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I am very proud of our work at ILG and of our firm's approval ratings.  I enjoy getting to know our clients from all around the world.  In my spare time, I enjoy being with my family, reading, gardening and travel.

I am privileged to serve the United States at the Department of Justice as a trial attorney.  My home office is the Civil Division, Office of Immigration Litigation, Appellate Section ("OIL").  I also completed a year-long detail at the Commercial Litigation Branch's National Courts Section, where I handled a variety of trial and appellate matters relating to commercial disputes, often with tens of millions of dollars in controversy.. Other hats I wear at the DOJ include serving as a recruiter and a "DOJ Ambassador" to law schools (please reach out if you have questions on positions for students or experienced attorneys), and serving as an instructor at seminars and courses presented by and in conjunction with OIL and the DOJ's Office of Legal Education.. I am licensed to practice in Illinois and many federal courts.. While I am happy to talk to anyone, I especially invite law students interested in internship / externship opportunities and new attorney hiring, as well as experienced attorneys looking to join DOJ, to contact me.  To avoid spam my email address is not listed here, but you can find it by searching for me on the "DOJ Ambassadors" webpage.

I am dedicated to helping individuals from all over the world in a variety of immigration law contexts, including family-based reunification, asylum, deportation defense, citizenship acquistion, and visas for victims of crimes.  I pride myself on detail-oriented analysis and advocacy and on representing clients honestly and with great sensitivity.

I am an immigration attorney specializing in extraordinary ability green cards and marriage-based green cards. I handle green cards and visas in the following categories: EB-1A, O-1, EB-2 NIW, E-2, L-1, IR-1, CR-1, and K-1 Fiancé visas.. My firm, Shaffer Immigration Law PLLC is 100% devoted to US immigration law. My Washington, DC-based practice intentionally keeps client numbers low to ensure every individual receives the attention they deserve. Providing clients with direct access to their attorney is what sets my firm apart. Working with Shaffer Immigration Law PLLC provides peace of mind that your case is handled by a professional who lives and breathes US immigration law.

I am a solo practitioner, thus I am doing the work on your case; not some paralegal. I also do the majority of my cases on a flat-fee basis.

I am a human rights advocate and immigration attorney.. I am the co-founder of Alight Legal PLLC (formerly Kayi & Wilkes PLLC) where we represent individuals in a variety of immigration matters including asylum and other forms of humanitarian relief, family-based immigration, employment and student matters, and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals and Circuit Courts.

I am a human rights activist turned attorney.. My firm represents people escaping persecution, victims of crime and violence, families trying to reunite or trying to keep their family together, and we also assist businesses and professionals achieve their immigration goals.. I am compassionate with my clients, but aggressive with the law while seeking innovative solutions and pushing boundaries in order to provide more protection and opportunities for my clients.

Growing up in a bilingual household with a parent who immigrated from Colombia provided me with a deep appreciation for the opportunity to pursue the American dream. My personal connection to immigration has fueled my passion for zealous advocacy and desire to provide compassionate representation. I strive to empower my clients by demistifying complexities in the law and work arduously in order to obtain solutions for their legal problems.

George Ganey is a partner at Ganey Law Group.  He is a passionate advocate for his clients, and has significant experience advising individuals and businesses on all types of immigration matters, including investment-based immigration, waivers of inadmissibility, family and employment-based visa petitions, and asylum.  George designs creative and effective legal strategies for his clients, and is deeply committed to helping each client achieve his or her goals.

Experienced immigration attorney who finds solutions for businesses in a broad spectrum of industries.  Helps families with permanent residency (green card) and naturalization.

