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Author Archives: Nicole M. Whitaker

Disappointed in the DAPA Decision Deadlock

  On Thursday, the immigration law community was disheartened by the Supreme Court’s tie on the decision on Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The tie affirms the ...

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Working with work flows

I’m a visual person, and I'm excited to start incorporating work flows into my practice to show myself that I’m on track.

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Some tricks to making a client’s visit a treat

You probably won't see people dressed up as lawyers on Halloween, but many would put us in the same category as witches and blood-sucking vampires. Here are a couple ways to prove them wrong.

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The purpose for my practice

When I graduated from law school, I realized that I had the opportunity to serve the underrepresented immigrant community.

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How to provide unsolicited advice

Family members have puppies and rainbows in their eyes. You see two freight trains barreling toward each other on the same track. What do you do?

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Why you should become an adjunct

Teaching at a law school has served me in many ways. It’s the perfect extracurricular activity for a young lawyer.

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Puppy love

Gaining a new appreciation for working parents as I adjust to adding a four-legged member to my family.

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Disappointed in the DAPA Decision Deadlock

 On Thursday, the immigration law community was disheartened by the Supreme Court’s tie on the decision on Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).  The tie affirms the ...

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