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Thank you to our 2020 Interns

Russell Immigration Law Firm would like to express gratitude to our 2020 interns. Both Catie and Alexis always had smiling faces and tackled all tasks given to them efficiently and effectively. Thank you both for your hard work and dedication!

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I feel incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to work with such amazing clients and families alongside the team at RILF. This experience has given me a better understanding of the needs within my community, so I hope to continue learning and growing through public service. Learning about the legal processes in the evolving field of immigration law through hands on research, communication with clients, and drafting of legal documents has helped me prepare for a career in law.
— Catie Hofmeister
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My internship experience with RILF was invaluable to my personal, academic, and professional development. I had the opportunity to use the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills cultivated through my undergraduate courses to do meaningful legal work that directly contributed to the success of clients’ cases. I appreciated the way each task informed me on various aspects of the immigration legal field, challenged me with unique assignments that pushed me out of my comfort zone, and inspired me to pursue legal work that enables passionate and resilient clients to create brighter futures in the United States. My time at RILF helped affirm my present academic and career aspirations and provided me with the knowledge, experience, and skills necessary to succeed on this path.
— Alexis Ecarma

Thank You to Our 2019 Summer Interns

Russell Immigration Law Firm would like to express gratitude to our interns for the 2019 summer. Both Dean and Netra always had smiling faces and tackled all tasks given to them efficiently and effectively. Thank you both for your hard work and dedication!

Netra Rastogi

Dean Farmer

During his summer internship, Dean worked diligently on multiple complex cases, including I-601A Waivers and Applications for Cancellation of Removal. He demonstrated excellent research abilities in foreign laws, country conditions, and criminal records searches. Dean provided valuable feedback on briefs, research, and hearings.

I was extremely fortunate to have worked with the incredible attorneys and paralegals at RILF throughout the past summer. I learned to understand the complex and rapidly changing U.S. immigration system, while also getting firsthand experience working on cases, communicating with clients, and attending court. Needless to say, I am tremendously grateful for the opportunities I was given at RILF.
— Dean Farmer

Netra spent her summer providing invaluable assistance throughout a range of cases at our firm. She is multilingual and used her talents to translate essential documents. Netra also completed research for I-601A waivers and court related cases, and helped complete online applications for immigrant visas.

I truly enjoyed my experience working with everyone at RILF. Being able to meet such amazing families and people, and actually be able to help them, was a truly life-changing experience. I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn more about this complex field of the law while also getting to use my passions for good.
— Netra Rastogi