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Women’s History Month: Inspiring Immigration Stories at WR Immigration | Josune Aguirre Gamez

Mar 14, 2023 | Announcements, Community

Celebrate Women’s History Month with WR Immigration as we continue our “My Immigration Story” campaign, featuring the exceptional journey of Senior Associate Josune Aguirre Gamez.

Last year, WR Immigration began our “My Immigration Story” campaign to showcase the exceptional accomplishments of our team members. In honor of Women’s History Month this year, we’re continuing to highlight the inspiring immigration journeys of our WR team, with a special focus on the outstanding contributions of Senior Associate Josune Aguirre Gamez.

The video below is an initiative led by WR Immigration’s DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) Committee. We strive to create a firm that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible for everyone at WR Immigration. Our work in the immigration field allows us to help people from all around the world. As leaders, we understand that our role extends beyond our crucial work, and we’ve built a firm that prioritizes opportunity for all.

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