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Kaitlyn O’Shaughnessy is a Senior Attorney at Murray Osorio. She dedicates her legal practice to matters encompassing humanitarian, employment, and family-based immigration. With unwavering commitment, she represents clients before various immigration entities, including U.S. immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and U.S. Consulates worldwide.
Kaitlyn embarked on her journey in immigration law in 2016, following her graduation from the prestigious McGill University Faculty of Law. Prior to her association with Murray Osorio, she served as a partner at Alight Legal PLLC. Her dedication to the cause also led her to a role at Amnesty International USA, where she conducted impactful research and advocacy focused on gender-based violence, with a special emphasis on the plight of migrant women.
Over the course of her career, Kaitlyn has championed the rights of a diverse clientele, including former politicians, human rights activists, journalists, businesspeople, and families. Her profound commitment to forging meaningful connections with her clients is at the core of her practice, ensuring they feel empowered and well-supported throughout their immigration journey.
Kaitlyn is a proud member of the New York Bar and an active participant in the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Having experienced the U.S. immigration process firsthand as an immigrant from Canada, she empathetically understands the frustrations and complexities that individuals and families often encounter. Kaitlyn's multilingual proficiency in English, French, and Spanish enhances her ability to serve a broad spectrum of clients.
Beyond her legal pursuits, Kaitlyn is an avid international traveler, having explored more than 40 countries. This passion for global exploration mirrors her commitment to fostering understanding and facilitating connections across cultures—a value that shines through in her immigration practice.
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4103 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 300, Fairfax, VA, 22030
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Posted by Tilahun | August 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Great Asylum Lawyer
I am perplexed where to start about my commendation to Kaitlyn O'Shaughnessy but I still have to say whatever it is possible to my endeavor. I started my asylum application with other so called case writers/interpreters whatsoever. In the middle of my journey, I ended up getting uncertain about how t...
Posted by Jacob | March 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Spousal Green Card
Kaitlyn was great to work with. She did a great job of giving us realistic expectations of what the process would be like. Kaitlyn is very easy to get in touch with. Couldn’t think of anyone better to lead us with this process
Posted by Catalina Bailey | December 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Exceptional lawyer!
Kaitlyn O’Shaughnessy is not just an amazing immigration lawyer but also a warm and wonderful person. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and reliable. Kaitlyn will provide an honest advice and will take the time to carefully explain how the process works, will evaluate the best viable opti...
Posted by B N N | November 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Asylum case granted exceptional lawyer
Was great working with you from preparing hundred pages of my documents, to prepared me for my asylum interview am all the advices I received from you was so help during this process. After 9years in US with pending asylum at USCIS Office, you safe me and secured my whole family. I highly recommend e...
Posted by Marta | May 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The service we received was very professional!
I am very happy that i worked with lawyer Kaitlyn O'Shaughnessy. Kaitlyn knew exactly what to do and handled carefully our complicated case at the local consulate office. We were able to get a successful outcome on my family reunification case. My family had a great experience. I highly recommend law...
"I endorse Kaitlyn for immigration and asylum law. Kaitlyn is truly passionate about helping immigrants and asylum seekers and can be trusted to give her full time and attention to all the cases she handles. She is a very intelligent and capable attorney and you will be glad you hired her!"
"I worked with Kaitlyn briefly when I was of-counsel at another firm, and she was an attorney on staff. She was such a pleasure to work with because of her positive attitude, her curiosity and intelligence, and her drive to always learn more about the law. Her legal writing was excellent, and she established rapport with her clients easily. I would be happy to work with Kaitlyn anytime in the future. I highly recommend her for handling any immigration matter, and I would trust her with any of my own cases."
"Kaitlyn is an excellent immigration lawyer both for her work product and her care for her clients. She produces compelling briefs and appeals, and has strong litigation and research skills. I've had the privilege to work on cases with Kaitlyn and have seen first hand her deep concern for her client's wellbeing. Kaitlyn does not shy away from a challenge so if you have a tricky case, Kaitlyn will help you navigate the process. I highly recommend Kaitlyn for your immigration matters!"
"Kaitlyn is a passionate and committed immigration lawyer who cares deeply about achieving the best result for each of her clients. She has risen quickly into the role of partner at Alight Legal, which is a reflection of her hard work and knowledge of immigration law. In addition, Kaitlyn's language skills are a significant asset, as she is one of the few French-speaking immigration attorneys in the Washington, D.C. area, and she is also proficient in Spanish."
"Kaitlyn is a great immigration attorney. I trust her enough to refer complicated cases to her, and would trust her with my own family."
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2023 - Present
Senior Attorney, Murray Osorio PLLC
2019 - Present
Managing Partner, Alight Legal PLLC
2017 - 2019
Associate Attorney, Eagan Immigration PLLC
2017 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Luis C. Diaz LLC
2016 - 2017
Consultant, Amnesty International USA
2016 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2021
Amnesty International USAWomen's Human Rights Specialist
2015
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
2012
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Geography, and French
2021
3 Part Trial Skills Workshop-CLE Attended
2020
Being an Ethical Lawyer on the Internet-CLE Attended
2020
Unconscious Bias and the Legal Profession-CLE Attended
2019
NITA & CLINIC’s Advocacy Immigration Matters-CLE Attended
2020
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2016
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