Elliott C. Lichtman is a well-respected attorney with decades of experience in immigration law. His practice is wide-ranging covering employment-based and family-sponsored immigration as well as other discrete areas of immigration law. He strives to provide high-quality and personal service to each of his clients who include individuals, families, nonprofit organizations, and large corporations.. As a leading expert in business immigration, Mr. Lichtman has published extensively on issues related to H-1B and L-1 visas, labor certifications, and other topics. He has also taught and presented on immigration law in many contexts. Additionally, Mr. Lichtman has served in leadership positions in the American Immigration Lawyers Association ("AILA") including the Chair, Co-Chair, or Member of the following bodies: Administrative Regulations and Policy Committee, Committee on H-1 Visas, Task Force on Consular Review, Business Immigration, Liaison Committee with the U.S. Department of Labor, and Liaison Committee with INS. He was also a Member of the Continuing Legal Education Committee of the D.C. Bar.. Education. Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1964Yale University, B.A., magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, 1961Bar Admissions. District of ColumbiaMississippi (inactive)Supreme Court of the United StatesNumerous federal courtsPrior Professional Experience. Private practice of law, 1968 to the presentLawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights under Law, Jackson, Mississippi, Staff attorney, 1967-68National Labor Relations Board, Appellate Court Branch, 1964-67Teaching. Jointly presented annual six week DC bar immigration law course, 1991-2002Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC, Adjunct Professor, 1974-76Selected Publications. “Understanding the H-1B Visa,” Lexis Practice Note, Lexis Nexis (co-authored with Lilah Rosenblum in 2016)AILA’s Guide to PERM Labor Certification, Associate Editor, American Immigration Lawyers Association (2011)The David Stanton Manual on Labor Certification, Associate Editor, American Immigration Lawyers Association (4th Ed. 2008 and 3rd Ed. 2005)"United States Immigration Law—Visa Requirements for Foreign Investors and Business Personnel," with J. Kranyak, Manual of Foreign Investment in the United States, Third Ed., Thomson/West (2004) and Supplement (2006 & 2007) with L. Rosenblum"Myths and Realities of H-1Bs" with A. Chehrazi, D. Grunblatt, R.Oh, M. Patrick, B. Chesam, N. Dornbaum, C. Lenz-Calvo, 2004-05 Immigration & Nationality Handbook, Vo. 2, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Elizabeth “Liz” Carlson has experience in both humanitarian and business immigration matters. She focuses her practice on asylum and other forms of humanitarian relief, waivers of inadmissibility, immigration consequences of criminal convictions, family based immigration, and naturalization. Liz represents clients facing deportation from the United States before the U.S. immigration courts and assists individuals seeking appellate review before the Board of Immigration Appeals and federal courts. Her advocacy skills are particularly suited to representing foreign nationals who seek lawful permanent residency based on their qualifications which benefit the national interest of the United States. She also assists individuals of extraordinary ability in applying for permanent status in the United States.. Liz’s breadth of knowledge in her particular expertise and her steady resolve are especially helpful to clients with complex matters, including those facing immigration consequences of criminal convictions and those who have suffered persecution in their home countries. Her sensitivity toward clients seeking asylum, especially those from the LGBT community, empowers them to work closely with her to achieve their goals of obtaining protection and permanent status in the United States.

Dree K. Collopy is a partner of Benach Collopy LLP.  As an experienced advocate, Dree devotes her practice to defending and representing individuals in removal proceedings, asylum matters, federal court litigation, VAWA and U visa petitions, waivers of inadmissibility, family and employment-based visa petitions, and complex adjustment of status and naturalization applications.  She develops thorough and creative legal strategies, provides impeccable and compassionate client service, and is steadfast in fighting for her clients’ rights.  Dree’s genuine passion and dedication to her work stems from her deep respect and appreciation for those who dare to dream the American dream.. In 2014, Dree was awarded one of the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s highest honors, the Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award for her outstanding contributions made in the field of immigration and nationality law.. Dree has authored several articles and frequently lectures on cutting edge immigration issues.  A recognized asylum expert, Dree serves as Chair of the AILA National Asylum and Refugee Liaison Committee and is the author of the forthcoming edition of AILA’s Asylum Primer, the “go-to” manual for practical, interpretive guidance on the entire asylum process.  In her capacity as Chair of the AILA National Asylum and Refugee Liaison Committee, Dree builds relationships and works cooperatively with government officials to maintain the integrity of our immigration system, ensure that our laws are implemented with accuracy and fairness, and secure justice and equality for non-citizens.. Dree is deeply committed to the pro bono representation of indigent clients and securing their access to counsel. She mentors pro bono attorneys, develops case materials and strategies for the representation of detained women and children refugees, and serves on working groups developing nation-wide policy advocacy and litigation strategies on behalf of refugees.  Dree also co-directs the Immigration Litigation Clinic at The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, where she is a member of the adjunct faculty and supervises law students representing indigent clients in removal proceedings before the U.S. Immigration Courts.. Dree joined Benach Collopy from the litigation practice of Maggio + Kattar, where she was a Senior Attorney.  She earned her J.D. and Certificate in Law and Public Policy at The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish at Grinnell College.  Dree is fluent in Spanish.

