David James (Viscal) Williams Email & Phone Number

Chicago

Brooklyn, NY

Hempstead, New York

• Developing the program for unaccompanied immigrant children in need of legal services
• Screening clients for possible legal relief
• Direct representation of clients in their pursuit of immigration relief
• Coordinating with social service providers to offer clients comprehensive services in order to address all of client's needs

Madison, Wisconsin

• Under the supervision of experienced attorneys, represented six community members in their immigration cases including an Asylum, T and U Visa, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and Deferred Action for Childhood.
• Prepared and coordinated client communications in English, Spanish, and French; conducted research, translated documents, took personal statements, completed U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services forms, memos, and.
• Prepared and delivered DACA presentation to raise awareness in community members of immigration concerns and actions. Conducted a workshop to instruct participants on procedure form conducting intake interviews and.

Chicago, Illinois

• Conducted 15-20 minute farm worker outreach events throughout southern Illinois informing workers of types of violations they could obtain assistance with such as wages, treatment, labor law, health conditions, and.
• Handled intake, client communication in several languages, researched and contacted various agencies SSA, HUD, Federal DOJ, Illinois DHS for 35 client cases that included many types of wage and employment issues, as.

Madison, Wisconsin

• Under the supervision of experienced attorneys, represented eight prison inmates pursuing claims of innocence; cases are at different stages of post-conviction litigation. One case that was resolved resulted in the.
• Coordinated client communication, investigation, research, motion drafting, brief writing, and contacting law enforcement and other agencies regarding cases.

Sterling, VA

• Under the supervision of experienced attorneys, handled 40 immigration cases and resolved all but a handful which were passed on to incoming interns
• Prepared communication, research, translation, personal statements, immigration forms, memos and briefs, and advocacy with enforcement agencies for all cases.
• Interacted with numerous clients from all over the world in Spanish, French, and English.
• Prepared filings to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, primarily VAWA petitions, U Visa cases, and adjustments of status to permanent residence. More than 90% of the cases were resolved.
• Trained first and second year law students beginning summer internships. Covered intake, databases, phone, and filing systems.

Faladie, Mali

• Introduced 40 efficient soak pit systems reducing water-borne diseases in and around the village.
• Organized environmental committee and raised over $3,000 by marketing the need on the Peace Corps fundraising website. Improved the process of removing standing water and trash collection.
• Raised additional funds, $1,000, and assisted in the establishment of a fabric and dye shop with a local women's group enabling them to become financially independent.
• Co-led and developed basic accounting tutorials for women's group resulting in their engaging in better business practices.\
• Authored the Trash Collection Section of the Peace Corps Mali Water and Sanitation Handbook, a valuable resource for incoming volunteers.

New Orleans, LA

• Assessed and gutted 40 flood and hurricane damaged homes; led and trained seven gutting crews in the Upper and Lower 9th wards; developed the grounds for two community health centers.
• Co-led the preparation and cooking of 30 meals, each fed 250 volunteers and residents.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law Specializing In Immigration Cases

Activities and Societies: Latino Law Students Association (LLSA); Project Coordinator at the Dodge Correctional Facility; University of.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science, Latin American Studies

Activities and Societies: OLAS (Organization of Latin American Students); Big Brothers of TorontoReceived the Award of Distinction at.

High School Diploma