MAURICIO ZAPATA SANCHEZ
Queens,NY
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Issues
Horizonte De Esperanza Org
New York, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Directed suggestions about immigration issues.
- Provided guidance on complex immigration issues to clients.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to immigration issues.
- Interpreted data contained in federal databases relating to immigration issues.
- Provided support to foreign regarding with immigration issues.
- Advised clients on the best course of action to take when dealing with complex immigration issues.
- Provided information about immigration issues including naturalization processes, family-based petitions, asylum requests and deportation proceedings.
- Advised clients on visa requirements, travel restrictions, deportation proceedings, asylum applications, and other immigration-related issues.
- Conducted research and prepared memorandum regarding legal issues in areas such as immigration.
- Developed strategies to solve problems related to immigration status or other issues facing immigrants.
- Developed strategies to resolve complex issues related to immigration services processing.
Senior Lawyer
Consulting Data Systems
Bogota, Colombia
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Provided legal advice to clients on a variety of topics, including contract negotiation and dispute resolution.
- Conducted research into complex legal issues and drafted briefs for court cases.
- Represented clients in state and federal courts at hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations and other proceedings.
- Advised corporate clients on compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Drafted documents such as contracts, wills, trusts, leases and loan agreements.
- Prepared legal opinions regarding various areas of law including real estate transactions, labor laws and securities regulations.
- Interpreted legislation, rulings and regulations to advise clients on their rights and responsibilities under the law.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Passing Grade in American Government
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA03-2018
Master of Science - Magister in Law Master Degree
University ICESI
Colombia11-2015
Master of Science - Commercial Law Degree
University ICESI
Colombia08-2012
Master of Science - Bachelor Degree
Unidad Central del Cauca
Colombia08-2011
Master of Science - Master of Law Comparative Law
Master of Science Law Comparative Law (currently)
San Diego University, CASkills
- Issues Resolution
- Solving production issues
- Complex coverage issues
- Immigration law skills
- Exceptional knowledge of program development
- Proficient in the English language
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Immigration Issues
Horizonte De Esperanza Org
01.2023 - Current
Senior Lawyer
Consulting Data Systems
01.2019 - 12.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Passing Grade in American Government
Harvard University
Master of Science - Magister in Law Master Degree
University ICESI
Master of Science - Commercial Law Degree
University ICESI
Master of Science - Bachelor Degree
Unidad Central del Cauca
Master of Science - Master of Law Comparative Law
Master of Science Law Comparative Law (currently)