Arslan Umarov

New Mexico is Arslan’s adopted home. Arslan’s family left Uzbekistan in the face of political persecution. In many former Soviet republics, like Uzbekistan, your voice is suppressed, and individual thinking is discouraged. His father, Sanjar Umarov, was imprisoned for four years by former Uzbek dictator Islam Karimov for speaking out against the well-publicized massacre in the Ferghana Valley in 2005 and lack of liberty. Arslan, his family, and friends had to travel between the United States, Uzbekistan, Russia, and other countries to rally politicians such as late Senator McCain and Rep. Tom Lantos, human rights organizations, lawyers, and journalists to pressure Karimov. And it worked. Four years later, Arslan’s Dad was freed and allowed to join his family in the United States. Many others did not make it. This hardship inspired Arslan to go to law school and continue helping others.

Arslan made being an advocate part of his life. New Mexico’s healthcare system has a lot of room for improvement. He has over a decade of experience, including seven years of work for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, a hospital's general counsel, and an insurance defense firm, which adds valuable expertise to this team.

Arslan graduated cum laude from the University of Memphis with a degree in International Business. He got his law degree from the Texas Tech Law School. He also graduated from an intensive NITA Advanced Trial Skills course taught by trial lawyers James Brosnahan, Michael Kelly, Richard Schoenberger, Doris Cheng, and others. James Wood has been instrumental in supporting Arslan’s growth as a trial lawyer, shaping Arslan's skills and approach to courtroom presentation, significantly contributing to his growth and success in the legal profession.