Danielle Beach utilizes her 26 years of experience in immigration law to help individuals immigrate to the United States for humanitarian reasons. Born in Brussels, Belgium, Ms. Beach has lived in England, Belgium, Italy and Ivory Coast and has traveled extensively to many countries.  Ms. Beach advocates for clients from around the world who seek freedom from torture in their country, or who are victims of domestic violence and trafficking.  She has facilitated and litigated for family reunification and promoted employment for professionals, creating jobs for the economy.   She has worked with numerous expert witnesses who have testified on her cases for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), forced marriage, illegal organ transplants, female genital mutilation, and political country experts for various countries all over the world.. Ms. Beach is President and Managing Partner at Beach-Oswald Immigration Law Associates. She represents clients who suffer persecution and abuse in their native countries and focuses on helping them obtain a better quality of life in the United States. Ms. Beach actively advocates for her clients and assists them as they integrate into United States culture. She has also represented her clients at U.S. Consulates in Romania, China, Canada, Mexico, and several African countries. With her extensive experience in family-based and employment-based immigration law Ms. Beach not only assists her clients in obtaining a better standard of living in the United States, she also helps employers obtain professional visas and petition for family members.  She also handles many complex naturalization issues.. Ms. Beach has unique expertise representing clients in immigration matters pending before the Federal District Courts, Circuit Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals and Immigration Courts. She has won over 900 humanitarian cases in the United States.

Cameron comes from a long line of immigrants on both sides of his family, fostering a respect and admiration for individuals who leave behind their home countries for life in the U.S. He has experience and expertise working with clients from a variety of backgrounds and professions, including: scientists, engineers, doctors, athletes, models, and business executives.. As a member of the LGBTQ community he also has particular sensitivity and experience with same-sex couples and LGBTQ asylum seekers.. Outside of the practice of law he enjoys spending time with his husband and their dog, as well as yoga, hiking, and cooking.

Bruce I Yamashita, ESQ. Mr. Yamashita is the principal of the Law Office of Bruce I. Yamashita, PLLC, and practices Immigration & Nationality Law.  Born and raised in Hawaii, he came to Washington D.C. to complete a joint degree program: master’s in international affairs from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, and a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Before that, during college at the University of Hawaii, he spent a year abroad at International Christian University (ICU) in Japan.  After graduating from college, he returned to Tokyo for an additional four years where he had a variety of experiences:  teaching English, working at an import/export company; serving as the chief editor for a community newspaper; and working as a disc jockey for a national radio station. Mr. Yamashita is also a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.. An experienced litigator, Mr. Yamashita represented indigent criminal defendants for 20 years at D.C. Superior Court.  Every four years, a committee of judges selected him to be a part of the U.S. Panel, an association of dedicated attorneys certified to represent indigent defendants. From misdemeanors to felonies, he was committed to protecting the constitution: the right of all to a fair and speedy trial.  Moreover, as many of his clients were non-citizens, he worked diligently to avoid or reduce any potential immigration consequences due to their contact with the criminal justice system. His priority: competent and compassionate representation. Mr. Yamashita now focuses solely on Immigration and Nationality law.. Mr. Yamashita is licensed in Hawaii and the District of Columbia.  He is a member of the D.C. Superior Court Trial Lawyers Association, National Institute of Trial Advocacy, American Immigration Lawyers Association, and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. He is the recipient of the Japanese American Citizens League Civil Rights Award, and the Georgetown University Law Center Asian Pacific American Students Association Alumnus of the Year Award.  More recently, in 2014, he received the Trailblazer Award from the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. He has been the subject of a PBS Hawaii documentary, A Most Unlikely Hero. His book, Fighting Tradition: A Marine’s Journey to Justice, is published by the University of Hawaii Press.  In his free time, he enjoys weightlifting, power walking, travel and mindfulness meditation.

