Our Team
Partners
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Adam Cohen
Partner
Adam S. Cohen is an attorney in the Memphis office of Siskind Susser, where he practices exclusively immigration and nationality law. Mr. Cohen represents corporate and individual clients in several areas of immigration law, with a particular concentration on the immigration of physicians, researchers, and academics. He has considerable experience with J-1 waivers, H-1Bs, O-1s, TNs, EB-1s, National Interest Waivers, PERM labor certification green cards, Schedule A green cards, and various other business and family immigration procedures.
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Ari Sauer
Partner
Ari J. Sauer represents corporate and individual clients in all areas of U.S. immigration law. Mr. Sauer assists businesses to obtain visas, permanent residence and citizenship for their employees and their families. Mr. Sauer also assists U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents with sponsoring their family members for immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, as well as assisting individuals to become US citizens.
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Greg Siskind
Founding Partner
Greg Siskind has been helping immigrants and serving as a leader in the national immigration bar for more than three decades. Greg began practicing law when he was 22 after receiving his bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University and his law degree from the University of Chicago. He co-founded Siskind Susser, PC – Immigration Lawyers in 1994 and Visalaw Ventures in 2019 and IMMpact Litigation in 2020.
Greg is the author of seven books and hundreds of articles and book chapters. He is also the author of a number of immigration-related pieces of legislation and has testified as an expert in front of the US House of Representatives Immigration Subcommittee.
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Lynn Susser
Managing Partner
Lynn Susser was a founding partner of Siskind Susser in 1994. As the firm’s managing partner, Ms. Susser supervises a wide variety of casework ranging from employment-based visa work and family immigration matters to political asylum and naturalization. By focusing strictly on immigration matters, Ms. Susser and her staff have developed an excellent reputation and working relationship with the local USCIS, CBP and ICE office as well as the regional service centers and the Department of Labor. Her own clients include multi-national corporations, nurse-staffing agencies, IT companies, construction related businesses, large manufacturers, school districts and many small to medium sized family businesses.
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Elissa J. Taub
Partner
Elissa J. Taub is an attorney in the Memphis office of Siskind Susser PC, where she practices primarily in the areas of physician and nurse immigration. Elissa also handles cases for individuals in the sports, entertainment and fashion industries. She has extensive experience with J-1 waivers, H-1Bs, O-1s, EB-1 extraordinary ability petitions, National Interest Waivers and labor certification based green cards, as well as a variety of other business and family immigration processes.
Attorneys
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Johnna Main Bailey
Attorney
Johnna Main Bailey is an attorney in the Memphis office of Siskind Susser, where her practice focuses on family-based immigration and removal defense. She has experience in Adjustment of Status, Asylum, Cancellation of Removal, immigration implications of criminal convictions, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Naturalization, VAWA, U visas, and Withholding of Removal.
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James Hollis
Attorney
James W. Hollis is an attorney at Siskind Susser, PC where his practice focuses exclusively on U.S. immigration and nationality law. Mr. Hollis represents individuals and employers in nonimmigrant and immigrant visa administrative matters before US Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of State, the Department of Labor, and US Customs and Border Protection.
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Meghan Moody
Attorney
Meghan Moody is an attorney in the Memphis office of Siskind Susser, where her practice is focused primarily on physician immigration. She also handles cases for academics and researchers, as well as individuals in the sports, entertainment, and fashion industries. She has experience with J-1 waivers, H-1Bs, O-1s, EB-1 extraordinary ability petitions, national interest waivers, PERM labor certification based green cards, as well as a variety of other business and family immigration processes.
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Robby Rubin
Attorney
Robby Rubin is an attorney in the Memphis office of Siskind Susser. Robby’s practice currently covers a wide range of topics including Form I-9 compliance and audits, as well as H-2B visas. Robby also assists in the publishing and updating of AILA’s Immigration Law Practice and Procedure Manual, as well as assisting in the development and maintenance of the firm’s proprietary legal software and technology.
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Jeanne Santos
Attorney
Jeanne Santos is an attorney in the Memphis office of Siskind Susser, where she practices both business and family-based immigration. Prior to attending law school, she worked for 5 years at Siskind Susser as a paralegal focusing on hardship waivers and other family-based and humanitarian immigration matters. She is bilingual in Spanish and English.
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Jason Susser
Attorney
Jason Susser is an attorney at Siskind Susser PC, where his practice focuses exclusively on immigration and nationality law. Jason works extensively with entrepreneurs to find creative immigration solutions for startup companies in the US.
