Since 2009, Katherine has served the immigrant community and their family members in the United States and around the world. She specializes in working with youth, families, asylum-seekers, and folks living with arrest histories. Katherine speaks Spanish fluently and primarily works with community members from Latin America and the Caribbean. Before starting Beck Immigration Law in September 2021, she worked at various non-profit organizations.
Katherine is licensed to practice federal immigration law nationwide. She is admitted to the New York State Bar.
WHY IMMIGRATION?
Born in New York City, Katherine was surrounded by many cultures from childhood. Her stepmother, once an undocumented immigrant and now a U.S. citizen, inspired her to join the fight for justice. Everyone deserves access to high-quality and affordable legal services on their journey through the U.S. immigration system.
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, Public Interest Public Service Scholar,
American University, Washington College of Law (2017)
Bachelor of Arts, University of Southern California (2007)
EXPERIENCE
Managing Attorney, Beck Immigration Law, PLLC
New York, NY (est. Sept. 2021)
Supervising Attorney, Immigrant Justice Corps
New York, NY (2019-2021)
Staff Attorney, IJC Fellow, Brooklyn Defender Services
Brooklyn, NY (2017-2019)
Law Clerk, Public Defender Services for the District of Columbia Washington, DC (2016-2017)
Legal Intern, Board of Immigration Appeals
Washington, DC (2016)
Legal Intern, Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights Coalition
Washington, DC (2015)
Accredited Representative, Ayuda
Washington, DC (2011-2014)
Accredited Representative, ProBAR
South Texas (2009-2011)