Manage a team of attorneys and paralegals handling both business and family-based immigration needs for clients within the Arts, Entertainment and broader creative fields.Member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)- Regular Speaker, National Conference & Rome District Chapter Conferences- Member, Athletics/Culture/Entertainment/Science (ACES) Interest Group- Previous Co-Chair, Cross-Practice Committee, New York Chapter- Previous Chair, Rome District Chapter Fall Conference, London UK- Previous Chair, Distance Learning Committee, Rome District Chapter Speaking Engagements:"O & P Visas" AILA Rome District Chapter Fall Conference (Copenhagen, 2024)"Visas for Extraordinary Visitors"AILA Rome District Chapter Fall Conference (London, 2023)"P Nonimmigrants: Maybe Not Extraordinary, but Still Got Skills"AILA Annual Conference (Orlando, 2023)"Challenges and Issues for Those Hoping to Work NYFW"AILA Rome District Chapter Fall Conference (Paris, 2022)"Agents as O & P Petitioners and Other Petitioning Scenarios"AILA Central Florida Chapter Sports Immigration Law Conference (Orlando, 2022)"Exploring the Extraordinary, Athletic, and Entertaining: Advanced Topics in Os and Ps"AILA Annual Conference (New York, 2022)"Agent Representation on an O or P" AILA ACES Conference (Las Vegas, 2021)"Immigration 101/Alphabet Soup Part II" AILA Annual Conference (San Francisco, 2018)"Navigating the Labyrinth: U.S. Visas for Performing Artists" (Halifax Pop Explosion, NS Canada, 2017)"O-1/P-1, EB-1, NIW: How Extraordinary Are Your Clients?"AILA New York Chapter CLE (2017)"Navigating the U.S. Immigration Labyrinth" (Arts Northwest, Tacoma WA, 2017)"Nightlife Clerks: From the Parental Home to Madison Square Garden" Amsterdam Dance Event (Amsterdam, 2016)"Entrepreneurs & Extraordinary Ability" AILA Rome District Chapter Fall Conference (Amsterdam, 2016)"Visas for Performing Artists" CMJ Music Marathon (New York, 2014, 2015)

Facilitated O & P visas for performing artists within the theater and music industries.

Worked with a number of diverse clients to advise on immigration opportunities and file immigrant/nonimmigrant petitions on their behalf.

Completed all necessary documentation and forms for H-1B, O-1, E-3 and J-1 nonimmigrant petitions.Beginner knowledge of PERM process and conducting I-9 audits.Served as point of contact for clients, keeping them informed and answering questions.Performed research and draft memos on various immigration issues.

Completed all necessary documentation and forms for J-1 trainee and intern petitions.Maintained relationships with J-1 sponsoring agencies and served as liason between them and the client.Performed research and drafted memos on various immigration issues.

Performed research on asylum petitions with particular emphasis on the Chinese community.Worked directly with a collaborating attorney to research an analyze a recent case handed down by the Court of Appeals.

Assisted in collecting documentation on the history of Islam and specifically Islamic law.Assisted in organizing materials for criminal law class.

Performed research and drafted memoranda on various immigration topics to include asylum for domestic violence, motions to reopen in light of orders in absentia and DHS immigration updates.Assisted clients with applications for asylum, adjustment of status, VAWA self petitions and U visa petitions.Assisted in drafting/supplementing affidavits and responses to requests for evidence.

Reviewed and prepared files for both master and individual immigration hearings.Researched and secured experts for asylum cases.Worked directly with clients to draft chronologies and affidavits in support of their petitions for asylum.

Conducted fact interviews of potential civil liberties violations.Performed research and drafted memoranda on issues such as Freedom of Information Act requests and students' rights with regards to social networks and public school.Helped organize and lead an all-day event at a local high school focused on teaching students their rights in public school.

Provided assistance to the Securities Litigation & Regulation Group Chair, which included drafting correspondence, revising and filing pleadings and assisting with trial preparation.Served as Chair of the Staff Diversity Committee and was responsible for large budgeted events for hundreds of staff.Assisted with the orientation of new staff.

Supervised 20 Litigation Support Specialists handling claims in complex litigation and settlement.Assisted attorneys in drafting reports and correspondence with clients.