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