Current Employment Position(s)

Consultant

Languages

• Spanish

Lawyer Overview

Laura F. Bachman received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Franciscan University and earned her law degree from Suffolk University School of Law.

Ms. Bachman has been practicing in the area of U.S. immigration and nationality law since 1996. Prior to moving to Oklahoma, she was a partner and co-founder of a law practice focused exclusively on the representation of corporate and individual clients in immigration matters including employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions, I-9 audits and compliance, family-based immigration, relief from removal proceedings and citizenship. She served as General Counsel for a non-profit organization with the mission of assisting indigent immigrants of Central Texas. This has given Ms. Bachman the well-rounded experience in working in all aspects of U.S. immigration law. She has provided training and education on immigration law to attorneys, community leaders, law enforcement agencies, and the community at large. Ms. Bachman is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of Texas.

Ms. Bachman maintains her position of attorney with the Immigration Clinic of the University of Tulsa Law School. She is responsible for the coordination of the Tulsa Immigrant Resource Network for the clinic. Ms. Bachman is available as a consultant on immigration matters by virtue of a contractual relationship with the firm.

Areas of Practice

• Immigration 100%

West Practice Categories

Immigration

Bar Admissions

• Oklahoma
• Texas
• Massachusetts
• U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit

Professional Associations and Memberships

• American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
• AILA Texas Chapter Spring CLE Conference, 2007 (Co-Chair)
• State Bar of Texas Immigration Law Institute, 2006 - Present (Planning Committee & Faculty)
• AILA Texas Chapter Spring CLE Conference, 2005 (Co-Chair & Faculty)
• AILA Texas Chapter, USCIS Houston District Office, 2006 - 2007 (Liaison Committee)
• AILA Texas Chapter, 2005 - 2006 (Liaison to the U.S. Department of Labor)
• Houston World Affairs Council, 2002 - 2007 (Member)
• Texas Association for Health Care Recruitment, 2003 - 2007 (Member)

Honors and Awards

• Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star in Immigration & Nationality Law, 2005

Pro Bono Activities

• Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas, Member
• Advanced Special Immigrant Survivors Technical Assistance, Volunteer Mentor, 2006 - Present
• AILA National Volunteer and Mentor, 2002 - Present
• Catholic Charities, Tulsa, OK - Volunteer Attorney, 2007 - 2009
• Catholic Charities, Houston TX, Pro Bono Attorney, 2001 - 2007

Education

• Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
  Juris Doctor
• Franciscan University, Steubenville, Ohio
  Bachelor of Arts
  Major: Enlish Literature

Accepts Credit Cards

Address

320 South Boston Avenue
Suite 500
Tulsa, OK 74103-3725

Phones

(918) 582-1211

Faxes

(918) 591-5360

Emails

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Websites

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