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Firm Once Again Recognized by Chambers and Partners USA
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Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Weaver Schlenger & Mazel has been recognized by the Chambers and Partners USA 2010 guide as one of the top corporate immigration law firms in California.  The guide emphasized the firm’s “excellent service” to universities, research institutions, start-ups and mid-size companies in all areas of business immigration.  Partner Mary Jane Weaver was praised as "knowledgeable, thorough, and always on top of things." Partner Kirsten Schlenger was recognized for her "broad experience" in immigration law.
 
WSM Attorneys Receive Top Ratings by Super Lawyers
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Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Kirsten Schlenger has been named a Northern California "Super Lawyer" by her peers in the immigration field for the seventh year in a row.  Additionally, associate attorney Lisa Baker has been recognized for the second year in a row as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers 2010.  Click here for more information.

 
Partner Mary Jane Weaver to Provide Continuing Legal Education
Written by Weaver, Schlenger & Mazel   
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
On May 25, Partner Mary Jane Weaver will speak on the latest mine fields and developments in PERM labor certification law at the NorCal Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyer’s Association’s New Member Division’s training event.  Mary Jane previously authored “Recruitment Under PERM: Lessons Learned (So Far)” in the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s David Stanton Labor Certification Manual.
 
WSM Immigration and Advocacy Efforts
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Tuesday, 04 May 2010

WSM applauds the outreach work of our Associates Lisa Baker and Stephanie Smith and Partner Kirsten Schlenger. 

Northern California Citizenship Day. Our senior associate Lisa Baker played a leadership role in organizing San Francisco’s recent Citizenship Day in April sponsored by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”), and our associate Stephanie Smith worked hard as a volunteer attorney alongside Lisa all day at the event.   Through Lisa’s and Stephanie’s tenacious efforts to address immigration legal issues and the likewise work of attorney and other volunteers, the group assisted nearly 100 lower income applicants in their quest for U.S. citizenship.  The pro bono event received favorable coverage by several local news stations.  Organizers have been lauded for their successful community outreach efforts.

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USCIS Developments: San Francisco Stakeholders Meeting
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Thursday, 15 April 2010
WSM attorneys Kirsten Schlenger and Stephanie Smith participated in the San Francisco Stakeholders meeting with USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas on April 14.  They were encouraged by his commitment to serving immigrants as well as his understanding of the issues and challenges facing his agency, and finally by his willingness to receive feedback from and listen to the community.  Ms. Schlenger questioned how his understanding would translate quickly into changes and improvements in the adjudicating officer field and offered suggestions for areas needing improvement.  It was a very constructive meeting which we hope will lead to results shortly.  
 
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