Zainab Abdalsalam Alwan

Zainab Abdalsalam Alwan

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 13 years

Immigration Lawyer Practice Areas: Immigration

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14 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 13 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2012

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Posted by Joseph & Albertina | February 06, 2014 | Immigration

HIGHLY RECOMMEND ZAINAB AND HER TEAM

Zainab was introduced to us by her boss after the team had evaluated our case and directed Zainab to work with us. She was exceptional in making my wife to feel calm and confident because she's a very sensitive and emotional person. We went through every process smoothly and on time. Response to our ...case was resolve earlier than anticipated considering the complication of the issue. I'd without the slightest hesitation recommend her to anyone looking for immigration solution.

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Hiba Ghalib

Immigration lawyer | Nov 12

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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."

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Lino Rodriguez

Immigration lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Shabani

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Bidisha Bagchi

Immigration lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tracie Morgan

Immigration lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Hiba Ghalib

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Olesia Gorinshteyn

Immigration lawyer

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Lino Rodriguez

Immigration lawyer

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Michael Shabani

Immigration lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Saul Biskind Social Justice Award, Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Associate Attorney, Socheat Chea PC

2017 - 2018

Attorney, Solano Law Firm LLC

2015 - 2017

Attorney, Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network

2012 - 2015

Attorney, Socheat Chea, PC

2011 - 2012

Fellow, Georgia Asylum & Immigration Network

2011 - 2011

Fellow, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation

Associations

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2017 - 2018

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama chapter)

USCIS Montgomery Field Office Liaison Chair

2016 - 2018

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama chapter)

Ambassador to the American Immigration Council

2016 - 2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama chapter)

Asylum Liaison Committee Member

2015 - 2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama chapter)

USCIS Atlanta Field Office Liaison Committee Member

Education

2011

Case Western Reserve University

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

University of Rochester

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

GA/AL AILA Conference

How to VAWA

2018

GA/AL AILA Conference

How to Prepare for USCIS Interviews

2017

GA/AL AILA Conference

Asylum Law

2017

Family Immigration Conference

Introduction to Common Waivers at USCIS and DOS

2016

Family Immigration Conference

Introduction to Common Waivers at USCIS and DOS

2015

GA/AL AILA Conference

Stateside Waivers

2015

Family Immigration Conference

Introduction to Common Waivers at USCIS and DOS

2014

Family Immigration Conference

Introduction to Common Waivers at USCIS and DOS

2012

Syracuse University

I Speak for Myself: American Women on Being Muslim

2011

University of Madison Wisconsin

I Speak for Myself: American Women on Being Muslim

Publications

Languages

English

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