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Kathlyn M. Mackovjak
About Kathlyn
Biography
Kathlyn is a citizen of the United States and Canada. She graduated with honors from the University of Florida in 1992 with a degree in Environmental Engineering Sciences. After, she joined the Peace Corps and served two years in Mali, West Africa. She then worked with the International Committee of the Red Cross as an engineer from 1994-2002 in Rwanda, Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kosovo and Afghanistan.
She returned to the U.S. to attend law school and graduated cum laude from the Washington College of Law at American University. She practiced immigration law in St. Petersburg, Florida with Gulfcoast Legal Services (GLS) from 2004-2013 focusing on the issue of human trafficking. Kathlyn supervised the Immigration Unit at GLS and was an adjunct professor with Stetson University College of Law from 2006-2013, teaching and supervising the immigration clinic. She is licensed to practice law in New York and Florida and is fluent in French.
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Licensed in Florida for 21 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 22 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Immigration Law Group of Florida, P.A.
721 1st Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701-3603
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Kathlyn M. Mackovjak's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Kathlyn Mackovjak since 2006, when we both worked in the non-profit sector in Central Florida. I can honestly say that Kathlyn is one of the most ethical and competent lawyers I have met in my 15 years practicing law. She truly cares about each and every client and takes the time to guide them through the complexities of immigration law. I strongly endorse her and believe that all her clients are in good hands."
"Kathlyn is one of the most knowledgeable and effective lawyers I have ever known in any field of law. On top of this, what sets her apart from many attorneys is her resolve when she is fighting for her client. When Kathlyn meets a wall or is told "no," she remains undeterred and continues to look for a way to surmount any obstacle. It is obvious that Kathlyn cares about her clients and what her work can mean for their lives. I endorse this lawyer enthusiastically."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Gracias Award, InterCultural Advocacy Institute
Associations
2014 - Present
Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Pinellas County Chapter)Member
Education
2003
American University, Washington College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1992
University of Florida
BS
Speaking Engagements
2013
Human Trafficking Summit, Tampa, FL
Labor Trafficking
2012
CLE Presentation for Public Defender's Office of the 13th Judicial Circuit
Identifying Human Trafficking Victims
2011
CLE Presentation Sponsored by the Florida Association of Women Lawyers- Sarasota Chapter, Sarasota, FL
Representing Victims of Human Trafficking
2009
University of South Florida, Honors Program, Human Trafficking in Florida, St. Pete, FL
Human Trafficking in the Tampa Bay Area
2009
Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) Regional Human Trafficking Meeting, Tampa, FL
Working With Other Partners on Human Trafficking Cases
2009
23rd Annual AILA Central Florida Chapter Seminar, Clearwater, FL
T Visas and Signs of Human Trafficking
Publications
2010
Cultural Issues in Criminal Defense- 3rd Edition
Interviewing of Immigrant Clients and Special Immigration Relief for Crime Victims
Languages
French
English