Paralegals
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Christina Adams
Paralegal
Christina joined Siskind Susser in 2023 as a paralegal specializing in E-2 and L-1 cases. She worked for two other immigration law firms prior to her employment with Siskind Susser and has also taught Spanish and English as a Second Language. She received her BS in Elementary Education, her MA in the Teaching of Languages and a Graduate Certificate in Interpretation and Translation. Christina grew up in the Boston area but now calls Tennessee home. She loves to travel and has lived in Mexico and the UK.
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Gilda Bollwerk
Bilingual Paralegal
Gilda B. Bollwerk is a paralegal and Siskind Susser’s International Business Coordinator in the Memphis office. A native of Argentina, Gilda received her Juris Doctorate degree from the Universidad Nacional de Cordoba in Argentina. She is a licensed attorney in the Province of San Juan, Argentina.
Gilda works exclusively in the area of immigration and naturalization law particularly in family immigration matters, employment based visas, naturalization, political asylum and consular processing. Gilda is active in the Latino Community and is a member of the Memphis Argentineans Association. Gilda also contributes to a regular column in La Prensa Latina, a Spanish language newspaper distributed weekly in the Memphis area.
In her free time, Gilda enjoys running and spending time with her grandchildren. She is fluent in Spanish and can be reached by e-mail at [email protected].
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Grace Anne Boyd
Paralegal Team Lead
Grace Anne Boyd joined Siskind Susser’s Memphis office in May, 2017 as a paralegal, working on family immigration, primarily hardship waivers. Prior to Siskind Susser, Grace Anne worked at a Memphis area nonprofit, which holds ESL classes for Hispanic immigrants.
Grace Anne graduated from the Croft Institute at the University of Mississippi in May 2014 with a BA in International Studies and Spanish. Outside of the office, Grace Anne enjoys reading, travelling, and cheering on her favorite soccer team, Atletico Madrid.
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Lori Cox
Paralegal
Lori Cox joined Siskind Susser’s Memphis office in July 2017, working as a paralegal. She specializes in O-1 and EB-1 extraordinary ability visas, national interest waivers, and green cards for outstanding researchers.
Lori graduated from The University of Memphis with a BA in Journalism. She was a newspaper reporter before becoming a preschool teacher for 20 years. Outside of the office, Lori enjoys reading, listening to music, supporting animal rescue, and spending time with her family.
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April Diodato
Paralegal
April Diodato is a Business Immigration Paralegal specializing in O-1, P-1, E-2, L-1, TN and EB-1 petitions in addition to working on other employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant cases. As a Buffalo native with Canada just a brief drive away, she has extensive experience with border-based applications and TNs in particular. Prior to working in immigration law, April was a journalist for 10 years and is an Associated Press award-winning writer. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, travelling and interior design.
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Victoria Dowdy
Paralegal
Victoria specializes in Schedule A, Nursing, and Physical Therapists I-140s. She has received her BA in History and Political Science and her MA in Political Science. When she is not at the office, Victoria enjoys singing, playing the guitar, and making music.
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Natasha Dudley
Paralegal
Natasha Dudley joined the Memphis office of Siskind Susser as a paralegal in 1999 and specializes in employment-based cases which include physicians, nurses, consular processing, work card and travel document renewals. Prior to joining the firm, Natasha worked as a law clerk/runner for a large Memphis-based firm.
Natasha obtained her Bachelor’s Degree from Freed-Hardeman University in 1998 with a major in Pre-Law.
In her free time, Natasha enjoys running, traveling and cheering for her beloved Tennessee Volunteers and Memphis Grizzlies.
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Teresa Escobar
Paralegal
Teresa Escobar is a paralegal specializing in PERMS for our business team. She first joined Siskind Susser’s Memphis office as a bilingual legal assistant in July 2020. Teresa graduated from Christian Brothers University where she studied Finance and Political Science. Outside of the office, she enjoys reading, running, and spending time with family and friends.
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Thalia Hernandez
Bilingual Paralegal
Thalia Hernandez joined Siskind Susser as a paralegal in July 2018. She earned her B.A. in English from Christian Brothers University. She works primarily on asylum and family-based cases and is fluent in both English and Spanish.
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Mary Anna Leatherman
Paralegal
Mary Anna joined Siskind Susser as a Paralegal in November 2021. She works primarily on the labor certification process for employment-based cases. Mary Anna obtained her bachelor’s degree in International Studies from the University of Mississippi. Outside of the office, Mary Anna enjoys being outdoors, a good mystery, and spending time with her family.
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Melissa Luttmann
Paralegal
Melissa is a paralegal specializing in green cards, primarily for healthcare providers. She came to Siskind Susser from Christian Brothers University, where she oversaw international student visas and study abroad programs. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Classics from College of the Holy Cross and is pursuing a master’s degree in International Education at Indiana University. In her spare time, Melissa loves to travel.
