Associate
Contact Information
P: 312-818-6700
F: 312-492-4804
E: [email protected]
Attorney's Practice Areas
Education
- University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
- University of Illinois
Court Admissions
- State of Illinois
Irene is an associate attorney at CTM Legal Group. Irene was born and raised in Italy but earned her bachelor's degree in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. Irene later attended law school in Chicago at the University of Illinois, graduating with honors. During law school, Irene focused her studies in international law and immigration law. She was a Student Attorney for two consecutive semesters at the UIC International Human Rights Clinic where she represented individuals in asylum proceedings as well as published reports related to human rights abroad and in the United States. Irene also had the privilege to attend the United Nations 107th Session of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Geneva, Switzerland. During law school Irene gained experience as a law clerk for the Greater Chicago Legal Clinic where she supported the representation of clients in need of immigration benefits, specifically victims of crimes and Violence Against Women Act applicants, and provided “know your immigration rights” presentations to immigrant communities. Irene was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2023.
Prior to joining CTM Legal Group, Irene worked as an Immigration Attorney representing clients before USCIS and the Immigration Courts, making her a passionate, empathetic, and dedicated advocate for her clients. Irene has experience with family-based, employment-based, and humanitarian based immigration petitions. Irene excels in cases involving Adjustment of Status, asylum cases, Cancellation of Removal cases, Special Juvenile Visas, U and T Visas, as well as Violence Against Women Act cases. She has successfully obtained relief for clients both inside and outside the courtroom.
Irene is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, and the Chicago Bar Association.