In collaboration with the Victim Rights Law Center, we adopted approximately 30 immigrant families and donated gifts from their wish list in December 2018 and December 2019. Wishes ranging from bed sheets to Primark gift cards were fulfilled by the Firm’s employees. Our elves enjoyed wrapping! We look forward to continuing this tradition for years to come.
The following is an open to letter that was sent last week to our entire WR Immigration staff from the DEIA committee. We share it here in hopes that its invitation might also prove fruitful to all WR Immigration circles. Dear WR Immigration Family, We are heartbroken by the mass shootings that have occurred over the past week. The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Committee is inviting the firm to reflect on these tragedies and the responsibility we hold, both individually and at the collective level, to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and tolerant for all. We stand with those who have lost loved ones to senseless acts of violence this week motivated by racism and hate. In particular, we would like to express our condolences to the Black community in Buffalo, New York who was targeted in a mass shooting by a self-described fascist and white supremacist. The perpetrator killed 10 innocent shoppers and left 3 wounded when he opened fire at a grocery store in Buffalo. He left behind a heinous manifesto espousing a conspiratorial belief in “white replacement” as a consequence of immigration policies, as well as racist beliefs about Blacks and Jews. In addition, […]
This May, WR Immigration is celebrating the outstanding contributions of our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) partners. Partner Naveen Rahman Bhora quickly stands out as a leader in the field, having cultivated an international reputation for her expertise in U.S. immigration matters. Her accomplishments include scores of publications on advanced immigration topics, presentations at local and national immigration forums, and leadership roles on several AILA committees. As a mother of twins and a Bangladeshi immigrant, Naveen also brings a unique perspective and skillset to the field of immigration. Naveen’s motto is “immigration is not a transaction, it’s a relationship.” Her practice is driven by a profound empathy for clients stemming from her early exposure to humanitarian work, as well as a passion for guiding individuals through complex legal processes. Naveen’s professional and academic experience is undeniably impressive, and her skillset produces optimal results for clients. At the end of the day, Naveen gets satisfaction knowing she makes a positive impact in people’s lives and for Naveen, that is the heart of immigration work. We are proud to share Naveen’s inspiring immigration journey. More About Naveen’s Immigration Story Labor shortages and U.S. immigration Immigrants play a key role in the […]
