
Amira Mikhail
Host: International Refugee Assistance Project
Sponsor: AIG, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Kristin helped African and Middle Eastern immigrant women and girls fleeing gender-based violence to obtain lawful immigration status so they could begin to rebuild their lives. Houston is now the most diverse city in America. Due to its proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border, international airports, interstate highways, and an international seaport, Houston is a hub for immigration and, unfortunately, human trafficking. African and Middle Eastern women fleeing violence are particularly vulnerable because no local service provider targets their population.
During her Fellowship, Kristin:
Kristin is continuing her career in immigration law as an attorney advisor at the San Francisco Immigration Court, a position within the Department of Justice Honors Program.
Host: International Refugee Assistance Project
Sponsor: AIG, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Host: Rights4Girls
Sponsor: Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc.
Host: Northwest Justice Project
Sponsor: Friends and Family of Philip M. Stern
Host: Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services
Sponsor: Latham & Watkins LLP