies for visa-dependent employees.

Redmond, Washington

In house attorney supporting corporate U.S. Immigration needs for employee population. Strategize with employees and business regarding work authorization and green card options. Ensure business compliance with immigration laws and regulations as well as company policies. Serve as legal subject matter expert with various programs involving business travel, I-9 and E-Verify compliance, data governance, deemed export requirements, and government inquiries and site visits.

Greater Atlanta Area

Manage immigration needs for variety of Fortune 500 corporate clients. Working on a variety of corporate employment immigration cases. Specialize in all aspects of employment immigration law including PERM, EB-1, EB-2/EB-3, L-1, H-1, TN, O-1, etc. Also specialize in global mobility and work with companies to obtain work permits from various countries including Canada, Brazil, Malaysia, France, and the UK. Strategize with clients to deploy global mobility and compliance programs. Work with both paralegals and attorneys.

Greater Atlanta Area

Manage immigration needs for variety of corporate clients. Working on a variety of corporate employment immigration cases. Specialize in all aspects of employment immigration law including PERM, EB-1, EB-2/EB-3, L-1, H-1, TN, O-1, etc. Also specialize in global mobility and work with companies to obtain work permits from various countries including, Brazil, Malaysia, France, and Saudi Arabia. Work with both paralegals and attorneys.

Atlanta, Georgia

Head of Immigration Team in the Atlanta office. Manage all immigration clients in Atlanta office. Currently working on a variety of employment and family based immigration cases. Familiarity with PERM, EB2, EB3, E2, L1A, H1B, N-400, I-485, I-765, I-751, RFEs, Motions to Reopen, etc. Have managed team consisting of paralegals and attorneys. Conduct interviews with clients and have extensive contact with clients to discuss the progress of cases. Have worked on cases involving the LIFE ACT in family and employment based contexts. Aid in simple translation of documents.

Served as a legal intern for an organization that uses impact litigation to ensure United States compliance with international human rights norms. Drafted affidavits, briefs, and portions of habeas corpus petitions for clients who were both applying for asylum or who were challenging detention and removal. Conducted extensive research on issues involving REAL ID, the Suspension Clause of the United States, and filing a writ of mandamus against the United States government. Responded to detainee letters to the organization by sending country reports and lists of possible sources of legal counsel local to the detainees.

Conducted interviews with clients, prepared intakes, and court materials such as requests for Temporary Protective Orders, child custody forms, and researched materials to facilitate settlement negotiations. Also, prepared clients for court and accompanied them to court on days of their hearings.

Taught clients to read and write English at a Sahara House (NGO)-sponsored center. Led weekly sessions teaching the women about various life skills. Attended events such as meetings for the Lawyer’s Collective. Assisted with office work at Sahara Headquarters in Delhi. Performed case studies on a number of the clients. Worked at Michael’s Care Home outpatient clinic, as needed.

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and Societies: Working In the Public Interest, Georgia Society for International and Comparative Law, Student Bar Association.

Bachelor Of Arts, Sociology

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