Brad brings over a decade of experience to the practice of law. He represents and advises clients in consumer immigration matters. Upon graduating from Washington and Lee University School of Law, he served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Michael P. McWeeny and the Honorable Lorraine Nordlund of the Fairfax County Circuit Court. After clerking, Brad was a trial attorney with the Office of the Public Defender. In that role he represented clients Virginia trial courts, the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Virginia Supreme Court.. In 2012, Brad left the Public Defender’s Office to become a founding partner in the firm of Henson Pachuta & Kammerman, PLLC. In that role, he focused his attention on immigration law, representing clients in removal defense, family immigration petitions, asylum, special immigrant juvenile status petitions, and consular processing.. Brad founded Henson Immigration Law, PLLC in 2022 to focus his practice on representing clients with family based adjustment of status, consular processing, and citizenship applications. He also advises criminal defense attorneys whose clients have concerns about the effect their criminal case will have on their immigration status.

Bijoux Ngwanda’s unique vision and personal experiences led to the birth of Bijoux Ngwanda Law Office, PPLC, a full-service Immigration Law firm, providing services in Family Immigration, Large and Small Business Employment Visas, Sports Visas, Investor Visas, and Deportation Defense.. As an immigrant, Bijoux had firsthand experience with the complexities and challenges navigating the U.S. Immigration system. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country ripped by civil war and political instability for the last decade, Bijoux and her family migrated to the U.S. for better opportunities. Bijoux understands that determination and endurance are essential in pursuing one’s passion in making it a reality.Her determination and endurance sets her apart from other lawyers and her life experience and unique insight into the US immigration system serves to assist others seeking legal assistance to do the same.. Bijoux’s background naturally influenced her passion to advocate for people whose voices needed to be heard. This passion led her to pursue her career in law. During law school, Bijoux worked at the Jacksonville Legal Aid Society where she helped Refugees, Parolees and Asylees with their immigration needs. This deep experience and volume of work exposed her to the complex legal procedures of the US immigration system.. After completing law school, Bijoux worked in Corporate America handling Contract disputes and working with other lawyers on various contract litigation preparation. After over 4 years in the corporate world and feeling unfulfilled, Bijoux decided to return to what she loved and is passionate about: helping people.. Bijoux moved to the DMV area to pursue her passion and start her own private practice in Immigration Law.Being fluent in numerous languages including English, French, Lingala, Kikongo as well as intermediate language skills in German and Swahili enables Bijoux to effectively communicate with so many people.Bijoux has travelled the world and has been exposed to different cultural experiences. Her love for travelling and her ability to speak multiple languages has helped her to connect with and understand clients on a much deeper cultural level.. Bijoux is licensed in the State of Kentucky, the District Of Columbia, the United States District and Banckrupcy Courts for the District of Columbia and the United States Disctrict Court for the District of Maryland.

Attorney Sarah B. Pitney was admitted to the Florida Bar in April of 2016, after graduating as one of the top 5 members of her class from the Florida International University College of Law. She is an associate attorney for Benach Collopy, LLP, a private immigration law firm in downtown Washington, D.C. Her practice focuses on family-based immigration, asyolum, removal defense, and LGBTQ+ immigration issues.. Admissions:Florida Bar - 2016U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida - 2016District of Columbia Bar - 2017. Education:Bachelor of Arts - American University - 2010Juris Doctor - Florida International University - 2015. Membership:American Immigration Lawyers Association - 2016Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division - 2016. Awards:FIU Carlos A. Costa Immigration and Human Rights Clinic award for outstanding service in the field of immigration law - 2016

Attorney Claudine E. Harrison obtained her law degree from the University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law, and her undergraduate degree from Spelman College. She is a member of the D.C. Bar, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (A.I.L.A.), and the American Bar Association (A.B.A.). As an immigrant herself, Ms. Harrison knows first-hand how difficult the immigration process can be. She is committed to helping immigrants, especially women who have suffered domestic violence, those who have made mistakes for which there are immigration consequences, and those fleeing persecution. To that end, Ms. Harrison has provided pro bono legal representation to low income immigrants through Catholic Charities, D.C. For the past three years, she has regularly volunteered with Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights (C.A.I.R.) Coalition at the I.C.E. Detention Center in Virginia. While in law school, Ms. Harrison participated in the Law Students in Court program, representing low-income D.C. residents in Landlord-Tenant Court.. Ms. Harrison provides personalized service, with straightforward advice and innovative legal strategies to ensure the best possible outcome for her clients. She is committed to the highest standards of service and ethics.. ** Authorized to practice Immigration and Naturalization Law in all 50 states and U.S. territories pursuant to 8 U.S.C. . Admitted only to the D.C. Bar.

