OUR TEAM
Meet our professionals
Akshita Patel
Akshita Patel is the Senior Attorney at James Immigration Law, where she reviews clients’ stories to help craft the most effective legal strategy tailored to their unique needs. She provides not only legal knowledge, but clarity, direction, and deep empathy drawn from her own experience immigrating from Chingola, Zambia to the U.S. at age 12—a process that took over a decade to gain permanent residency.
Akshita earned her J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law in 2016. She began practicing immigration law in 2015, founding her own firm focused on removal defense and Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) cases. After merging her firm, she broadened her practice to include employment-based and humanitarian immigration and now mentors attorneys, particularly in handling T visa cases.
Fluent in Spanish, Hindi, Gujarati, and Urdu, Akshita connects with a wide range of clients in their own language. She is proud to be part of a team that delivers compassionate, high-quality advocacy, and believes in making immigration support accessible and personal.
Fluent in Spanish, Hindi, Gujarati, and Urdu, Akshita connects with a wide range of clients in their own language. She is proud to be part of a team that delivers compassionate, high-quality advocacy, and believes in making immigration support accessible and personal.
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Mayra Leon
Mayra León is a Legal Intake Specialist at James Immigration Law, where she provides essential support to clients and guides them to better understand their legal process. As someone who immigrated to the United States from Guadalajara, Mexico, Mayra understands firsthand the challenges and hopes that accompany the immigration process. Her personal experience fuels her empathy and commitment to making each client feel seen, heard and accompanied.
In addition to her work at the firm, Mayra serves in the U.S. Army Reserve, reflecting values of service, discipline and dedication both in and out of uniform. Her unique background allows her to connect with clients on a personal level, while maintaining the professionalism and integrity that the legal field demands.
Mayra is proud to be part of the James Immigration Law team, a team committed to each individual story and to helping families navigate life-changing processes with confidence and companionship.
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Yeimira Henao
Yeimira Henao is the Intake Manager at James Immigration Law, where she leads a dedicated team of more than 30 professionals committed to uncovering and preserving the stories that become the foundation of legal immigration pathways. With three years of experience in immigration and five years in sales, she brings empathy and efficiency to every client interaction.Born and raised in Medellin, Colombia, Yeimira holds a diploma in Sales and Commercial Management from Politécnico de Colombia and is currently pursuing a degree in Audiovisual Communication at Politécnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid. She also earned a certificate in Digital Marketing from Coderhouse.Her passion for storytelling, originally fueled through screenwriting and filmmaking, found a deeper purpose in the field of immigration, where every narrative can lead to life-changing results.Yeimira believes James Immigration Law stands out for its commitment to justice and learning. With a strong background in immigration and leadership, she is dedicated to training and empowering her team to navigate legal complexities with compassion, integrity and determination.
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Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres is a Supervisor Intake Specialists at James Immigration Law. He was born and raised in Medellin, Colombia. Mr. Torres has a bachelor’s degree in business management from CES University, a Postgraduate in marketing management at CEIPA powered by Arizona State University and a Master in Commercial Planning at EIG in Spain. He also had an exchange experience at Budapest Business University in Hungary, where he learned about intercultural communication and leadership. He is fluent in Spanish and English and Portuguese. Mr. Torres is passionate about helping people obtain their goals by guiding them down the right path to change.
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Sara Sanchez
Sara is a Supervisor Intake Specialists at James Immigration Law. Was born and raised in Medellín, Colombia. She studied law out of a deep passion for helping others, and her work has always focused on making a positive impact.
With close friends and family members who are immigrants in the U.S, she feels a deep empathy for each story that comes through the firm. This connection fuels her commitment to give her very best and be of real help to those in need.
James Immigration Law is an incredible firm, known for its values, empathy, trust, honesty, and most importantly, the belief that your story truly matters. Here, you're never just a number.
Sara believes her values align perfectly with those of the firm. With her background in law, her deep sense of empathy, and her commitment to service, she brings both heart and professionalism to her role. What drives her every day is the opportunity to listen, connect, and be a source of clarity and support for those navigating difficult and often emotional immigration journeys.
James Immigration Law is an incredible firm, known for its values, empathy, trust, honesty, and most importantly, the belief that your story truly matters. Here, you're never just a number.
Sara believes her values align perfectly with those of the firm. With her background in law, her deep sense of empathy, and her commitment to service, she brings both heart and professionalism to her role. What drives her every day is the opportunity to listen, connect, and be a source of clarity and support for those navigating difficult and often emotional immigration journeys.
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Maria Aguero
Maria Aguero is a Senior Paralegal and Intake Specialist at James Immigration Law, where she has worked since 2017. She holds an associate's degree in paralegal studies and a bachelor's in legal studies. With over a decade of experience, Maria understands the challenges of immigration and uses her knowledge to support the firm’s mission of keeping families together and offering life-changing solutions with honesty and compassion.
The daughter of Cuban immigrants who fled persecution, Maria deeply understands the struggles of clients. She applies strong empathy to listen to and understand their stories, believing everyone deserves to feel heard. She is especially passionate about working with survivors of human trafficking, offering a safe environment to process their trauma and reminding them they are defined not by their struggles, but by their strength.
Maria empowers clients to rediscover their sense of self and find hope in a brighter future.
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Tomas Cadavid
Tomas Cadavid is a Lead Follow-Up and Conversion Specialist at James Immigration Law, his role is to follow up with potential clients. He works in coordination with the sales and intake teams to ensure clear, timely and targeted communication so that each person understands their legal options. Her focus is on organizing the follow-up process, gathering accurate information and building relationships based on trust.
She has a background in Business Administration and has furthered her studies in areas such as psychoanalysis and anthropology, which allows her to approach each interaction with a broader understanding of the human contexts behind each case. At a young age she developed an interest in other cultures after participating in an exchange program in Canada, an experience that strengthened her perspective on diversity and migration.
In her work she prioritizes listening, clarity in communication and consistency in follow-up, understanding that these elements can make a significant difference for people facing complex immigration processes. She is distinguished by a professional, organized and attentive approach to the needs of each client, contributing to the firm's commitment to provide accessible and high quality legal guidance.
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Sara Rojas
Sara Rojas is a Legal Intake Specialist at the firm, was born in Colombia and has a professional degree in international relations with a specialization in government, management and public affairs. In her professional experience she has worked in peace processes, in social and humanitarian projects and in governmental administration projects, which has given her great experience in the field of social work. During her professional development Sara has found in humanitarian work a strong connection with her personal values and principles. She considers that the work that allows her to help others is not only a way to make a living but also a way to contribute as a human being to a better society. Her work at James Immigration Law has strengthened this deep social commitment to contribute every day and with every action to help people to improve their quality of life. Her motto is “I can't change the world, but if I can help ONE person organize his status, I am helping to change HIS world, and it is an honor to be part of that change”.
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Miguel Rodriguez
Miguel Rodriguez is a Intake Specialist at James Immigration Law. His role is to be the primary bridge and fundamental support for those seeking to build a new life and adjust their status in the United States. His professional journey is diverse, spanning from intake coordination to customer service and administrative management. However, his true passion lies in human connection and the positive impact he can make on his clients' lives.
Miguel's work extends beyond mere case management; it is deeply humanitarian. He sits with each prospective client, providing a safe space for them to share their story and challenges, listening with empathy and without judgment. He understands the complexity and sensitivity of every situation. Through detailed listening, he collaborates closely with the firm's lead attorneys.Miguel is proud to be the link between clients' needs and the attorneys' legal expertise. He is committed to accompanying them every step of the process, ensuring they feel understood, supported, and guided toward a safer and more hopeful future.
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