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Bloomington, Illinois, United States

Manage and supervise all legal staff whether staff, pro bono attorneys, interns, and volunteers within the organization in completing immigration petitions. Investigate and prepare humanitarian and family-based immigration petitions for individuals living in Central and Southern Illinois.Develop and continue to grow pro bono opportunities throughout.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

Supervise staff, pro bono attorneys, interns, and volunteers withing the organization in completing immigration petitions. Investigate and prepare humanitarian and family-based immigration petitions for individuals living in Central and Southern Illinois. Conduct clinics across the state to provide advice and counsel on an array of immigration matters..

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

Investigate and prepare humanitarian and family-based immigration petitions for individuals living in Central and Southern Illinois. Conduct clinics across the state to provide advice and counsel on an array of immigration matters. Develop a pro-bono program to expand the capacity of the organization to assist immigrants in need of legal assistance. Write.

Worcester, MA

Prepared humanitarian based immigration petitions including U Nonimmigrant Status applications, VAWA petitions, asylum petitions, TPS petitions, and adjustment of status applications. Interviewed and worked with clients who are often victims of violence. Wrote affidavits, draft motions, research country conditions and new case law, and address trends in.

Valparaiso, IN

Lead counsel for an asylum seeker who is a torture victim at the hands of his home country’s government and successfully won. Drafted FOIA requests regarding statistics for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status for both Indiana and Illinois state agencies. Collected intake information for detained immigrants at McHenry Detention Center.

Chicago, IL

Drafted appellate briefs submitted to the Board of Immigration Appeals on issues involving cancellation of removal, voluntary removal, motion to reopen, asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT. Researched and drafted legal memoranda on the reauthorization of VAWA, human rights violations in El Salvador, and withdrawal pleadings.

Chicago, IL

Drafted a memoranda regarding whether a refugee can adjust their date of birth on immigration documents if it changes their opportunity to gain social security benefits and the implications of fraud. Advocated for Human Trafficking Victims to obtain federal assistance at DHHS. Aided in securing employment for newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Created events to expand voter involvement in the Indianapolis area. Assisted in running out-reach programs to inform the public about political issues including the implications of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Advocated for immediate support for victims of the oil spill in Louisiana by hosting a fundraiser and information session with local community members.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Prepared and drafted U Visa applications for immigrants who were victims of a violent crime in the U.S. Prepared an application for adjustment of status from a U Visa to a LPR for a young woman who was raped and impregnated at the age of eight just in time for her to attend college.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Represented universities in communicating with alumni. Requested funding for various programs including athletic departments and specific academic programs.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: ICLEO Fellow, President of Equal Justice Alliance, Amnesty International, International Law Society, American.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi, Psi Chi, Psychological Research, Sierra ClubPoster Presentation: Jumping to Conclusion Bias: Effects.

Study Abroad Program; Bachelors Degree, Psychology

Studied cultural differences especially in regards to how Aborigines were and continued to be treated in Australia.