Highly accomplished and experienced Immigration Attorney and Certified Federal Law Enforcement Instructor with demonstrated success in defining and executing strategic initiatives in immigration law, litigating immigration cases and employment law cases. Highly successful results in immigration appellate issues and motion practice before the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals. Consistent record of promotions, with excellent analytical and change-management strengths. Demonstrated leadership across multiple functions and disciplines including while teaching all facets of immigration law including naturalization, 287(g) to local police officers and state troopers, constitutional law to include civil rights and civil liberties and criminal law at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers in Charleston, SC and Glynco, GA. Excellent team-building, interpersonal and communication skills.
Specialties:
• Naturalization
• Removal Proceedings
• Adjustment of Status
• U and T Visas
• Special Immigration Juvenile Status
• Political Asylum, Withholding, Convention Against Torture
• Business Visas to Include H1Bs, EB5, L1As, O, P, etc.
• Petitions to Remove Conditional Status and Waivers
• Immigration Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law Instruction
• Federal EEOC Cases
• Whistleblower Retaliation
• Risk Management with regard to Immigration Law
• Compliance with Form I-9s / Employer Sanctions matters
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29 years | 30,000 cases
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5701 Executive Center Dr Ste 300, Charlotte, NC, 28212-8836
5701 Executive Center Dr Ste 300, Charlotte, NC, 28212-8836
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"Susan was always a pleasure to work "against" while she was government counsel at DHS. She's diligent and knowledgeable in the convoluted field of US immigration law."
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2022
“Who’s Who in America”, Nominated to “Who’s Who in America”
2014
Special Act Cash Award for Exemplary Work, Department of Homeland Security
2012
Special Act Award Exemplary Work, Department of Homeland Security ICE Academy
1997
U.S. Attorney General’s Honor’s Program, U.S. Attorney General
1997 - 2022
Assistant Chief Counsel, Department Of Homeland Security ICE
2022 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2021
Immigration Law
2012
Immigration, Constitutional Law and Professional Responsibility
2004
Immigration Law
Spanish
English