I have always had an affinity for the immigrant experience. I'm sure it stemmed from the fact that I am a first-generation American and often heard stories of how my parents came to the United States. I saw, firsthand, the joys and struggles of my uncles, aunts, and cousins as they crossed over and adjusted to their new lives.
When the Bosnian crisis blew up, I was at the forefront, making calls, writing letters to legislators and volunteering my time at the first-ever Bosnian Refugee Center. My passion ignited, and I know this is what I wanted to do. I visited Pakistan and volunteered in Afghan refugee camps and interviewed trafficking victims at the International Human Rights Institute. I researched, learned from the best and persevered.
Like all good stories. my path was circuitous. I graduated from law school and instead of pursuing immigration law, I joined an estate planning law firm. I wanted to develop a good base outside of my comfort zone and still have time to pursue international human rights. I did both, even though they seemed to be polar opposites of each other. Now, my estate planning background has sustained my desire to help people. I counsel families on how best to protect their assets and provide for their beneficiaries.
And for my immigration clients, I advise them on the tremendous need for powers of attorneys and guardianship of minors in case they are ever removed from the United States. I do this while still advocating for them in removal cases, before ICE or USCIS and helping them gain the legal status they deserve.
I love speaking and writing about my fields of practice and consider it a privilege to learn from others while also empowering them to know their rights.
My law practice is so much more than just a law firm. It's a family and a team that will stop at nothing to help you achieve your dreams. We don't take no for an answer and consider every obstacle to be a challenge worth overcoming.
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Posted by Mir | September 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Attorney Farrah Qazi
Indeed, such a pleasure dealing with Farrah as our attorney. She has done our will/trust along with the real estate construction and closing consultancy and legal services. She has been extremely courteous, professional and helpful, always! A very trustworthy person with thorough knowledge in all ...
Posted by Hart | September 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Highly recommend.
I referred my friends to Farrah. She first negotiated an employee contract for me. Since then, she has prepared my family's trust and provided great advice on issues relating to my business. She's smart and friendly and a wonderful lawyer.
Posted by Shehryar & Nariman Tahir | September 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Tahir's Estate Planning
Farrah was very thorough with the advise and guidance she provided when she did our estate planning. When we had our review and discussion, it was detailed and she was very meticulous in helping us understand the documents at our level. She was very responsive on the follow-ups that happened after...
Posted by michael | December 29, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes
excellent
Ms. Qazi was the perfect lawyer to handle our case. She was knowledgeable, articulate, thorough and tremendously fair in her billing practices. She knew the law and was able to think outside the box to solve our problem. She's friendly and easy-going with her clients but assertive too-she'll get your...
"I endorse Farrah Qazi for her professionalism, integrity, and the passion with which she tends to her cases."
"I endorse Atty. Qazi. She is a skilled and well respected attorney in the legal community with high ethical standards and strong knowledge of the law."
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Litigation lawyer
2020
Woman of The Year, Elgin Women's Council
2002
LEGAL WRITING, CALI AWARD
2001
Best Oral Argument, Moot Court
1999
Highest Score, Delta Si Spanish Honors Society;
1995
Damen Scholarship, Loyola University Chicago
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Deans List, Dean’s List; Pi Sigma Alpa Political Science Honors Society
2008 - Present
Immigration and Estate Planning Lawyer, Qazi Law Offices
2019 - Present
American Bar AssociationBoard Member, Panelist Women in Network
2018 - Present
Muslim Bar Association of Chicago (MBA)Chair, Family Planning/Muslim Ban
2018 - Present
American Bar AssociationBoard Member International Refugee Law
2016 - Present
RIPPLE NFPPresident
2008 - Present
Chicago Bar Association
2015 - 2016
Illinois State Bar AssociationBoard Chair Immigration and International Law Committee
2008 - 2014
Humanity FirstChairperson, Our Kids Our Future
successful real estate closing
Successful on Appeal
Successful on Appeal
Prevailed on Appeal
Won work permit and green card!
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1995
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2018
What's Honor Got to Do With It? An Understanding of Religion and Politic's Role in Gender Violence
2017
Know Your Rights: Travelers' Rights at the Airport in the Trump Era
2016
Half the Sky: Looking at the Legal Rights of Women Around the World
2014
Malala-the Future of Education
2014
Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan
2011
Trafficking: The Reality and Ways to Spot and Stop it Modern Day Slavery and Why Our Laws Aren't Enough
2010
Trafficking of Women and Children
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Girl Rising
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Domestic Violence and Islamic Law
2019
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Spanish
Persian
Urdu
Hindi
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