Episode 6: NALA Micro Talk on Immigration
Join NALA’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee for a panel discussion on immigration. Committee members, along with NALA President Cheryl Nodarse, ACP, and NALA CEO Vanessa “Vinnie” Finley, MBA, CAE, spoke with various immigration experts. Tune in to hear the panelists answer questions about the current immigration landscape, navigating the system, and the future of immigration. They also debunk myths and misconceptions and provide actionable resources.
Meet the Panelists:
Ileana Rivera, Esq., is a seasoned immigration attorney and the CEO and Founder of Law Ally US, where she is a Lead Instructor. Through this platform, she delivers training for legal professionals navigating complex immigration cases. Ileana is an active member of the Puerto Rico Bar, the US District Court, and the United States Court of Appeals.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ileana-lawallyus/
Nikki Mehrpoo, Esq., is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker, legal analyst, media commentator, expert witness, lobbyist, and legal consultant in immigration and workers’ compensation law. She is the founder of iGovernAI™ and the architect of the EEE AI Governance Protocol™. She is the first and only dual-certified Immigration & Workers’ Compensation Legal Specialist through the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkimehrpoo/
Valerie Garcia Tavarez, Esq., is an Associate Managing Attorney at the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center, where she provides direct legal representation to survivors of crime, domestic violence, and trafficking. Born and raised in Albuquerque, she is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. She received her JD from the University of New Mexico School of Law, where she now teaches Immigration Law.
Tammy Lin, Esq., is an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego (USD) School of Law and supervising attorney in the USD Law Immigration Clinic. She has served in various leadership roles with the American Immigration Lawyers Association. The Law Office of Tammy Lin is a boutique law firm providing legal representation singularly focused on complex immigration law.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammylinesq
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