Hillary G. Walsh

Hillary Walsh | National Immigration Scholar & Appellate Trailblazer

I founded New Frontier Immigration Law in 2019 because I believe freedom is the baseline for every human in the U.S.—and that freedom starts with legal status. Today, I don’t just practice immigration law; I work to master it so I can teach it to other lawyers.

As a former Immigration Law Adjunct Professor at the University of Arizona and International Human Rights Adjunct Professor at Troy University, I have dedicated my career to training the next generation of advocates. My legal arguments have set Ninth Circuit precedent, and my published scholarship in the Catholic University and University of Kansas Law Reviews has been cited by federal courts and even adopted by circuit courts.

In my forthcoming book, "From DACA to Green Card: No Marriage Required," I expose the overlooked legal pathways that allow Dreamers to secure permanent residency without relying on marriage. My work has been featured from Newsweek to TEDx to Vogue, where I advocate for a humane, solution-oriented approach to immigration reform.

National Leadership & Advocacy

Federal Advocacy: I have a history of fostering relationships with our government leaders. I have met directly with U.S. Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego to shape national policy, Governor Doug Ducey (ret.) and AZ Senator Ortiz to collaborate on local matters. I also litigate in federal court, bringing lawsuits that challenge illegal practices, gaining outcomes that set precedent.

Raising the Bar: I have taught numerous CLEs for the Arizona State Bar. I have taught a private immigration law session just for the Bar's attorneys. The AZ Bar also sought me as an expert witness in immigration law. The Nevada State Bar has published my work in its "Nevada Lawyer" magazine. 

AILA Leadership: Former AILA Congressional Liaison for Arizona (2021-2022), in addition to teaching appellate immigration CLEs.

Client-centered approach: With over 5,000 clients served, I keep my clients and their families at the center of everything I do. I pride myself on being innovative and tailoring my strategies to the needs of each individual. My team is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, and I'm working hard to be right there with them someday!

Whether you are seeking a family-based green card, navigating work authorization, or facing a federal appeal, put the lawyer who wrote the book—and the law—on your side. We provide 24/7 access to a team that understands the system because we help define it.