We partnered with the Political Asylum/Immigrant Refugee Project (PAIR) and hosted our first asylum intake clinic, completing 22 intakes in 2016. The Firm is grateful for this important collaboration and continues to assist with asylum case intakes. New volunteers take part in a training session that provides the goals of the intake process, an overview of asylum law, and an overview of working with trauma survivors.
MLK Day celebrates the life work and contributions of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., America’s great civil rights activist and leader. Dr. King is remembered as a visionary thinker, wordsmith, and leader who played a pivotal role in dismantling institutionalized racism. His powerful, non-violent activism targeted the segregation of schools and public facilities, barriers to voting rights, as well as the moral fabric of a country that permitted bigoted attitudes and laws. On December 10th, 1964, Dr. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his “non-violent struggle for the civil rights for the Afro-American population.” Fifty-six years later, we can still stand with Dr. King by “[using] time creatively, in the knowledge that the time is always ripe to do right.” WR Immigration believes that we and our partners have a special calling in our daily work to live out MLK’s legacy. In the spirit of MLK Day, WR Immigration is pleased to share five ways that our firm works to promote equality, justice, and respect in our workplace and communities. MLK’s Legacy at WR Immigration – Our DEI&A Commitment We are committed to equity in the workplace through trainings, mentorship, and fair employment practices. We create opportunities to celebrate diversity, “tell your story,” and practice inclusivity in the workplace. We practice corporate giving to support organizations committed to racial and social justice. We host firm-wide learning experiences that create dialogue and learning about bias, gender expression, and respect in the workplace. We provide pro-bono services to support marginalized groups and refugees.
A special WR Immigration post celebrating Women’s History Month. by Lindsey Hogan According to WR Partner Vivian Zhu, living your best life means learning to embrace change and challenge. Vivian’s immigration story involves a series of courageous moves that show this mantra in action. In a period of less than 10 years, Vivian lived on three different continents, got married, and changed careers. Most recently, Vivian has embarked on the journey of motherhood all while balancing life as a partner and immigration attorney at WR Immigration. At every juncture, the temptation to be fearful was present, but Vivian chose the path of courage. Her secret weapon is optimism, a trait she learned from her grandmother. Watch Vivian’s immigration story below! More About Vivian Zhu’s Immigration Story Opening doors through study abroad… In 2007, Vivian Zhu moved to the United States to attend law school at University of Southern California. Vivian knew little about Los Angeles before her move but would grow to love the city where movie stars, surfers, and spicy foods abound. Admittedly, Vivian was nervous to move to a foreign country. This would be her first time living abroad. Vivian was encouraged by her grandmother not to be afraid […]
