Dree Collopy Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc

Dree K. Collopy is a partner of Benach Collopy LLP. As an experienced advocate, Dree devotes her practice to defending and representing individuals in removal proceedings, asylum matters, federal court litigation, VAWA and U visa petitions, waivers of inadmissibility, family and employment-based visa petitions, and complex adjustment of status and naturalization applications. She develops thorough and creative legal strategies, provides impeccable and compassionate client service, and is steadfast in fighting for her clients’ rights. In 2014, Dree was awarded one of the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s highest honors, the Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award for her outstanding contributions made in the field of immigration and nationality law. Dree has authored several articles and frequently lectures on cutting edge immigration issues. A recognized asylum expert, Dree serves as Chair of the AILA National Asylum and Refugee Liaison Committee and is the author of AILA’s Asylum Primer, the “go-to” manual for practical, interpretive guidance on the entire asylum process. As a leader in the asylum and refugee field, Dree also mentors pro bono attorneys, develops case materials and strategies for the representation of detained women and children refugees, and serves on working groups developing nation-wide policy and media advocacy and litigation strategies on behalf of refugees. Dree also co-directs the Immigration Litigation Clinic at The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, where she is a member of the adjunct faculty and supervises law students representing indigent clients in removal proceedings before the U.S. Immigration Courts.Dree earned her J.D. and Certificate in Law and Public Policy at The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish at Grinnell College. Dree is fluent in Spanish.http://www.benachcollopy.com/team/dree-k-collopy/

Dree K. Collopy designed and teaches the Immigration Litigation Clinic at The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law. The Immigration Litigation Clinic (ILC) is a year-long course that provides eligible students with intensive exposure to immigration litigation practice through a combination of actual trial practice and classroom work. By representing indigent, noncitizen clients before the U.S. immigration courts, ILC students gain hands-on experience and develop lawyering skills, while learning the substantive contours of immigration law, specifically removal proceedings, asylum, and other forms of relief from removal. Under the supervision of experienced immigration attorneys, ILC students represent noncitizens who have been placed in removal proceedings, assisting them in seeking relief from removal so they may remain in the United States, preserving family unity, and keeping them safe from persecution and torture. Through this experience, students are able to refine writing and research skills, develop effective trial techniques and other lawyering skills, and learn what it is like to be a practicing attorney. Through the direct representation of individual clients, ILC students learn the skills essential to any litigation practice, immigration or otherwise. http://clinics.law.edu/immigration.cfm

Washington Dc Chapter

Dree has been an active AILA member since 2006 and has served on various committees for the AILA-DC Chapter and for AILA National. Currently and since 2012, Dree has served as Chair of the AILA National Asylum and Refugee Liaison Committee. In that capacity, Dree builds relationships and works cooperatively with government officials to maintain the integrity of our immigration system, ensure that our laws are implemented with accuracy and fairness, and secure justice and equality for non-citizens.•Chair, AILA National Asylum and Refugee Liaison Committee, 2012 – Present•Member, AILA National Annual Conference Committee, 2013 – Present•Member, AILA National Media Advocacy Committee, 2014 – Present•Fourth Circuit Representative, AILA Federal Court Litigation Section, 2012 – 2014•Member, AILA National Distance Learning Committee, 2012 – 2013•Member, AILA National Board of Publications Committee, 2011 – 2012•Co-Chair, AILA-DC Chapter Pro Bono Committee, 2009 – 2013

Washington D.C. Metro Area

J.D., Certificate In Law And Public Policy

B.A., Political Science And Spanish