Clarissa Grimes

Clarissa Grimes is a skilled attorney with significant experience in immigration law and legal advocacy. Currently serving as a Staff Attorney at the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center since July 2021, Clarissa previously worked as an Attorney Advisor for the U.S. Department of Justice from September 2018 to July 2021, focusing on immigration review processes. Clarissa's legal expertise is complemented by roles in various organizations, including a legal internship at Farmworker Legal Services and a position as Senior Articles Editor for the Michigan State Law Review. Education includes a Juris Doctor degree from Michigan State University College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in International/Global Studies and Psychology from Spring Arbor University.