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Vania Stefanova is the head of the Immigration Litigation Division at Herman Legal Group, providing services in removal/deportation defense and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals. An immigrant from Bulgaria, Vania has over 20 years of experience in immigration law. Throughout her successful career, she has handled matters in all areas of immigration law. From family-based immigration such as relative and fiancé petitions – to business/employment and investment immigration (e.g. E, L, R visas, EB1/2 immigrant petitions) – to naturalization, Vania works tirelessly to give our clients the best advice and outcomes possible.

Ms. Svetlana Schreiber was born in Romania. She came to the US when she was 12 years old and spent the next decade in New Jersey where she obtained her BA in comparative literature from Douglas College, New Brunswick, NJ in 1973 (where she was president of her class for two years).. She was admitted to a PhD program at Rutgers University which she commenced in 1973, but then marriage caused her to move to Ohio where she completed a MA degree in the same subject at Kent State University, where among other things, she taught a course in Romanian.. She attended John Marshall Law School at Cleveland State University and received a JDL in 1981. She has been in private practice since that time, specializing in domestic relations, personal injury, worker compensation and social security cases. The firm also handles Constitutional work, specifically First Amendament litigation, discrimination, police and government misconduct and major criminal cases.. Since 1990, Ms. Schreiber has become the primary attorney for the extensive Romanian community, being one of the few lawyers in the country to speak Romanian fluently. As a result of her involvement with the Romanian community she expanded her practice to include immigration law.. She is a member of AILA (Association of Immigration Lawyers), of its Ohio Chapter, of the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, the Cuyahoga County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association where she is also admitted to practice.. An article in the New York Times describing the plight of Romanian stowaways who were incarcerated in Elizabeth New Jersey, drew her attention and caused her to organize a multi state effort to bring legal help to these asylum seekers. She was fortunate to elicit the help of Bishop Nathaniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church and of Armand Scala of the Romanian American organization known as CORA and throughout 1985 -1986, she devoted much of her time, pro bono, to successfully litigate on behalf of these young men and women. She subsequently became a member of CORA (Congress of Romanian Americans). She is currently the acting Chairperson of the Cleveland Chapter of the Romanian American Chamber of Commerce.. She is married and resides in Cleveland Hts., Ohio and has two grown sons both living in New York City. Since 1986 Ms. Schreiber was heavily involved with the ClevelandPublic Theatre where she sat on the Board of Directors for fourteen years. The recent addition of grandson Tobias has enriched her life immeasurably.

Lila Dawud Raslan is an accomplished attorney who focuses her practice on family law and complex civil litigation. Since joining Raslan Pla & Company, LLC, and its predecessor in 2001, she has developed a strong reputation for her formidable legal prowess and dedication to her clients. Licensed to practice in all courts across Ohio, Lila brings a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape to her work. In addition to family law and civil litigation, she has significant experience in a broad range of immigration matters, including student and labor visas, the transfer of executive and managerial personnel, and navigating deportation and removal proceedings. This combination of skills enables Lila to effectively support her clients through various legal challenges. Lila is actively involved in the legal community as a member of both the Ohio State Bar Association and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, showcasing her commitment to continued professional growth and community engagement.

Jessica Larson joined Okuh & Ibara-Cech Law, LLC as Of Counsel in September 2023. Prior to joining Okuh & Ibara-Cech Law, LLC, Jessica was Of Counsel at MJB Immigration and a partner at Benos & Larson, LLC. Jessica has been in private practice, focusing exclusively on immigration law, since 2012.. Jessica’s practice focuses on removal defense, asylum, family-based immigration, naturalization, and related appeals. Jessica has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2020 and was selected as an Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2017 through 2022. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and serves as the chair of the AILA Ohio Chapter’s EOIR Liaison Committee.

I travel extensively and have lived in India, Egypt, Bangladesh, Italy.  These world experiences have givem me a unique perspective while working with people of different cultures and nationalities.

