About Us

  U.S. Immigration Attorney Robert A. Perkins—famously known as "The Immigration Professor"—is a nationally recognized legal expert with over three decades of experience guiding families, entrepreneurs, and corporations through the complex U.S. immigration system. A former adjunct law professor at the University of Illinois College of Law

  U.S. Immigration Attorney Robert A. Perkins—famously known as "The Immigration Professor"—is a nationally recognized legal expert with over three decades of experience guiding families, entrepreneurs, and corporations through the complex U.S. immigration system. A former adjunct law professor at the University of Illinois College of Law, Perkins graduated magna cum laude from both Beloit College and the University of Illinois College of Law before launching his legal career at Dentons.

Since founding the Law Offices of The Immigration Professor in 1994, Perkins has represented thousands of clients nationwide in high-stakes federal immigration litigation, deportation defense, family green cards, and complex business visas (H-1B, L-1, E-2). Rated 10/10 on Justia and a multi-time Clients' Choice Award winner, he has made legal history arguing groundbreaking cases in the U.S. Court of Appeals and setting precedents featured in major media outlets, including The New York Times. Known for his deeply empathetic, detail-oriented approach and passion for mentoring, Perkins operates accross all Immigration professor offices, serving a global clientele supported by a multilingual legal team.

Lauren Gabbaian graduated from Loyola Law School and has been practicing law since 2013. Ms. Gabbaian has focused her practice solely on immigration law since 2016. Ms. Gabbaian has experience in a wide variety of immigration cases, including family-based immigration, adjustment of status, naturalization, removal of conditions (I-751), H-

Lauren Gabbaian graduated from Loyola Law School and has been practicing law since 2013. Ms. Gabbaian has focused her practice solely on immigration law since 2016. Ms. Gabbaian has experience in a wide variety of immigration cases, including family-based immigration, adjustment of status, naturalization, removal of conditions (I-751), H-1Bs, Labor Certifications, I-140s, complex removal/deportation cases, unlawful presence waivers, and more.

Ms. Gabbaian is the immediate past President of the Barristers Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association (“BHBA”).  She has also served as the Communications and New Media Chair of the Barristers and Entertainment Sections of the BHBA, where she has arranged seminars, including for entertainment lawyers, on the intersection of immigration and entertainment law.  She has also been active in the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”) and has lectured at AILA round tables on Law and Technology issues.  She was also a winner of the 2022 “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” Immigration knowledge contest, MC’d by eminent immigration attorney Ira Kurzban and a panel of other AILA attorneys.

While Ms. Gabbaian is currently focusing solely on immigration law, she has previously handled a variety of sophisticated legal matters in employment litigation and entertainment law. 

In addition to her legal experience, Ms. Gabbaian has won 19 radio contests and has a passion for tabletop strategy games like Settlers of Catan. And did we mention she also speaks Farsi?

Vanessa Ruiz attended Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth, where she earned her Juris Doctor and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2016. Since then, she has dedicated her legal career exclusively to practicing immigration law. She has represented individuals and families in a wide range of family-based and humanitaria

Vanessa Ruiz attended Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth, where she earned her Juris Doctor and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2016. Since then, she has dedicated her legal career exclusively to practicing immigration law. She has represented individuals and families in a wide range of family-based and humanitarian immigration matters before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals. Over the years, she has successfully represented thousands of clients and has significant experience handling complex cases, including immigration waivers and other forms of discretionary relief.

Vanessa grew up in El Paso, Texas, a vibrant Hispanic community just minutes from the U.S.–Mexico border. Witnessing firsthand the immigration challenges faced by families in her hometown inspired her to pursue a legal career advocating for immigrants and their loved ones. She is also fluent in both English and Spanish.

Outside of her legal practice, Vanessa enjoys spending time with her husband and their six rescue dogs. She is passionate about helping animals in need and can often be seen rescuing dogs off the street and working to place them in safe, loving homes.

  Tania T. Nuñez Amador is a Southern California-based immigration attorney licensed since 2013, who brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her practice. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, she crossed the U.S.-Mexico border at age four and grew up in Los Angeles, overcoming language and financial barriers. She we

  Tania T. Nuñez Amador is a Southern California-based immigration attorney licensed since 2013, who brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her practice. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, she crossed the U.S.-Mexico border at age four and grew up in Los Angeles, overcoming language and financial barriers. She went on to earn her B.A. summa cum laude and her Juris Doctor from UCLA, earning the 2010 California Bar Foundation Diversity Scholarship and dedicating extensive time to public service work during law school.

Inspired by her own immigration journey, Ms. Nuñez Amador transitioned from entertainment law to exclusively practicing immigration law in 2016. Her practice focuses on removal defense and family-based immigration matters, including family petitions, adjustment of status, naturalization, DACA, waivers, and consular processing. A trusted legal voice who has contributed commentary to outlets like The Desert Sun, she also provides pro bono representation to asylum-seeking women and children through Esperanza Catholic Charities.

Ms. Nuñez Amador approaches every case with deep empathy, understanding firsthand the hopes, fears, and sacrifices that immigrant families face when navigating the complex legal system. Driven by a lifelong passion for service, education, and advocacy, she is dedicated to helping clients secure safety, stability, and opportunity in the United States. Outside of her legal work, she is an active animal advocate who operates a dog and cat sanctuary in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

   Diana Chavez is an attorney admitted to practice in New York since 2014. She earned her Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Brooklyn Law School and received her Juris Doctor degree in Bolivia. She began her legal career as in-house counsel for a multimillion-dollar company, advising on corporate and business matters, before transitioning to im

   Diana Chavez is an attorney admitted to practice in New York since 2014. She earned her Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Brooklyn Law School and received her Juris Doctor degree in Bolivia. She began her legal career as in-house counsel for a multimillion-dollar company, advising on corporate and business matters, before transitioning to immigration law in 2021.

Diana served as Director of Immigration at a boutique law firm in New York City, specializing in business immigration by assisting companies in bringing managers, executives, and other key professionals to the United States. She advised employers on employment-based immigration strategies and also managed a broad range of family-based immigration, helping relatives obtain their green cards through adjustment of status or consular processing.

Diana later served at the NYC Asylum Application Help Center, an emergency initiative under Mayor Adams in partnership with the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs ("MOIA"), providing critical legal services to newly arrived migrants in completing and filing more than 111,000 applications for asylum, work permits, and Temporary Protective Status ("TPS"). She supervised attorneys and non legal staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality services. Additionally, her team successfully submitted over four hundred Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) cases, expanding access to lawful immigration pathways for vulnerable immigrant youth. Her work included one-on-one advising and large-scale training for hundreds of young people with pending applications, preparing them for hearings, interviews, and next steps in their immigration process.

Drawing on her extensive experience in business, family and humanitarian immigration, Diana provides strategic and compassionate representation tailored to each client’s unique circumstances. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of her practice, she enjoys playing and watching tennis, travelling, and spending time with her family.