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About Me
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About me: Managing Attorney, Karen Weinstock, and her entire staff strive to produce positive result for each and every client as quickly, with as little pain and stress... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Emmanuel,
2009-08-27
3 months ago.
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Client Review:
She knows her job and she carries along her client through every process of their application. Her dedication,professionalism and expertise on...
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anonymous,
2009-07-17
5 months ago.
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Client Review:
Atty. Karen Weinstock, her assistants and her firm, have made a great difference in our life as we struggled to become permanent residents of the...
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Endorsements
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Karen Weinstock is an excellent attorney, who is highly respected within the immigration bar. She is frequently asked to lecture on the immigration...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Ari Sauer
, Memphis (TN), 12 days ago
I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. Karen is a preeminent authority on H-1B visas. Her expertise in that area assisted me in obtaining a cap...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Elaine Witty
, Memphis (TN), About 1 month ago
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Résumé
Licenses
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11 years
since Karen Weinstock was first licensed to practice law in NY.
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
| Managing Attorney, Atlanta Office at Siskind Susser Immigration Lawyers |
2002–present
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| Associate Attorney at Siskind Susser Haas & Devine |
2001–2002
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Education
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| School |
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Degree |
Graduated |
| Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
Law |
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws |
1998 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Selected for The Best Lawyers of America 2010 Ed. |
Best Lawyers in America |
2009 |
| At The Table HR Simulation Winner |
SHRM Atlanta |
2007 |
| International Women of Influence Awards Nominee |
GlobalEXECWomen and the International Council |
2007 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
American Immigration Lawyers Association |
2002–present
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| Board of Directors |
American-Israel Chamber of Commerce |
2003–present
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| Member |
Japan-American Society |
2003–present
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| Member |
British American Business Group |
2004–present
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| Member |
Lawyer’s Club of Atlanta |
2006–present
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| Board of Directors |
Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce |
2004–2007
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| Board Member |
Georgia Association for Women Lawyers |
2006–2007
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Portfolio
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Avvo Answers
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Avvo Contribution:
I am a canadian citezen who lived in ga x 20 yrs...
First offenders in Georgia have their convictions expunged from their records for state purposes... more
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Publications
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Publication |
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| The H-1B Book |
The H-1B Book |
2008 |
| Kurdish woman's long battle ends with green card |
Alabama Press Register |
2007 |
| Visa Quotas for Physical Therapists and Nurses Filled |
Global Atlanta |
2006 |
| Enforcement Only Reform Impractical |
Atlanta Journal-Constitution |
2005 |
| Honest People Pay for Anti-Terrorism Initiatives |
Atlanta Journal Constitution |
2003 |
| Restrictions Eased on Foreigners Trained in U.S. as Physicians |
Global Atlanta |
2003 |
| Immigrants’ contribution to economy can’t be ignored |
Atlanta Journal-Constitution |
2002 |
| President Bush Signs New Child Status Protection Act |
Atlanta Samachar |
2002 |
| Extraordinary Ability Visas Available to Doctors, Professors and Researchers |
Siskind's Healthcare Immigration |
2002 |
| The H-1B Option for Doctors |
Siskind's Healthcare Newsletter |
2002 |
| How To Win A Motion To Reopen |
Siskind's Immigration Bulletin |
2002 |
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Cases
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- Title:
- Zafar et al v. U.S. Attorney General
- Practice Area:
- Immigration
- Outcome:
- Won federal ct. jurisdiction over motions
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First impression case at the 11th Circuit where the court determined it did in fact have jurisdiction to review for abuse of discretion standard an...
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Speaking Engagements
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| Speaking Engagement Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Mandamus Training for Lawyers |
American Immigration Lawyers Association |
2009 |
| Tips and Pitfalls to Consider When Hiring H-1B Workers |
HR Professional Seminar |
2009 |
| The Impact of Global Diversity on Lawyers, Clients and Practice Management |
Gerogia Association of Women Lawyers -- GAWL Annual Conference |
2008 |
| Hiring Foreign Talent in Times of Heightened Government Tightening |
SHRM Annual Conference |
2008 |
| Nuts and Bolts of U.S. Immigration Laws for Israeli Companies |
Doing Business in America |
2007 |
| Immigration Compliance for HR Professionals |
I-9 Compliance |
2007 |
| Transferring Companies and Workers to the U.S. |
International Relocations for Israeli Companies |
2006 |
| Hiring the Foreign National Scholar or Faculty Member |
NACUA Annual Conference -- National Association of College and University Attorneys |
2005 |
| U.S. immigration law, temporary visas, permanent residency visas, and post 9/11 issues |
International Business Association |
2004 |
| Hiring Foreign Talent in the U.S. |
SouthEastern Biotechnology Conference |
2003 |
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