Mentorship

"I finally feel like I’m learning PERM, not just watching someone else do it."

Before working with Alice, I had been trying to get a real grasp of the PERM process, but it always felt just out of reach.

What stood out immediately about working with Alice was how collaborative and transparent she is.

From day one, we’ve tackled each step of the process together: drafting the job description, submitting the Prevailing Wage Request, navigating recruitment, and preparing the full case. She has guided me through every stage as a true co-counsel.

Alice takes the time to explain the “why” behind the strategy, not just the “how”. Because of that, I now feel more confident, better prepared, and genuinely excited about expanding the business immigration side of my practice.

If you’re looking for mentorship where you’re actively involved in the work—not just watching from the sidelines—this is it.

"Having Alice in my corner has elevated my entire practice."

I’ve been co-counseling with Alice since 2023, and together we’ve worked on more than 48 matters—spanning T visas, VAWA, F-1 changes of status, E-2 visas, PERM, and H-1Bs, as well as federal asylum mandamus litigation, complex dependency and SIJS matters, complex RFEs, and complex NOIDs.

The scope and depth of what we’ve handled together is incredible—and our collaboration has generated approximately $400,000 in revenue (and counting).

As someone whose primary focus is removal defense and humanitarian immigration, Alice’s expertise in employment-based, investor, and federal litigation matters has been invaluable. She’s helped me expand what I can offer my clients and strengthened the strategic options I can present—especially when I believe that asylum should be a last resort.

My firm remains the main point of contact for clients, but with Alice as co-counsel, I’m able to provide a broader and more sophisticated level of representation. I never feel like I’m handing my clients off; instead, I’m enhancing what my firm delivers by partnering with someone I trust completely. We’re a great duo—and that’s made all the difference.

"It feels like I’ve gained both a mentor and a teammate.

I’ve had the opportunity to co-counsel with Alice on nine cases so far—including H-1Bs, PERMs, E-2s, H-2Bs, and even an EB-1C—and every single one has been a learning experience. Her strategic thinking, calm confidence, and communication skills continue to impress me.

What I value most is how collaborative our relationship is. Alice truly makes me feel like she’s part of my team. We’ve conducted many client consultations together, and I love how easy it is to schedule joint calls with her. It’s not just mentorship—it’s partnership.

I’ve grown so much through our work together, and I now feel more capable and supported in handling complex employment-based and investor visa matters.

For any attorney looking to deepen their knowledge with the support of someone who is generous with their time, insights, and approach—I can’t recommend this enough.

"Alice makes sure I don’t just know what to do—she makes sure I understand why.

I’ve been working with Alice since August 2023, and she has mentored me on all of my PERM cases as well as one H-1B we co-counseled together. She also helps me select the right O*NET codes for positions and co-drafts job descriptions with me, which has given me much more confidence in building strong PERM cases.

For my PERM work, we use an hourly mentorship structure where I predraft each step and Alice reviews my work, gives detailed feedback, and explains her thought process. She’s incredibly thorough—always making sure I understand the reasoning behind each decision, which is crucial since PERM is not a forgiving process.

I’ve also sought Alice’s guidance on strategy for RFEs, including an EB-1 and an O-1, and both of those cases were ultimately approved. Her insight gave me the confidence to approach complex challenges with clarity and precision.

One of the most valuable experiences was co-counseling an H-1B for a client in the U.S. on TPS. Together, we navigated consular processing and successfully transitioned the client from a humanitarian visa path to an employment-based option. This is a complex area that many lawyers struggle with, but Alice walked me through it step by step.

Having her as a mentor has not only sharpened my skills but also expanded the services I can confidently provide for my clients.

Alice has been the mentor I can always turn to—no judgment, just guidance.

Early in my career as a solo attorney, I often felt unsure of where to turn with questions—especially the ones that might seem “simple” to more experienced attorneys. Alice made me feel completely comfortable reaching out. I never felt judged; instead, she gave me the sounding board I needed to serve my clients with confidence.

When I accepted an offer to join another firm, our mentorship didn’t end. I still reach out to Alice with questions, and we’ve even co-counseled two matters together. Right now, we’re working on a PERM case, and in the past, we tackled a particularly complex matter involving a U.S. citizen trying to prove her citizenship at birth. The case had already been denied multiple times when the client worked with other law firms, but when the client came to me, I turned to Alice for co-counsel assistance. With Alice’s guidance, we secured the approval—and the client was overjoyed.

Alice has been a consistent source of knowledge and encouragement throughout my career. Whether I’ve needed reassurance on a small detail or guidance on a high-stakes case, I’ve always known I could count on her.

"From NIWs to Complex H-1Bs, Alice’s Guidance Made the Difference."

I started my own firm early in my career, and during those first years, Alice was an incredible resource. She reviewed and provided feedback on my NIW cases, and it was not long before I was confident enough to handle NIWs on my own.

Over time, we’ve also collaborated on federal litigation, H-2B matters, and several H-1Bs. This year, we faced a particularly difficult and complex H-1B that required a creative strategy. With Alice’s guidance, we secured an approval for the client—a result that may not have been possible without her insight.

What I value most is knowing that I can always reach out to Alice with questions and that she will support not just me, but also the growth of my firm. Her mentorship has been a constant source of knowledge, encouragement, and collaboration.