PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOUR
VOLUNTEER WORK AND WHAT THAT
MEANS FOR YOU?
From the moment I established my firm, I knew
volunteering was going to be an integral part of my
practice. I am a firm believer in an attorney’s duty to
ensure “equal access to justice.” Attorneys are guardians
of our constitution and are uniquely positioned to
identify, challenge and redress injustices and to protect
civil liberties. Volunteering allows me to fulfill that
mission. Most of my volunteer work involves providing
representation for the most vulnerable of immigrants –
victims of domestic violence, unaccompanied minors
and asylum seekers. The work is challenging but at the
same time very rewarding.
HOW DO YOU THINK YOUR PERSONAL
BACKGROUND AS AN IMMIGRANT
FROM GUATEMALA BENEFITS YOUR
JOB AS AN IMMIGRATION LAWYER?
Having been through the immigration process
myself, I am able to connect with my clients on a
personal level. It provides them with assurance
that the person handling their case is not only
knowledgeable in the law and capable of advancing
their case, but also understanding of the anxiety and
worries they experience.
Whether I am representing an asylum seeker or a
small business seeking to bring new talent to their
company to increase their competitiveness, my
immigrant story can provide a sense of comfort in
the process.
WHAT ROLE DOES IMMIGRATION
HAVE FOR THIS COUNTRY?
This nation was founded by immigrants and continues to
be the beacon of hope and the torch of entrepreneurism
for the world. Immigrants believe in the dream that
became America and want to be part of it. Immigration
is what continues to propel our nation to the forefront
of research and innovation. We must continue to inform
and inspire with the stories that show that immigrants
make America great!
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