Practice Areas - Immigration and Nationality Law
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| University | Yale University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1977; Pontificia Universidad Catolica, Lima, Peru; Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City |
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| Law School | University of Texas, J.D., 1981 |
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| Admitted | 1981, Louisiana; 1982, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana; 1982, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1995, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit |
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| Memberships | American Immigration Lawyers Association (Louisiana Chapter Treasurer, 1983-1988; Member, National Committee on Students, 1992-1994; Co-Chair, 1994-1996; Chair, 1997-1998; Texas Service Center Litigation Committee, 1998-2000). |
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| Languages | Spanish and Portuguese |
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| Born | Newnan, Georgia, August 18, 1955 |
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| Biography | Phi Beta Kappa. Recipient: Bildner Prize in Portuguese; E. Ernest Goldstein Award, Best Contribution to Texas International Law Journal. Fulbright-Hayes Scholar in Mexican Law. Research Editor, Texas International Law Journal, 1980-1981. Frequent Author on immigration and nationality law; most recent articles: "The Lesser of Two Evils: J-1 vs. H-1B for the Professor or Researcher," and "The Academic Prevailing Wage Exception: The DOL Giveth and Hathaway," American Immigration Lawyers Associations Guide to Academics and Researchers. Interview, Business Week Magazine Online, March 24th and 25th issue. Adjunct Professor: Immigration Law, Loyola University, 1986-1992; Southern University, 1997—;Immigration Law, Program Co-Chair, Continuing Legal Education, Tulane University, 1985-1991. Lecturer/Panelist on Immigration Issues nationally and abroad. Association of International Educators; National Association of Foreign Student Affairs, 1984—(Treasurer, Region III, 1994-1997). Member, Board of Directors, Ecumenical Immigration Services, 1984-1990. President, Board of Directors, Latin American Apostolate, 1986-1988, 1990-1992. |
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| ISLN | 902954340 |
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