Anna has practiced immigration, refugee and human rights law for close to three decades in the United States, Central America and Europe. Her experience includes private practice, legal advocacy in the nonprofit sector and several years in academia. Anna represents individuals in matters before the U.S. immigration agencies, immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals and the federal courts. She also represents businesses charged by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel for violations of employment eligibility requirements (I-9 violations) under the Immigration and Nationality Act.. As a result of her diverse background, Anna is adept at devising creative and effective strategies on behalf of her clients facing particularly complex issues. She is known for her ability to obtain positive results in seemingly unwinnable matters. Anna is a fierce advocate for her clients and is particularly sensitive to those clients who have faced significant injustices in their lives.. Anna is a frequent speaker at national and international immigration conferences and is the author of several publications, including Thomson West's Immigration Law Treatise 2d and the American Immigration Lawyers Association book on Private Bills and Pardons in Immigration. She also publishes regular articles on removal defense, immigration trial court practice, naturalization and ethics. Anna has been named as a Best Laywer and Super Lawyer in her field during the past several years.

An avid triathlete having completed triathlons in all distances, including finishing Ironman Hawaii in 2005

After more than 15 years advocating and fighting for foreign nationals with full-service contracts, Lynn Garfinkel, has restructured her practice to serve more clients. She is now consulting, on an hourly basis, as needed to guide clients that are working on their own cases. Ms. Garfinkel will review forms, discuss and suggest evidence, and provide tips and guidance on immigration cases. She has experience with temporary and permanent visas (green cards), family and work/employment  based petitions, naturalization issues, waivers, asylum, and deportation defense (also called removal proceedings or immigration court). Ms. Garfinkel has also successfully represents foreign national survivors of abuse petitioning for benefits under the Violence Against Women Act clients and to obtain religious, political, and gender-based asylum for nearly a decade. Ms. Garfinkel has also been helping. Finally, Ms. Garfinkel also successfully represents foreign national survivors of abuse petitioning for benefits under the Violence Against Women Act.. For three years, Garfinkel served as Chair of the Asylum Office Liaison Committee for the American Immigration Lawyers Association, DC Chapter. She is also a member of the Maryland and District of Columbia bars. She previously served as the Vice Chair of the AILA Washington Immigration Court Liaison Committee. Ms. Garfinkel has engaged in volunteer human rights advocacy work for Amnesty International's Mid-Atlantic Regional Office. For five years, she served as the Representative to the Special Initiatives Grant Committee.. Previously, Ms. Garfinkel completed her undergraduate studies at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. Having studied abroad in France and South Korea, she self-designed her undergraduate degree in international development. After working at national organizations advocating for low-income families, she earned her law degree from Northeastern University School of Law in Massachusetts. During law school, she was a teaching assistant and participated in a prisoner's rights and death penalty cert. clinics. As part of her school’s program, she interned at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, the Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division and the Office of the Federal Public Defender for DC.

Adilene Nunez is an Associate Attorney at Benach Collopy. Prior to joining Benach Collopy, Adilene was a legal intern for the Department of Justice, Office of Immigration Litigation, and the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of the Principal Legal Advisor in Arlington, Virginia.

Abed Ayoub is a distinguished attorney with many years of public service.  His commitment to the well-being of his clients has earned him national praise and accolades.  With a focus on immigration law and policy, Abed has worked with many diverse communities and individuals.. His personal approach to the law makes the complex immigration process very simple and stress-free.  Abed is dedicated to ensuring that all immigrants are protected and informed with accurate information about their case.. Abed has experience in asylum law, family-based immigration, business/investment opportunities, and visa procedures.  Abed has experience working directly with many government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), among others.