Jasser Awad Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas Area

San Antonio, Texas Area

Collaborative Transformations mission and purpose is to facilitate conflict transformation and positive peace in communities beset by conflict through peace education programs in sub-Saharan, south Asian and Middle Eastern and North African communities. A key goal is to foster and implement poverty alleviation programs for the relief of the poor in conflict and post-conflict environments in sub-Saharan, south Asian and Middle Eastern and North African communities.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Supervise pro-bono program, in San Antonio and Laredo directed at providing legal assistance to individuals who qualify for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Perform and review intakes to identify eligible individuals for DACA. Gather and review documents or evidence relevant to eligibility of DACA. Prepare applications and forms for submission. Consult with qualifying individuals regarding the submission and approval process, which includes responding to Requests for Evidence… Show more Supervise pro-bono program, in San Antonio and Laredo directed at providing legal assistance to individuals who qualify for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Perform and review intakes to identify eligible individuals for DACA. Gather and review documents or evidence relevant to eligibility of DACA. Prepare applications and forms for submission. Consult with qualifying individuals regarding the submission and approval process, which includes responding to Requests for Evidence. Present to community organizations and local schools information on DACA. Assist with the planning and implementation of DACA events in Laredo, Texas. Show less

San Antonio, Texas Area

Research and interpret Federal laws, regulations, cases and administrative decisions to draft memorandum regarding business immigration and family immigration matters such as: investor visas, employment based immigration petitions, citizenship, naturalization and temporary employment petitions. Work with counsel in litigation preparation for cancellation of removal cases by providing necessary research and organizing and analyzing evidence material. Researched and prepared presentation on I-9… Show more Research and interpret Federal laws, regulations, cases and administrative decisions to draft memorandum regarding business immigration and family immigration matters such as: investor visas, employment based immigration petitions, citizenship, naturalization and temporary employment petitions. Work with counsel in litigation preparation for cancellation of removal cases by providing necessary research and organizing and analyzing evidence material. Researched and prepared presentation on I-9 and E-verify for lead attorney. Prepare temporary worker visas, which consists of filing the labor condition application, completing the application and compiling supporting evidence for the beneficiary. Show less

San Antonio, Texas Area

As a student attorney I work with other students, under the supervision of licensed attorneys, with clients who are assigned to us. Our clients are the under-represented population in the San Antonio community and surrounding areas. We perform the majority of tasks and duties as an attorney practicing in the immigration field would perform. The only exception is that our work must be cleared and approved by our supervising attorneys.

Austin, Texas Area

Authored memorandum clarifying venue for depositions when a state agency is a party in a lawsuit. Drafted administrative rules on mixed martial arts and combat sports. Researched state laws and federal regulations on dog and cat breeders; worked with the enforcement division in the agency to develop methods of implementation of the legislation.

Austin, Texas Area

Tracked proposed state legislation that affected agriculture communities in the District, and as the Representative’s liaison, monitored and researched proposed state legislation that affected defense and veterans affairs. Attended committee hearings and policy meetings for the Texas House Defense and Veterans Affairs committee; summarized proposed state legislation for each legislative session. Arranged and maintained Representative’s calendar. Managed and supervised the district office’s… Show more Tracked proposed state legislation that affected agriculture communities in the District, and as the Representative’s liaison, monitored and researched proposed state legislation that affected defense and veterans affairs. Attended committee hearings and policy meetings for the Texas House Defense and Veterans Affairs committee; summarized proposed state legislation for each legislative session. Arranged and maintained Representative’s calendar. Managed and supervised the district office’s administrative duties and constituent services; consisting of meeting with officials in the district, investigating constituent issues and supervising legislative interns in the office. Show less

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Master’S Degree, International Relations, Distinguished Graduate

Activities and Societies: International Relations Society, Treasurer Concentration: Conflict Resolution, Political Geography and Middle.

Ba, Political Science