Karla Gil Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Manage team of paralegals and respective casework in high-volume Immigrant business visa petitions, including Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Researcher, Multinational Manager, National Interest Waiver, PERM, Adjustment of Status, and EAD/AP, while maintaining high NPS score. Conduct reports utilizing BAL’s proprietary immigration case management software, COBALT, to track corporate-client Service Level Agreements as well as sensitive immigration dates for foreign nationals.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

• Experience in high-volume EB-1 & EB-2 Immigrant business visas, including but not limited to:o Drafting and reviewing I-140 petitionso Reviewing Job Summaries, Employment Verification Letters, and Prevailing Wage Determinations for PERM applicationso Reviewing applications for PERM certificationso Writing detailed reference letters and employer support letters for EB-1 (Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Researcher, and Multinational Manager) and EB-2 (NIW) petitionso Responding to Request for Evidence related to IV petitions (e.g., experience as required on the 9089, ability to pay, bona-fide offer of employment, successor-in-interest, medical exams, etc)o Training and indirect management of law clerk(s) and paralegal(s) on IV cases and issues• Experience in high-volume Non-immigrant business visas, including but not limited to:o Drafting and reviewing I-129 petitionso LCA and PAF preparationo Responding to Request for Evidence related to NIV petitions (e.g., specialty occupation, beneficiary qualifications, AC-21, maintenance of status, managerial/specialized knowledge, etc)o Preparation and submission of I-94 corrections for foreign nationals to extend their stay in the U.S.o Drafting National Interest Exceptiono Preparation of Corporate Blanket L petitions/amendments, including gathering of corporate documents from specified foreign affiliates• Other activities include but are not limited to: o Leading weekly calls with corporate clients to address program, government, and case updateso Leading meetings/consultations with foreign nationals o Conducting reports utilizing BAL’s proprietary immigration case management software, COBALT, to track corporate-client Service Level Agreements as well as important immigration dates for foreign nationalso Conducting assessments detailing the foreign national’s eligibility for various IV & NIV visa classifications (EB-1, EB-2, H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, F-1 etc)

• Draft responses to Requests for Evidence issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, outlining the foreign national’s eligibility for visa classification (e.g., H-1B, L-1A, and L-1B)• Communicate & coordinate with clients and foreign nationals to obtain, analyze, and incorporate case documents into immigration filings• Translate Spanish documents for attorneys and interpret for Spanish speaking foreign nationals

• Served as first-chair in an individual “merits” court hearing on an asylum case• Drafted briefs, motions, waivers, and appeals to represent clients before Immigration Court(s), Board of Immigration Appeals, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

• Drafted pre-trial motions, interrogatories, requests for production, and deposition questions in federal civil rights lawsuit against the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction• Assisted survivors of human trafficking with other legal issues such as divorce, protective orders, child custody/support, housing/evictions, social security benefits, warrant blocks, and immigration issues

• Interviewed prospective journal members• Managed a team of second and third year law student journal editors• Assigned and reviewed journal work

• Assisted Law School Admission Office with recruitment efforts

• Worked primarily on family-based immigration and removal defense cases• Conducted legal research and analysis to determine the immigration consequences and relief available to individuals who entered without inspection, overstayed visas, committed a crime of moral turpitude, falsely misrepresented themselves, and other immigration offenses• Translated Spanish to English, and vice versa, for attorneys and clients• Assisted in client intake interview and consultations• Attended U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Interviews

Cleveland, Oh

• Analyzed how the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Export Control laws, and other areas of law significant in higher education affect CWRU• Researched emerging and changing legal issues and draft whitepapers (1) explaining how CWRU may be affected, and (2) advising the approach the CWRU should take to plan and/or respond• Reviewed complex written documents (e.g., university policies, contracts, etc.) to draw inferences between them and respective legal authorities• Reviewed statutes and regulations to incorporate in CWRU policies

• Drafted and edited briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and legislation• Conducted and processed indigent burial applications, claims, and collection matters• Performed legal research on applicable local, state, and federal law affecting the City of Akron

• Established satellite office on the Texas-Mexico border to better reach foster children located near the Texas-Mexico border• Provided assistance and support to foster families so that they remain in compliance with DFPS Minimum Standards and Pathways’ Policies and Procedures• Attended court hearings and permanency planning meetings and shared information with the child's legal representative(s) and Treatment Team• Conducted and documented monthly and quarterly visits to all assigned foster/adopt homes• Monitored foster/adopt homes and services provided to children through monthly contacts• Provided training during quarterly visits to all assigned foster/adopt homes• Assessed and ensured the child’s well-being and safety on an ongoing basis• Planned, implemented, and reviewed behavioral interventions• Created and ensured compliance with Action/Safety Plans• Ensured that all educational services are provided to the child and linked assessments and plans to meet the child's educational needs in the public school setting• Arranged and conducted various recruitment activities for foster-adopt-kinship parents/support providers • Provided application materials and assistance to prospective foster parents• Facilitated training to prospective foster parents/support providers• Interviewed prospective foster parents to conduct a home study for licensing purposes

Austin, Texas Area

• Prepared files, court notices, and bills• Observed courtroom proceedings• Called clients and updated them on their case• Organized discovery work to secure evidence for trial• Translated documents and interpreted for lawyers when needed• Copied and filed case documents• Ran files to courthouse• Drafted correspondence and legal documents

Austin, Texas Area

• Created & executed a bilingual training program for small claims court • Assisted with weekly intake of wage claim cases and other employment violations• Negotiated with employers who violate workers’ rights• Support workers at court by advocating and translating for them• Drafted and sent demand letters, calculations, and other work related documents• Informed Latina/o immigrant workers of their rights• Assisted in planning and carrying out public pressure campaigns to protect workers’ rights• Helped coordinate weekly clinics to address issues of workplace abuse faced by low-wage workers•Planned and executed a new training program within the legal department for small claims court hearings

• Assisted the office will bill research, reading, and analysis• Held meetings with constituents, lobbyists, and organizations on policy issues• Created Bill Books • Helped the office research specific aspects of our bills• Researched relevant articles and distributed them to the office staff• Managed scheduling and invitations.

• Greeted, assisted and directed guests, workers, visitors & the general public• Provided office support services so as to make sure efficiency

• Researched the intersection of family & culture in adolescent development• Conducted surveys in English or Spanish• Measured participant’s health indicators (blood pressure, heart rate, and height)• Took hair samples in order to measure cortisol levels that indicated stress

• Led a class of third-graders through recess, lunch, homework, and dismissal• Positively reinforced and empowered kids through leadership duties• Earned 1st place in homework completion by tutoring & reinforcing school material

Juris Doctor

Activities and Societies: Managing Editor for the Canada-United States Law Journal, Vattel International Law Scholar, Women’s Law.

Bachelor Of Social Work; Minor: Government, Human Rights & Social Justice Certificate, Graduated

Activities and Societies: University of Texas Longhorn Band, University of Texas Mariachi, Beta Gamma Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma

Education record

Activities and Societies: DRHS Mighty Ram Band- President, Head Drum Major, Section leader, DRHS Mariachi, DRHS Jazz Ensemble, National.