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Kaitlyn O'Shaughnessy
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
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11 years
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Licensed in New York for 9 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2016
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Murray Osorio PLLC
4103 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 300, Fairfax, VA, 22030
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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...
Posted by Julio portillo | May 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excelente trabajo
My experience in my immigration case with the lawyer Kaitlyn O'Shaughnessy has been super helpful since I won the Asylum case and today thanks to her work I have my green card my wife and I are happy and confident we also thank Hector a great person and patient to answer questions we ask when calling...
Posted by Katrin | April 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Long but successful process
I enjoyed working with Kaitlyn very much, she was very professional and communication was great. I’m glad she was recommended to me and I was able to have a successful outcome of my case. Thank you for everything!
Posted by Carey | November 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Amazing Service!!!
Had an amazing and triumphant experience working with Kaitlyn and I couldn’t be happier. Highly recommended. Thank you so much for helping me obtain my green card.
Posted by Carl | June 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Amazing lawyer! Would recommend to anyone in the DC area
We hired Kaitlyn to take care of my adjustment of status. Even though applying for permanent residence can be quite a byzantine process, Kaitlyn made sure it went smoothly and without a hitch. From the first consultation we had with her, she was able to identify potential issues and made sure we had ...
Kaitlyn O'Shaughnessy's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
Work Experience
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
Associations
2016 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2021
Amnesty International USAWomen's Human Rights Specialist
Education
2015
McGill University Faculty of Law
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
2012
McGill University
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Geography, and French
Speaking Engagements
2021
VECINA
3 Part Trial Skills Workshop-CLE Attended
2020
New York CLE
Being an Ethical Lawyer on the Internet-CLE Attended
2020
New York CLE
Unconscious Bias and the Legal Profession-CLE Attended
2019
NITA
NITA & CLINIC’s Advocacy Immigration Matters-CLE Attended
Publications
2020
Amnesty International USA
Risking her life to save the environment: Jani Silva
2019
Amnesty International USA
Take action to protect women’s human rights defender Nasrin Sotoudeh
2018
Amnesty International USA
The Continuing Fight to End Torture
2018
2018
2018
Amnesty International USA
Why is Congress dragging its feet to end violence against women and reauthorize VAWA?
2018
Amnesty International USA
Being Beaten Is Not Enough
2016
Amnesty International USA
Iran Must Stop Arbitrary Arrests of Dual Nationals
Languages
French
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do i file for my wife for a green card
18 Jan 2022
Q&A
I have a Green card but will be moving to Canada in 60 days for up to 12-13 months. How can I avoid losing my Green Card?
30 Oct 2021
Q&A
Can a naturalized US Citizen become denaturalized by parents?
30 Sep 2021