Paris Scott
Attorney at Law
California
CA
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Client Reviews
"Attorney Paris E. Scott brought a wealth of experience and unparalleled professionalism in representing me in my Naturalization Application and appearing with me at my Interview appointment at USCIS."
"I keep thinking how blessed I am to get to know Paris and how much she and her organization have helped me through this my immigration process."
Work History
Pars Equality Center
Managing Attorney/General Counsel
Oct 2017 - Present
Managing the Immigration Department while maintaining client caseload and expanding legal services. Full representation of clients in family-based and humanitarian immigration petitions including waivers, U visas, VAWA, naturalization, consular processing and adjustments of status. As General Counsel, provide advice to the Board of Directors, President & COO on obligations as a tax-exempt charity.
Law Offices of Daniel Shanfield
Senior Associate Attorney
Sep 2015 - Oct 2017
Expertise in Family and Business Immigration matters with particular focus on Deportation Defense, Humanitarian Immigration Cases (Asylum, U Visa and VAWA petitions), Waivers and U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Applications. Extensive litigation experience in Immigration Court, including Master and Individual hearings.
Bay Area Legal Aid
Attorney
Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
Work in Domestic Violence Prevention and Immigrations practice. Responsibilities include: Temporary Restraining Orders, VAWA enforcement and Immigration issues faced by domestic violence survivors. Actively engaged in U visa petitions and Adjustment of Status for Bay Legal clients.
Christian Action - Hong Kong SAR
Legal Advisor
Oct 2012 - Aug 2014
Worked with refugees in Hong Kong and represented them in their claims to UNHCR - Hong Kong. Provided customized legal advice and full legal representation to asylum-seekers and refugees in Hong Kong.
Bullivant Houser Bailey
Associate Attorney
Apr 2007 - Jan 2009
Extensive litigation experience representing insurers in connection with complex property and liability insurance claims. Drafted discovery requests, motions, summary adjudications, oppositions and replies. Made court appearances and argued law and motion matters. Drafted jury instructions and motions in limine.