Lead a diverse team of attorneys and advocacy support staff that provides legal services to individuals seeking legal assistance and representation in immigration matters. Immigration services include naturalization, family-based immigration, asylum, TPS, VAWA, SIJs, T-visa, U-visa, and Removal Defense.

Provide legal assistance and representation to immigrants in the citizenship process, including consultations, representation, education, legal training and advocacy.

Business visa processing for foreign national employees, including but not limited to: H-1B, PERM, TN, O-1, J-1, L-1 visas.

Prepare immigration filings and other related matters such as I-751 waivers, domestic violence restraining orders, dissolution, adjustments, VAWA petitions, T-visas and U-visasConduct intake with callers and assess potential legal issues Prepare casework for clients who are victims of trafficking

Provided self-advocacy services and legal support support to parents and guardians seeking to resolve a special education issue with the school or school district on behalf of their child or family member.

Worked with detained immigrants seeking various forms of immigration reliefPrepared casework for detained clients including client interviews, case research, affidavits, trial briefs, and other documents in support of various requested forms of immigration reliefInterviewed immigrants in detention and family membersParticipated in Know Your Rights visits at detention facilities

Managed operation and procedural implementation of the Chinatown Pro Bono Legal ClinicCoordinated over 60 volunteer attorneys and students to participate in monthly clinics Monitored case assignments with attorneys accepting pro bono casesWorked on domestic violence and immigration cases with pro bono attorneysConducted intake and basic translation to Chinese clientsProvided advocacy for domestic violence victims seeking emergency orders of protection in court

Legally represented and filed application for client seeking U Visa Nonimmigrant status.

Provided legal representation for asylum and immigration clients

Assisted with casework involving issues including divorce, domestic violence, adoption, custody, and child’s representative casesDrafted motions and pleadings Conducted initial intake and interviews with potential clients

Worked with key agencies, legal counsel, and community resources to identify and protect the rights and interests of child inside and outside the courtMentor for children in foster care system

Obtained and maintained required licenses and registrations from appropriate state regulatory authorities. Conducted legal research and analysis on state and federal laws and agency regulations that impact business operations Drafted compliance information for the creation of educational bulletins, specialized training, and informational materials to comply with federal rules and regulations.

Assessed legislative session reviews and regulatory enactments for management Determine impact of regulatory changes on business operationsPrimary liaison to HIPAA Privacy Officer Monitored privacy issues and maintained privacy documentation tracking for HIPAA compliance Prepared regulatory filings