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Knowles Immigration & Human Rights Defense is a client-centered law firm that focuses exclusively on immigration matters. Maneuvering through the complex web of immigration court procedures, relief applications, evidentiary requirements, and ICE detention is a daunting journey without a professional who knows the map. You need competent, experienced legal counsel to guide you. Our goal is to use our expertise to help you see what is possible and reach your desired outcome with your immigration… Show more Knowles Immigration & Human Rights Defense is a client-centered law firm that focuses exclusively on immigration matters. Maneuvering through the complex web of immigration court procedures, relief applications, evidentiary requirements, and ICE detention is a daunting journey without a professional who knows the map. You need competent, experienced legal counsel to guide you. Our goal is to use our expertise to help you see what is possible and reach your desired outcome with your immigration matters. Contact us to schedule a consultation. Show less

Provide expert legal services to unaccompanied children facing removal proceedings through zealous direct representation as well as pro bono facilitation, including robust consultation, training, and technical assistance to pro bono attorneys who have accepted KIND cases.

Create and direct Akron Law's Immigration & Human Rights Law Clinic and teach Constitutional Criminal Procedure, Asylum & Refugee Law, and Introduction to Immigration Advocacy. Teach law students immigration removal defense practice and the fundamentals of immigration removal defense with a focus on asylum as a form of relief. Students learn immigration court procedure, client interviewing and counseling skills, trial advocacy skills, legal research and writing in the civil, administrative… Show more Create and direct Akron Law's Immigration & Human Rights Law Clinic and teach Constitutional Criminal Procedure, Asylum & Refugee Law, and Introduction to Immigration Advocacy. Teach law students immigration removal defense practice and the fundamentals of immigration removal defense with a focus on asylum as a form of relief. Students learn immigration court procedure, client interviewing and counseling skills, trial advocacy skills, legal research and writing in the civil, administrative context, and the fundamentals of asylum as a basis for relief in removal proceedings. Supervise and guide clinical students as they provide direct representation for detained individuals seeking asylum while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Teach essential asylum case law and advocacy before U.S. Immigration Judges. Show less

Teach upper division law students the fundamentals of immigration removal defense with a focus on asylum as a form of relief. Teach criminal conviction analysis as applicable to determining relief eligibility; Students learn immigration court procedure, client interviewing and counseling skills, trial advocacy skills, legal research and writing in the civil, administrative context, and the fundamentals of asylum as a basis for relief in removal proceedings. Supervise and guide clinical students… Show more Teach upper division law students the fundamentals of immigration removal defense with a focus on asylum as a form of relief. Teach criminal conviction analysis as applicable to determining relief eligibility; Students learn immigration court procedure, client interviewing and counseling skills, trial advocacy skills, legal research and writing in the civil, administrative context, and the fundamentals of asylum as a basis for relief in removal proceedings. Supervise and guide clinical students as they provide direct representation for detained individuals seeking asylum while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Teach essential asylum case law and advocacy before U.S. Immigration Judges. Show less

Oversee all facets of the Immigration Justice Project and seek opportunities to advance our mission and expand the provision of our pro bono legal services. Represent appointed clients before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and USCIS. Supervise all IJP projects, including the Legal Orientation Program, EOIR-appointed representation of mentally incompetent non-citizens under the National Qualified Representation Program, and the IJP Pro Bono… Show more Oversee all facets of the Immigration Justice Project and seek opportunities to advance our mission and expand the provision of our pro bono legal services. Represent appointed clients before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and USCIS. Supervise all IJP projects, including the Legal Orientation Program, EOIR-appointed representation of mentally incompetent non-citizens under the National Qualified Representation Program, and the IJP Pro Bono Representation Program. Hire, train, and supervise IJP staff, interns, and volunteers. Maintain relationships with local stakeholders including service providers and government officials. Fundraise through grant-writing, solicitation of in-kind and direct financial contributions. Manage relationships with funders to ensure the organization's sustainability. Work with the ABA, local and specialty bar associations, and law firms, to recruit, train, and mentor local and national volunteer attorneys and law students in representing clients in removal proceedings. Report to all funders, maintain budgets and compile data. Work in collaboration with an Advisory Board, the ABA Commission on Immigration, the VERA Institute of Justice, and the Executive Office for Immigration Review.The mission of the IJP is to promote due process and access to justice at all levels of the immigration and appellate court system, through the provision of high-quality pro bono legal services for those in immigration proceedings in San Diego. The IJP serves both detained and non-detained individuals, and recruits, trains and mentors volunteer attorneys representing clients. Show less

