My Why
What powers my practice
As an immigration paralegal in Milwaukee, a close friend’s U.S. asylum process inspired me to attend law school to help others in similar situations. This experience came full circle when I later successfully represented that same friend in his U.S. citizenship process. I enjoy collaborating with my clients and my team to achieve favorable outcomes in complex immigration matters, especially for members of vulnerable communities. I also take pride in mentoring and training our exceptional paralegals, whose outstanding support strengthens every case. I have always sought to help individuals secure safety and opportunity, and I am grateful to spend my career doing so.
Credentials
- Marquette University Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2009
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, 2001
- Wisconsin
- Milwaukee “Lawyer of the Year” in Immigration Law, Best Lawyers®, 2025
- Best Lawyers®, Employment Law – Management; Immigration Law, 2024–present
- Leading Immigration Lawyer, Chambers USA, 2024-present
Engagement
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
- Michael Best’s Women’s Development Group, Milwaukee Office Lead
- Board Member, Teens Grow Greens, Milwaukee, since 2024
- Board Member, Fondy Food Center, Milwaukee, 2011-2019
- Chair, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Wisconsin Chapter, 2020-2021
- Board of Governors, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), 2020-2021
Insights

New Visa Processing Delays and U.S. Entry Restrictions Creating Significant Challenges for Foreign Travelers
Multiple recent immigration changes have made international travel much more challenging for many foreign nationals during what is normally a very busy travel time.Read
Dec 29, 2025

Immigration Update for Employers: ICE Enforcement and Visa Program Changes
The Trump Administration continues to increase immigration enforcement nationwide, with recent worksite arrests highlighting the need for careful planning and preparation.Watch
Nov 12, 2025

USCIS Provides Clarification on New $100,000 H-1B Fee
This week U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) finally addressed questions raised by the White House’s September Proclamation announcing a new H-1B fee. Under the…Read
Oct 21, 2025

