Sharon Brenner has worked in various sectors of immigration law since 2004. She is well-versed in visa matters for artists and creatives, and has spoken on the topic at events including SXSW, Sonar+D, SF Music Tech, Nova Scotia Music Week, c/o pop among others. Her clientele in this area have included renowned musicians, filmmakers, visual artists, chefs, graphic designers, photographers and many more. Sharon also represents clients in business-related immigration matters and has spoken about U.S. immigration options for startups and entrepreneurs such as SXSW, Parisoma (SF), St. Oberholz (Berlin), The Hub (SF), Found.athion (Athens) and more. Her work also includes naturalization and family-based immigration matters. Sharon previously provided domestic and international refugee-based assistance at the IRC and at local immigrant advocacy organizations in New York City. Sharon is a member of the California Bar and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She received her J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law. She holds B.A. degrees in African History and International Relations from the University of California, Davis, and studied at the University of Cape Town in South Africa and New York University’s program in Paris, France.