Fabiola Cini, a Partner at Margaret W. Wong & Associates, LLC, received her Law Degree from The University of Tirana Law School in Tirana, Albania in 1997, and her Master of Laws Degree from the Magistrates’ School in Tirana in 2000- the first school of its kind in Albania founded with the support of the European Union. She served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Court of First Instance in Tirana, Albania from 1998-1999 and was thereafter appointed as a judge for the Fier Court of First Instance in Albania where she worked for about three years handling both criminal and civil matters. While attending the Magistrates’ School and working as a Judge in Albania, Mrs. Cini completed several training courses offered by various organizations in Europe such as the European Council of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France; Judicial institutions in Stuttgart, Germany; Zurich, Switzerland; the Legionowo Academy in Poland and the Superior International Institute of Criminal Sciences in Syracuse, Italy with focus on Human Rights, judicial system and fighting against organized crimes. In addition, she participated in professional enhancement programs and obtained certifications in the field of International Secured Transactions, International Public and Trade Law.Mrs. Cini joined the firm and became part of our litigation team in 2005. Having completed an LL.M law degree at the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 2013, she passed the Ohio Bar in 2014, and joined the firm as an associate attorney. Long familiar with Fabiola Cini’s excellence, the firm was pleased to invite her to shareholder status in 2016. Mrs. Cini represents clients in a variety of immigration cases including but not limited to litigation in Federal District Courts, Courts of Appeals, Board of Immigration Appeals, Immigration Courts, Department of State and USCIS offices throughout the country . She is also part of the office management.. Mrs. Cini has served as Treasurer for AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) Ohio Chapter Executive Committee and as Ohio Chapter AILA asylum liaison.. She has earned Avvo Client’s Choice Award multiple times and has been included in the 2025 and 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for her expertise in Immigration Law (top 5% of legal practitioners in private practice throughout the United States). She has also been listed in the Lawyers of Distinction Directory 2025 as a Featured Lawyer.. Classes & Seminars• Adjunct Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law teaching Immigration Law. Languages• English• Albanian. Professional Associations• Member of American Immigration Lawyer Association since 2016• State of Ohio Bar, May 2014. EducationCleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, OhioLL.M. – 05/2013School of Magistrates, Tirana, Albania, Master of Laws (Magistrate [Judge])2000University of Tirana School of LawLaw Degree – 1997Various training seminars and certificationsInternational Secured Transactions, International Public and Trade LawOther certifications and professional trainings 1999-2002. Bar Admissions• U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, 2023 (with jurisdiction over federal appeals arising from the states of Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee)• U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 2020 (with jurisdiction over Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and the Virgin Islands)• U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2020 (jurisdiction over federal cases originating in the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia)• U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2020• Ohio Bar, 2014• Pro Hac Vice admission in other District Courts

Erin James is a lawyer from Cleveland, Ohio. While attending Case Western Reserve School of law, Erin served as an Executive Editor of the Journal of Law Technology and the Internet and completed an internship in Uganda. She is a graduate of Cleveland State University with a BA in International Relations. Erin then acquired a Master’s in International Relations from Webster University where she studied in five countries including Switzerland and China. Erin has a passion for serving the immigrant community.

Bassel M. Abdallah is a strong believer that every immigrant to the United States deserves the opportunity to start a new life. His first-hand experience with the U.S. immigration process and extensive legal background make him uniquely qualified to help those in need realize their American dream.. Mr. Abdallah’s experience in the legal world began in his childhood. For many years, he watched his father and older brother practice law in Beirut, Lebanon. It was here that Mr. Abdallah decided to pursue a career in law. Mr. Abdallah graduated first in his class from Lebanese University- Filière Francophone de Droit, with a Bachelor of Laws and was admitted into practice in Lebanon. He furthered his legal education at Paris II Panthéon-Assas University in Paris, France, earning an LLM in Business Law. Intent on furthering his legal education, Mr. Abdallah immigrated to the United States, which piqued his interest in immigration law. He attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, graduating with honors with a Master of Laws in U.S. and Global Legal Studies.