Kathleen A. Moccio

kmoccio@aila.org

  • Education
    • Indiana University School of Law
      J.D., 1987, Awarded American Jurisprudence Prize for academic excellence in Wills & Trusts
    • Indiana University
      B.A., Spanish, 1978
  • Admissions
    • Minnesota
    • Indiana
  • Honors
    • President’s Commendation for dedication, tenacity and commitment in liaison work with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, American Immigration Lawyers Association
    • Volunteer award for advocacy on behalf of asylees and refugees, Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights
    • Scales of Justice Award, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
  • Presentations
    • Frequent lecturer at national, regional and local conferences, including those sponsored by the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Minnesota Bar Association, Minnesota Institute on Legal Education, Minnesota Small Business Association, Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights, and community based organizations.
  • Legal Writings
    • "Providing Claims of U.S. Citizenship," Vol. 2, 2002-2003
    • "The Nuances of Unlawful Presence," Vol. 1, 1999-2000 Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook 335, R.P. Murphy & A. Novick, eds (AILA 1999), updated for 2000-2001 edition
    • Bloomington (St. Paul) District Office. Central Region Directory of INS Offices: A Guide for the Immigration Practitioner, American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Professional Activities
    • Chair, Board of Trustees, American Immigration Law Foundation, 2006 - present
    • Vice-Chair, American Immigration Law Foundation, 2002-2006
    • Trustee, American Immigration Law Foundation, 1998-2002
    • Chair, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, Nebraska Service Center, 2002-Present
    • Liaison, INS Nebraska Service Center Committee, American Immigrant Lawyers Association, Responsible for non-immigrant employment based cases, 1999-present
    • Chapter Chair, MN/Dakotas Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers Association, June 1996 - June 1998
    • American Immigration Lawyers Association, 1989 - Present
    • Minnesota Lawyers Committee for International Human Rights, 1988 - Present
    • Minnesota State Bar Association, 1988 - Present