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Evelyn Wiese

Litigation Attorney at Americans for Immigrant Justice

Evelyn Wiese is a skilled litigation attorney currently serving at Americans for Immigrant Justice since January 2023. With a strong background in immigration law, Evelyn held the position of Immigration Defense Attorney at Alameda County Public Defender from April 2020 to February 2023 and previously worked as a Staff Attorney at the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) from March 2017 to April 2020. Early career experience includes roles as an Associate at Shearman & Sterling LLP focused on international arbitration and as a Summer Associate in capital markets and litigation/international arbitration. Evelyn began legal training as a Legal Intern at the Habeas Corpus Resource Center. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Law (JD) from Columbia Law School, a Master of Arts in Social Sciences with a focus on Political Theory from the University of Chicago, and a Bachelor's degree in College of Letters from Wesleyan University.

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New York, United States

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Americans for Immigrant Justice

Americans for Immigrant Justice (AI Justice) is an award-winning non-profit law firm that fights for justice for immigrants through a combination of direct representation, impact litigation, advocacy and outreach. In Florida and on a national level, we champion the rights of unaccompanied immigrant children; advocate for survivors of trafficking and domestic violence; serve as a watchdog on immigration detention practices and policies; fight to keep families informed, empowered and together; and pursue redress on behalf of immigrant groups with particular and compelling claims to justice.