The Commission is mandated to study and advise the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on areas of concern to women’s lives and needs in San Diego County. Some of these include:Human Care Services; Domestic Violence; Child Care Needs; Education Opportunities; Medical and Health Services; Welfare and Social Services; Elder Care and Fraud; Criminal Justice Policies and Procedures; Legal Services; Employment Opportunities; Sexual Discrimination and Prejudice; Housing; Credit and Loan… Show more The Commission is mandated to study and advise the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on areas of concern to women’s lives and needs in San Diego County. Some of these include:Human Care Services; Domestic Violence; Child Care Needs; Education Opportunities; Medical and Health Services; Welfare and Social Services; Elder Care and Fraud; Criminal Justice Policies and Procedures; Legal Services; Employment Opportunities; Sexual Discrimination and Prejudice; Housing; Credit and Loan Policies;County Programs and Policies Affecting Women;Legislative Issues to Promote Women’s Equal Rights; Show less

Represent clients before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and USCIS. Litigate removal cases at Master, Individual, and Bond hearings. Conduct client consultations at Seattle office and the Northwest Detention Facility. Advise current and potential clients on eligibility for immigration relief including Asylum, Withholding of Removal, Protection under the Convention Against Torture, Cancellation of Removal, 212(c) relief, U-Visa, Adjustment of… Show more Represent clients before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and USCIS. Litigate removal cases at Master, Individual, and Bond hearings. Conduct client consultations at Seattle office and the Northwest Detention Facility. Advise current and potential clients on eligibility for immigration relief including Asylum, Withholding of Removal, Protection under the Convention Against Torture, Cancellation of Removal, 212(c) relief, U-Visa, Adjustment of Status, Prosecutorial Discretion, DACA, and various waivers of inadmissibility. Draft briefs and motions for submission to the immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Show less

Complete applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and work authorization requests. Draft briefs for submission to to the Board of Immigration Appeals. Represent clients before the immigration court, U.S. Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Prepare clients for USCIS interviews and immigration hearings, and translate client asylum declarations.

Performed legal research and drafted proposed orders and legal memoranda for immigration judges. Observed immigration judicial proceedings. Researched criminal conviction analyses, statute comparisons, and deciphered the Immigration and Nationality Act and Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Summarized newly issued Ninth Circuit opinions for circulation among immigration judges.

Screened detainees for immigration relief eligibility and gave legal orientation presentations and workshops in Spanish at CCA detention facility in Otay Mesa. Followed up with individuals regarding their applications for immigration relief and explained ramifications of criminal convictions for non-citizens in removal proceedings. Performed legal research and drafted motions and memoranda for immigration cases. Prepared and submitted monthly data reports to VERA Institute of Justice… Show more Screened detainees for immigration relief eligibility and gave legal orientation presentations and workshops in Spanish at CCA detention facility in Otay Mesa. Followed up with individuals regarding their applications for immigration relief and explained ramifications of criminal convictions for non-citizens in removal proceedings. Performed legal research and drafted motions and memoranda for immigration cases. Prepared and submitted monthly data reports to VERA Institute of Justice. Maintained project database and communicated with clients and their families. Show less

I had the pleasure of serving as President of the Thomas Jefferson Public Interest Law Foundation, my law school's only 501(c)3 non- profit organization. As President, I brought my school and community together for acts of service to the indigent, fundraising, and professional panels to educate the community on public interest issues. I planned a variety of events and fundraisers including monthly volunteer events, a public interest career fair, bi- annual organization mixers, board meetings… Show more I had the pleasure of serving as President of the Thomas Jefferson Public Interest Law Foundation, my law school's only 501(c)3 non- profit organization. As President, I brought my school and community together for acts of service to the indigent, fundraising, and professional panels to educate the community on public interest issues. I planned a variety of events and fundraisers including monthly volunteer events, a public interest career fair, bi- annual organization mixers, board meetings, panel speaker presentations, and an elaborate silent auction, during which we raised $14,000 for scholarships and honored local public interest organizations for their community contributions. I was named Organization President of the Year for 2010-2011. Show less

Conducted client interviews and collaborated with pro bono attorneys in all aspects of cases for detained unaccompanied minors seeking immigration relief, including asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), U-Visas, T-Visas, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Performed legal research and drafted motions and memoranda for asylum and refugee cases involving minors detained in San Diego. Prepared young clients for asylum interviews and hearings. Prepared court filings… Show more Conducted client interviews and collaborated with pro bono attorneys in all aspects of cases for detained unaccompanied minors seeking immigration relief, including asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), U-Visas, T-Visas, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Performed legal research and drafted motions and memoranda for asylum and refugee cases involving minors detained in San Diego. Prepared young clients for asylum interviews and hearings. Prepared court filings. Translated and interpreted client documents and statements in Spanish. Show less

Reviewed, analyzed and translated inmates' claims of innocence. Performed legal research and drafted evaluative memoranda recommending further investigation or rejection of applicants' files.Corresponded with inmates, families, attorneys, and other legal aid organizations via telephone, email and written letters. Assisted in hosting and facilitating bilingual training workshops for international legal professionals.

Planned, designed, and executed effective lessons and conversation-promoting activities. Taught upper-intermediate English grammar, pronunciation, writing, and oral presentation skills.

Kindergarten (Structured English Immersion Class)Taught core curriculum to class comprised of 80% English language learners.