Immigration Attorney focused on asylum and other forms of relief for Latino members of the LGBTQ community, with priority given to those who are currently detained.

Represented clients in Dependency Court under the supervision of Janet Gwilym.Interviewed clients in Spanish, wrote motions and briefs tailored to each client's situation and goals, conducted legal research and prepared applications for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), asylum and T-visas.Prepared all filings for dependency and parenting plan proceedings.Successfully obtained SIJS findings for two child clients.Authored novel legal theories for asylum seekers whose previous theory of domestic violence was weakened by Matter of A-B-.

Handled cases for child clients in dependency proceedings. Interviewed clients, kept child clients informed of case status and prepared child clients for court appearances. Filed dependency court motions according to clients’ direction and goals.Kept detailed case-specific time records of all clinic activity.

Assisted clients with applications, denials, and over-payments related to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).Authored briefs for hearings before Administrative Law Judge.Wrote brief for Appeals Council that resulted in client being approved for SSDI on a listing.

Answered 2-1-1 calls in both English and Spanish, problem-solved to assist callers in accessing resources for tangible needs. Coordinated referrals from 2-1-1 to civil legal aid programs within King County. Generated reports on legal referrals made. Conducted training in legal issue-spotting and how to provide referrals effectively without giving legal advice.

Helped people to quit tobacco, using cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, as well as proven medications.

Taught swimming lessons from parent-toddler up through adult.