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Jessica Martinez
Bilingual Paralegal
Jessica joined the Memphis office of Siskind Susser in 2010, is assistant to Attorneys Ari Sauer and Elissa Taub and specializes in consular processing. She is from California and also lived in Mexico for 15 years. She is a bilingual, fluent in both Spanish and English.
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Shi Meeks
Paralegal
Shi Meeks joined Siskind Susser in May 2017. As a bilingual paralegal who is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Shi works mainly on H-1B and L-1A/L-1B visas. When not working in the office, Shi enjoys learning about new cultures, languages and exploring the beauty of the Earth.
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Maritza Mena
Bilingual Paralegal
Maritza Mena joined Siskind Susser ‘s Memphis office as a court paralegal in March 2019. She graduated from Christian Brothers University with a BA in cultural studies and education. In her free time, she enjoys learning languages, taking pictures, and spending time with her family.
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Jackie Moran
Paralegal
Jackie is a paralegal specializing in H1b’s and J-1 Waivers on the Physician’s team. She received ger BA in Spanish with a minor in U.S. Latino Studies. Prior to coming to Siskind Susser, Jackie worked on H2B and TN visas. In her free time, she loves to go on walks and listen to audio books. Jackies loves to travel and has been to Central America, Europe, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. She would love to visit Asia or South America in the future.
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Luchi Porter
Paralegal
Luchi Porter joined Siskind Susser as a paralegal in April 2021 specializing in H-1B visas. Prior to joining Siskind Susser, she worked as a paralegal for a consulting company doing in-house immigration and has also worked at a Bay Area law firm for over 10 years. When not working, Luchi enjoys gardening, trying out recipes, watching her favorite shows, and exploring new places.
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Rajasri Rajaram
Paralegal
Rajasri (Raji) joined Siskind Susser in May 2021 as a Business Immigration Paralegal for the Physician Team. She specializes in O-1, EB-1 extraordinary ability and NIW petitions in addition to working on other employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant cases.
Prior to joining Siskind Susser, Raji worked as a paralegal at another firm focusing on non-immigrant matters such as H-1B, TN, R-1, and family petitions. She received her legal training in India and has worked as an attorney before moving to the US.
Outside of work, Raji actively volunteers in various cultural organizations in the Boston area. She spends her free time with her family playing their favorite board games, watching thriller movies, or cooking exotic Indian food.
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Joseph Robles
Bilingual Paralegal
Joseph Robles joined Siskind Susser in April 2021 as a Paralegal for the Family Team. His primary focus is family-based petitions, adjustment of status, naturalization applications, DACA applications, petitions to remove conditions, as well as professions in other fields. Prior to joining Siskind Susser, Joseph worked as a paralegal at another firm assisting with matters such as removal defense, U visa applications, cancelation of removal, and asylum applications.
Joseph received his Bachelor in Legal Studies from The University of Memphis in 2018. Outside of the office, Joseph enjoys music, sports, computers, cooking, investing, cryptocurrencies, spending time with family, and traveling.
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Paula Rudd
Bilingual Paralegal
Paula is a bilingual paralegal on our Family team. She received her bachelor’s in International Business with a minor in Spanish. Paula has worked in immigration law for 13 years. When she is not in the office, Paula enjoys spending time with her child.
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Macrae Schaffler
Paralegal
Macrae Schaffler joined the Siskind Susser Memphis team in August 2017 as a paralegal, mostly working on H-1B visa cases. Macrae graduated from The University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Outside the office, Macrae enjoys spending time with her wonderful family, trying new things in the kitchen, reading, and listening to yacht rock.
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Helen Strizel
Paralegal
Helen joined the Siskind Susser’s Memphis office in November of 2019 as a paralegal working on the labor certification process for employment-based immigration. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in International Affairs with minors in Economics and French from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2018. Outside of the office, Helen enjoys trying new recipes, traveling, and spending time outside with friends.
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Joponica Truitt
Paralegal
Joponica is a paralegal on our Physician Team. She received her BA in Sociology at the University of Memphis. Prior to joining the team at Siskind Susser, P.C., she worked for 14 years as the Foster Care Volunteer Coordinator at Juvenile Court. Her hobbies including going to the movies or watching a Documentary or HGTV.
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Melissa Ungberg
Paralegal
Melissa Ungberg joined Siskind Susser’s Memphis office as a paralegal in February 2018. She specializes in Non-Immigrant Visas E-1/E-2 Treaty Traders and L-1 Intracompany Transfers, as well as Immigrant Visas EB-1 Multinational Manager/Executive, and EB-5 Immigrant Investor. Prior to Siskind Susser, Melissa worked at Juvenile Court with foster children, youth, and young adults aging out of the foster care system.
Melissa graduated from The University of Memphis with a BA in Psychology. Outside of the office, Melissa enjoys camping with her family and restoring their vintage pop-up, reading, and making music.
