Marybel Garcia Gomez is the Employee Experience Manager at James Immigration Law. She was born and raised in Medellin, Colombia. Mrs. Garcia Gomez studied advertising and marketing, human resource management, and business administration. She has volunteered in disaster prevention. Mrs. Garcia Gomez has extensive professional experience in customer service, operations management, team building and leadership. She is proficient in Spanish and English. Mrs. Garcia Gomez is empathetic understanding that behind every case are human beings. She is proud to be part of the team and is committed to favorable outcomes on each case she works on.

Mateo Ramirez is an Executive Assistant at James Immigration Law, where he supports the CEO directly by managing priorities, coordinating schedules, and ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly at the highest level of the firm. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business and was drawn to this work by a combination of curiosity, purpose, and a desire to contribute to something meaningful. He is motivated by the opportunity to support leadership that guides clients through some of the most difficult and uncertain moments in their lives. He takes pride in being part of a mission-driven organization that approaches this responsibility with seriousness and compassion. Even behind the scenes, he believes his work helps create structure, focus, and lasting impact.

Mateo Soto receptionist at James Immigration law is 31 years old and has a deep passion for cultures, music, and the arts. Professionally trained as an aircraft mechanic, he also brings extensive experience in customer service, having worked across Latin America and the United States. Since his early twenties, he has shown a genuine commitment to helping others, actively participating in nonprofit organizations focused on empowering individuals to transform their lives.

Melina Patiño is part of the receptionist team at the firm, where she answers calls and directs them to the appropriate departments. In this role, she supports daily operations and helps ensure communication flows smoothly across the team. Born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, she worked as an interpreter for four years, focusing on workers’ compensation cases. During that time, she assisted immigrant workers by interpreting at medical appointments, hearings, with insurance companies, and other related processes. Through this experience, she developed a growing interest in immigration related work and decided to explore roles beyond interpretation. She hopes to continue learning and expanding her expertise in areas connected to immigration and public services.

Michelle Escobar Reina is a Declaration Specialist at James Immigration Law, where she prepares client declarations with empathy, care, and a high level of professionalism. She is a licensed psychologist with more than four years of experience working in the immigration field. Michelle has always been strongly motivated by community-centered work and by contributing to the well-being and quality of life of others. She firmly believes that James Immigration Law plays a meaningful role in supporting individuals and families by promoting safety, stability, and long-term security, and she feels grateful and fulfilled to be part of this mission. Michelle brings a strong sense of commitment, humanity, and honesty, contributing thoughtfully and responsibly to the effective development of her work and to the firm’s mission.

Natalia Herrera is a Records Specialist at James Immigration Law. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, she earned her law degree from the Externado University of Colombia. Ms. Herrera brings experience in criminal law and human rights, is fluent in both Spanish and English, and has conversational proficiency in French. She is passionate about immigration law, inspired by its power to reunite families and create opportunities for a better future in the United States.

Paola Cortés López is the Accounting & Administrative Analyst at James Immigration Law team, where she provides support, focusing on process organization and efficient resource management. Originally from Manizales, Colombia, Paola earned her professional degree and completed her specialization in Financial Management there. Her education has helped her develop a strategic and detail-oriented mindset, which she now applies with dedication and responsibility in her role.
Her interest in working in a multicultural environment like James Immigration Law comes from her passion for connecting with people, learning from their stories, and contributing her experience to meaningful, human-centered causes. She believes that sound financial management can also be a tool to support important processes in people’s lives.
Paola is known for her warmth, positive attitude, and strong teamwork skills. She’s a committed professional, passionate about what she does, and always eager to keep growing.

Santiago Sánchez is a Customer Experience Specialist, serving as the point of contact between our clients and the legal team, creating a welcoming and trusting environment, and ensuring that each person receives timely and accurate assistance and information. He is an attorney and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in human rights, which allows him to bring both academic knowledge and practical experience to his role. Before joining James Immigration Law, Santiago gained valuable experience working with the appeals teams at another immigration firm, which deepened his understanding of the complexities and urgency of immigration law. His commitment to migrants’ rights is rooted in his personal experience: his own family’s journey and his mother’s work with migrant communities have shaped his conviction that migration is a human right, crucial to building a free and just society. He is proud to contribute to an organization that centers migrant voices and stories, and that champions justice with care and integrity. With a strong legal foundation and a deep sense of purpose, Santiago brings thoughtfulness and compassion to every case he supports.