Practice areas
7 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Inactive Member in Good Standing | 2012 | 11/11/2019 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Saul Biskind Social Justice Award | Case Western Reserve University School of Law | 2010 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Solano Law Firm LLC | 2017 - 2018 |
| Attorney | Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network | 2015 - 2017 |
| Attorney | Socheat Chea, PC | 2012 - 2015 |
| Fellow | Georgia Asylum & Immigration Network | 2011 - 2012 |
| Fellow | Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation | 2011 - 2011 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama chapter) | USCIS Montgomery Field Office Liaison Chair | 2017 - Present |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama chapter) | Ambassador to the American Immigration Council | 2016 - Present |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama chapter) | Asylum Liaison Committee Member | 2016 - 2017 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama chapter) | USCIS Atlanta Field Office Liaison Committee Member | 2015 - 2016 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| White Cloud Press | I Speak for Myself: American Women on Being Muslim | 2011 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
| University of Rochester | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2008 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| GA/AL AILA Conference | How to Prepare for USCIS Interviews | 2018 |
| GA/AL AILA Conference | Asylum Law | 2017 |
| Family Immigration Conference | Introduction to Common Waivers at USCIS and DOS | 2017 |
| Family Immigration Conference | Introduction to Common Waivers at USCIS and DOS | 2016 |
| GA/AL AILA Conference | Stateside Waivers | 2015 |
| Family Immigration Conference | Introduction to Common Waivers at USCIS and DOS | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Family Immigration Conference | Introduction to Common Waivers at USCIS and DOS | 2014 |
| Syracuse University | I Speak for Myself: American Women on Being Muslim | 2012 |
| University of Madison Wisconsin | I Speak for Myself: American Women on Being Muslim | 2011 |
Posted by Joseph & Albertina
Fri Feb 07 2014
Hiba Ghalib, Immigration Attorney on Nov 12, 2016
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Zainab is an excellent attorney. She is knowledgeable, passionate and dedicated when it comes to representing her clients but is also kind and compassionate. I highly recommend her. As a fellow immigration lawyer, it is my pleasure to endorse Zainab.
Lino Rodriguez, Immigration Attorney on Jan 7, 2016
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I've worked with Zainab on the local USCIS/AILA liaison committee. Zainab has a stellar reputation amongst her peers as a caring, thoughtful, and competent advocate.
Michael Shabani, Immigration Attorney on Dec 4, 2014
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Ms. Alwan is a true inspiration to rising immigration attorneys. Her passion, dedication, and commitment to this area of the law is impeccable. Ms. Alwan is very knowledgeable in the area of immigration and I highly recommend her.
Bidisha Bagchi, Litigation Attorney on Mar 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Tracie Klinke, Immigration Attorney on Feb 13, 2014
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Ms. Alwan is kind, thoughtful, and intelligent. Since meeting her a few years ago in a non-profit, I have been consistently impressed with her dedication and passion for the law and her clients. Her kindness can help carry you through frustrating and complex situations.
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