Founder | Attorney

Practice focused on complex immigration matters, representing individuals before US Immigration Courts and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Expert in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. Worked as International Human Rights attorney for many years as a Diplomat and before International Organizations.

Education

Boston University School of Law

The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University

Raoul Wallenberg Institute on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Lund University, Sweden

School of Law of Asuncion, National University

Honors and Awards

Boston Bar Association President's Award. Provided representation and assistance to migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard, for fast-acting and courageous work in time of need. Fall 2022

KIND - Kids in Need of Defense. Award in recognition of pro-bono service for protecting the rights of unaccompanied children. 2017

Publications

Paraguay frente al Sistema Internacional de los derechos humanos, mecanismos de implementación de tratados.

Konrad Adenuer Stiftung, Montevideo, Uruguay, 2004.

Admissions

Massachusetts
Paraguay

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Founder | Attorney

With more than 12 years of dedicated experience in immigration law, she specializes in family-based immigration, removal proceedings, and humanitarian applications. She has effectively represented clients before various entities, including the U.S. Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the National Visa Center. Driven by her passion for assisting immigrants, she profoundly understands the importance of competent legal representation throughout the immigration process—having navigated it herself. She has been a proud member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2013.

Education

Suffolk University Law School
Faculdade de Direito Milton Campos, Brazil

Admissions

New York
Brazil

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish and German.

Advisor | Former Foreign Service Officer

United States Department of State Consular Officer 2004-2022.

Chief of Consulate General Toronto's E-1 and E-2 Visa Unit, one of the highest-volume E visa units worldwide.

Chief of Consulate General Sao Paulo's E-1 and E-2 Visa Unit.

Other assignments as Consul in Asuncion, Paraguay; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Cape Town, South Africa; Montreal, Canada.

Education

University of California Berkeley

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

New York University

Honors and Awards

Department of State Superior Honor Award, 2022

Department of State Meritorious Service Awards, 2015 and 2022

National Intelligence Professional Outstanding Service Award

Phi Beta Kappa, University of California at Berkeley

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish.

Fun Fact

Avid live music fan and skier.

Business Manager

Master of Business Administration (MBA): University of Mobile, with a focus on
leadership and strategic management.
Bachelor of Science in International Business: Central Methodist University, with a minor
in Marketing.

Honors and Awards

National Champion: Back-to-back national champion in collegiate soccer in the USA,
serving as team captain and demonstrating exceptional leadership and athletic skill.
Also named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the league for outstanding performance and
contributions to the team’s success. Inducted into the university's Hall of Fame for
outstanding achievements in collegiate soccer.

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Fun Fact

A former professional football player, he achieved success in Brazil and conquered
championships in the United States. Having lived in Recife, he has extensive knowledge
of Brazilian culture and various states. Passionate about sports and teamwork, Rodrigo
applies the same dedication and discipline that defined his athletic career to serving
clients with excellence and care.

Legal Associate

Catholic University of Asuncion, Paraguay - Major in International Business

Languages

Spanish, English, Basic German

Legal Associate

Aviation High School – Queens, New York
LaGuardia College – City University of New York (CUNY)
International Affairs – University of the Integration of the Americas, Asuncion -
Paraguay

Honors and Awards

Honor Roll - LaGuardia College – City University of New York (CUNY) (3.6 GPA)
Mathematics Honor Roll – Aviation High School

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Fun Fact

In my free time, I do hiking and read history books

Legal Associate

University of the Integration of the Americas- Asuncion
Paraguay, Major in International Affairs

Languages

Spanish, English, Portuguese

Fun Fact

I love to paint and create art with my hands.
I make bonsais, and I love meditating.

Senior Paralegal

Over 10 years of experience mostly handling complex immigration matters at USCIS, EOIR and NVC

Team member at Engel Feldmann for 9 years

Education

Paralegal Studies at Boston University Center for Professional Education

Legal Interpreter Course at Cross Cultural Communications Systems, Inc.

Universidade Integradas de Garulhos, Sao Paulo, Brazil - B.A. in Portugese and English Grammar

Languages

Spanish, Portuguese, basic German