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Daisy Wheeler
Bilingual Paralegal
Daisy joined Siskind Susser in 2021 as a bilingual paralegal for the family team. She primarily focuses on family immigration cases. Before joining the team, Daisy had 9 years of experience working as a paralegal with USCIS and EOIR. When she’s not in the office, Daisy enjoys volunteering, learning about other cultures, biking, taking road trips, and spending time with family and friends.
Staff
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Alexia Adeshakin
Legal Project Coordinator
Alexia Adeshakin joined Siskind Susser’s Memphis office in August of 2019 as a paralegal working on family immigration. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from Truman State University. Outside of the office, Alexia enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, and exploring and investing in the Memphis community.
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Luis Avila
Bilingual Legal Assistant
Luis joined Siskind Susser’s Memphis office in June 2022 as a Bilingual Legal Assistant for the Court Team. He is originally from Venezuela and is fluent in both Spanish and English. When he is not in the office, Luis enjoys going out with friends to movies or concerts. He is a black belt in Karate and teaches a class once a week to kids.
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Nicholas Bader
Legal Assistant
Nicholas Bader joined Siskind Susser in July 2022 as a legal assistant for the Business Team. He primarily focuses on H1B’s, EAD’s and many other tasks. Nicholas graduated from Dyersburg State Community College with an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. They are continuing their pursuit in higher education at the University of Memphis. In their free time, Nich enjoys reading, writing, and collecting vinyl records.
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Madison Berry
Legal Assistant
Madison joined Siskind Susser in May 2022 as a legal assistant for the healthcare team. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor’s in Political Science and triple minors in History, Sociolegal Studies, and Criminal Justice. Madison also received her Litigation Paralegal Certificate during her time there. She has previously worked as an assistant at Baker Donelson and the Aging Commission of the Midsouth. Outside the office, Madison enjoys traveling with friends and family, reading, and going to the movies.
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Leticia Branum
Bilingual Admin Assistant
Leticia Branum joined Siskind Susser’s Memphis office in January of 2020. In addition to working as a receptionist for the office, she assists the attorneys and paralegals by creating matters as well as entering data and information into the system. She is fluent in Spanish and in her free time Leticia enjoys traveling, reading, working on DIY projects and spending time with her daughter.
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Abigail Chavez
Bilingual Accounting Coordinator
Abigail joined the Siskind Susser’s Memphis office in August of 2017. She is currently in the process of obtaining her Associates Degree from Southwest Tennessee Community College and after, her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Memphis. She is bilingual, fluent in both Spanish and English. Outside of the office, Abigail enjoys reading and spending quality time with family.
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Emily Cohen
Technology Assistant
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Chante Howell
Accounting Associate
Chante studied Business and Education at Delta State University. She has had over 10 years of experience in collections and billing before joining Siskind and Susser in August of 2022. In her free time, Chante enjoys spending time with her sons and traveling.
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Iliana Huete
Bilingual Receptionist
Iliana Huete joined Siskind Susser’s Memphis office in January 2019 as a receptionist. She is bilingual, fluent in both Spanish and English. When she is not at the office, Iliana enjoys road trips to the beach, reading, and creating visual arts.
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Olivia Lester
Marketing & Engagement Associate
Olivia joined Siskind Susser as a Marketing & Engagement Associate in September 2022. She attended Purdue University where she received her bachelor’s in Public Relations and Strategic Communication and a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. When she is not in the office, Olivia enjoys hiking, reading, watching movies, and traveling.
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Adriana Ramirez
Bilingual Receptionist
Adriana joined Siskind Susser as a bilingual receptionist in October of 2022. She is fluent in both Spanish and English and has experience in customer support roles. Adriana lived in Chiapas Mexico for two years and would love to travel more. When she is not in the office, she enjoys singing, reading, going to church, and playing tennis.
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Dezraneeka Smith
Legal Assistant
Dezraneeka Smith joined Siskind Susser in May 2021 as a Legal Assistant for the Business Team. Her primary focus is assisting the Business Team with H1B’s, EAD’s, Approvals, and many other related tasks.
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Samuel Susser
CFO
Samuel Susser is a 1981 graduate of the University of Memphis with a BA in International Business and Finance.
Prior to joining Siskind Susser in January 2000, he was the CFO of a vertical, multi-plant, manufacturing company that produced children’s sleepwear in north Mississippi.
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Josh Waddell
Innovation Officer
Josh Waddell joined the Siskind Susser team in June 2016. He is an Alabama native and graduated from Samford University in May 2015 with a BA in Classics. Josh manages special projects at the firm and leverages systems (and new technology) to automate office processes. He dedicates much of his free time to music and is a local singer/songwriter.