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Karla Verma

Karla Verma

Migrant Law Clerk

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Legal Officer

  • Education

    • The University of Georgia

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor's Spanish

      Activities and Societies: Mu Sigma Upsilon Pre-Medical Curriculum

    • Charleston School of Law

      2013 - 2016
      Doctor of Law (JD)

      Activities and Societies: President, Latino Law Students Association; Senior Research Editor, Charleston Law Review, Volume X; Dr. Raymond S. Greenberg MUSC Presidential Scholars Program, Advisory Committee (2nd Year); Women in Law (1st Year)

  • Experience

    • South Carolina Legal Services

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
      Migrant Law Clerk

      Research cases, contact clients, and participate in outreach sessions

    • Catholic Charities Atlanta

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      Legal Intern

      • Prepared and filed U-visas• Updated client information on LawLogix• Performed clerical/office work (mail, filing, managing the phone, pleadings)• Researched asylum based on forced abortion and gang-related asylum • Wrote a memorandum for asylum of a domestic violence victim• Interpreted for consults and USCIS• Gained experience in USCIS, Atlanta Immigration Ct, the Stewart Detention Ctr, & Juvenile Ct• Wrote an appellate brief on “exceptional circumstances” & proper notice- In Absentia Removal• Translated Personal Statements• Processed Request for Evidence• Participated in CLE Model Hearing Program Show less

    • Immigrant Legal Center, LLC

      Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
      Paralegal

      •Perform client consultations•Write/file motions and briefs, including appeals•Interact with law enforcement and solicitors to attain U-visa certifications•Prepare and file DACA & Asylum applications, Relative Petitions, SIJS, U-visas, TPS•File Family Court documents (Summons, Complaints, Answers, along with other pretrial paperwork)•Translate documents•Manage staff assignments

    • Urbina Immigration Law

      Mar 2017 - now

      • Chief Legal Officer

        Mar 2024 - now

      • Managing Attorney

        May 2023 - Mar 2024

      • Senior Attorney

        Mar 2017 - May 2023

    • Auto-Mate, LLC

      Apr 2023 - Mar 2024
      Automation Consultant

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • LexisNexis Legal Research Certification

      LexisNexis
      Oct 2013

    • Westlaw Next Legal Research Certification

      Thomson Reuters
      Oct 2013

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer (Presidential Scholar's Program)

      Issued by Medical University of South Carolina on Jan 2014
      Medical University of South CarolinaAssociated with Karla Verma

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Ronald McDonald House Charities on Aug 2005
      Ronald McDonald House CharitiesAssociated with Karla Verma