Alena Shautsova
Full Service Immigration Law Firm
Experience:
17 years
Language(s):
English | Russian | Belarussian
Alena Shautsova | Brooklyn Immigration Lawyer
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About Alena
Alena Shautsova is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Alena Shautsova, P.C. Ms. Shautsova was admitted to practice law in the United States in 2008. She comes from Belarus where she graduated with honors from one of the most prestigious law schools in the former USSR. Following her graduation in Belarus, she entered the practice of business law while pursuing a second higher education degree in Economics and Management. Her native languages are Russian and Belarussian.
In 2005 the US Department of State awarded Ms. Shautsova with a highly competitive Eduard S. Muskie scholarship that allowed her to obtain a Master's Degree in Law from the Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. After her graduation from Case Western, Alena interned for the United Nations NGO Global Action on Aging in New York.
In 2007 Ms. Shautsova successfully sat for the New York bar examination. Currently, she focuses on Civil Law, Employment Discrimination, and Immigration. Ms. Shautsova has successfully represented clients before USCIS, Asylum Office, Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, OPLA, EOIR, and Federal courts. She has handled adjustment of status, appeals, asylum, waivers, removal defense, employment and family Immigration petitions, represented clients at the hearings and interviews, ICE appointments, CBP and more.
She is admitted to practice law before the Southern and Eastern District of New York federal Courts, 2d Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Ms. Shautsova is a member of the New York State Bar Association and American Bar Association. She was appointed and served as a member of the House of Delegates to the ABA and NYSBA; helped to organize Disaster Legal Services in New York after hurricane Sandy, put together various CLE programs for New York and US lawyers. She is currently serving as a member of a COSAC (Committee on standards of attorney conduct) and also an ABA co-chair of the membership in New York. In the past, she also represented ABA in the United Nations. Ms. Shautsova is a frequent guest speaker on the popular news channel RTVi. She has been selected to the prestigious Super Lawyers New York Metro Rising Stars ranking for 2015-2021. Only 2.5% of attorneys in New York Metro receive this distinction.
In 2005 the US Department of State awarded Ms. Shautsova with a highly competitive Eduard S. Muskie scholarship that allowed her to obtain a Master's Degree in Law from the Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. After her graduation from Case Western, Alena interned for the United Nations NGO Global Action on Aging in New York.
In 2007 Ms. Shautsova successfully sat for the New York bar examination. Currently, she focuses on Civil Law, Employment Discrimination, and Immigration. Ms. Shautsova has successfully represented clients before USCIS, Asylum Office, Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, OPLA, EOIR, and Federal courts. She has handled adjustment of status, appeals, asylum, waivers, removal defense, employment and family Immigration petitions, represented clients at the hearings and interviews, ICE appointments, CBP and more.
She is admitted to practice law before the Southern and Eastern District of New York federal Courts, 2d Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Ms. Shautsova is a member of the New York State Bar Association and American Bar Association. She was appointed and served as a member of the House of Delegates to the ABA and NYSBA; helped to organize Disaster Legal Services in New York after hurricane Sandy, put together various CLE programs for New York and US lawyers. She is currently serving as a member of a COSAC (Committee on standards of attorney conduct) and also an ABA co-chair of the membership in New York. In the past, she also represented ABA in the United Nations. Ms. Shautsova is a frequent guest speaker on the popular news channel RTVi. She has been selected to the prestigious Super Lawyers New York Metro Rising Stars ranking for 2015-2021. Only 2.5% of attorneys in New York Metro receive this distinction.
We provide transparent fee schedule and written retainers.
Experience
Intern
Global Action on Aging, United Nations NGO
2006
New York
Admission
New York
2008
Education
Belarusian State University
Law degree (Law)
2004
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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ABA Reative to the United Nations Economic and Social Council ()present / 2015- 2016
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Admitted in the United States Supreme Court in2012
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Member of American Immigration Lawyers Association
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Admitted to practice law in the United States in2008
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Eastern District of New York –2010
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Southern District of New York –2010
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Member of the American Bar Association
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Member of the New York State Bar Association
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Member of the Nassau County Bar Association
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Co-Liaison to the Section of International Law of the American Bar Association
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American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division District Reative for the 4th District, New York2011-2013 / present
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Member of the Special Committee on Immigration Reation of the New York State Bar Associationpresent
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Coordinator of Disaster Legal Services for the State of New York under ABA YLD and FEMA contract
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Co-Liaison from the Young Lawyers Section to The International Law Section of the New York State Bar Association
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American Bar Association, House of Delegates, delegate from NYSBA YLS2015-2017
Honors / Awards
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Edmund Muskie Scholarship2005
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Super Lawyers New York Metro Rising Stars ranking for2015-2021
Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
Recently, we won a case of an immigrant boy from El Salvador who was waiting for a green card for five years. We represented him in both Family court, before USCIS and Immigration court. Initially, he was not aware of his chance to receive a green card in the United States, and only after our consultation he learned about US government program for foreign children that lead to a green card. We were honored to represent him and make a different in his life.
How did you build a successful practice?
The most important focus for us is solving client´s immigration challenge. We want to make sure we weigh all available options and together with the client we choose the path that will be the most suitable for them. Honesty, hard work and commitment are foundation of our practice. We have successful YouTube channel @AlenaShautsova and Facebook page: @immigrationlawyerny where we make sure to help public to understanding the most recent Immigration news and developments.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Emotional intelligence, professionalism, dedication to the cause, willingness to advance and hard work; as well as honesty and openness for discussion.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
The knowledge of the Immigration laws and practices is extremely important. You simply cannot trust your case to someone who is not dedicating significant amount of their time to in depth learning of the most recent immigration changes and practices.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
We do not provide free consultations, but if you join our Facebook and/or YouTube pages/channel you can participate in our Live Q&A and be able to ask attorney a short question for free.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
In addition to serving clients, we educate public and provide massive amount of free information to help clients to understand their Immigration options at out YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBSrIQswMdYh_T1qToEZRrQ and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/immigrationlawyerny/
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Seeing clients happy.
What are your other interests in addition to law?
Watercolor painting; travelling; working out.
Are you involved in your community?
I am a member of the Lions Club.
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Founded 2008
Law Office of Alena Shautsova Highlights
Immigration, Employment Discrimination
Firm Size:
1
Firm Locations:
1
Languages:
Russian, English, Belarusian