Highly accomplished and experienced Immigration Attorney and Certified Federal Law Enforcement Instructor with demonstrated success in defining and executing strategic initiatives in Federal Whistleblower cases, Federal Civil Rights cases, Federal Mandamus Litigation, Customs issues, Immigration Law, Immigration Litigation and Federal Labor and EEOC employment law cases. Highly successful results in appellate issues, lawsuits and motion practice before Federal District Courts, as well as the Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals. Consistent record of promotions and excellent performance evaluations, with excellent analytical and change-management strengths.
Demonstrated leadership across multiple functions and disciplines including as a Certified U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Law Enforcement Instructor and Certified ICE Instructor at the ICE Academy in Glynco, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina. Over seven years of law enforcement teaching experience. Trained LEOs on multiple facets of constitutional civil rights and civil liberties laws to include Brady and Giglio, and Qualified Immunity. Trained thousands of U.S. DHS Officers and Special Agents on customs and immigration law including U.S. Nationality Law. Supervised the legal portion of the 287(g) Program at Charleston, South Carolina. Sole instructor to teach and manage the DHS’s Office of Training and Development’s Legal Division for the 287(g) Program in Charleston, South Carolina.
Taught 100’s of local police officers, deputy sheriffs and state troopers from around the country at FLETC Charleston (SC) on constitutional civil rights and civil liberties, Qualified Immunity, Immigration Law, U.S. nationality Law, and Federal Criminal Law related to immigration matters. Excellent team-building, interpersonal and communication skills.
Specialties:
* Law Enforcement (LEO) Legal Instruction
* Federal EEOC Cases and Civil Rights Violations
* Federal Whistleblower Retaliation
* Business Consultant re: Risk Management with re: to U.S. Immigration
Law * Compliance with Form I-9s / Employer Sanctions matters
* Business Immigration Visas 1Bs, EB5, L1As, O, P, etc.
* Artist, Entertainers and Athletes Visas
* U and T Visas
* Special Immigration Juvenile Status
* Family Visa Petitions, Adjustment of Status, Military PIP
* Petitions to Remove Conditional Status and Waivers
* Removal / Deportation and Exclusion Proceedings
