Stephanie Rivera | Miami Immigration Lawyer

EXPERIENCE:

ScaleUp Legal – Partner Miami, FL
• Provide legal guidance on immigration-related matters during corporate restructuring and
mergers/acquisitions.
• Guide startups through the process of entity formation, including selecting the appropriate
legal structure, drafting formation documents, and obtaining necessary licenses and permits.
• Assist businesses in obtaining non-immigrant and immigrant visas for foreign employees,
including H-1B visas, L-1 visas, E-2 visas, and employment-based green cards.
• Counsel individuals and families on family-based immigration options, such as marriagebased visas, fiancé visas, and family sponsorship petitions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial lease agreements on behalf of landlords and tenants,
ensuring all terms and conditions are clear, fair, and legally enforceable.
• Manage formation and development of ScaleUp program for startups seeking representation
and counsel to raise capital, overcoming due diligence difficulties, and structuring deals.
• Draft wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents tailored to clients' needs and
objectives.
Consumer Law Group – Immigration Attorney Nationwide - Remote
• Provide mentorship and training to junior attorneys, sharing expertise and best practices in
immigration law.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to paralegals, overseeing their work and ensuring accuracy and
compliance with legal standards.
• Prepare and submit visa applications, petitions, and appeals on behalf of clients.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on immigration laws and regulations.
• Advise clients on eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and potential immigration
options.
• Travel across the United States to represent clients in immigration court hearings, asylum
interviews, adjustment of status interviews, and other proceedings.
Canizares Law Group – Immigration Attorney Nationwide – Miami, FL
• Provide comprehensive legal counsel and representation to clients navigating various
immigration matters.
• Prepare and submit visa applications, petitions, and appeals for individuals, families, and
employers.
• Conduct legal research to stay updated on evolving immigration laws, policies, and
precedents.
• Advocate for clients in immigration proceedings, including asylum hearings, adjustment of
status interviews, and deportation defense.
• Prepare and file waivers of inadmissibility, including unlawful presence, criminal convictions,
fraud/misrepresentation, and other grounds of inadmissibility.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and ensure compliance with all relevant immigration
regulations and ethical standards.
Angel F. Leal, Jr., P.A. – Immigration Attorney Nationwide
• Prepare and file immigration petitions and applications with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS), ensuring accuracy and compliance with immigration laws and regulations.
• Advocate for clients in immigration court hearings, asylum interviews, and appeals before the
Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), leveraging expertise in immigration law and procedures.
• Review Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and analyze documents obtained from
government agencies, often comprising hundreds of pages, to gather relevant information for
clients' immigration cases.
Property Litigation Group – Litigation Attorney Miramar, FL
• Advocate for policyholders in disputes with insurance companies regarding property damage
claims, including homeowner's insurance, commercial property insurance, and business
interruption claims.
• Assess the terms and coverage of insurance policies to determine the extent of coverage and
obligations of the insurance company.
• Prepare and file lawsuits against insurance companies for breach of contract, bad faith
denial of claims, and unfair claims practices.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance companies or represent clients in litigation to pursue
maximum compensation for property damage and losses covered by insurance policies.
M3N – Corporate Governance Counsel Miami, FL and Barcelona, Spain
• Devised corporate governance protocols tailored to the demands of a technology-driven
corporation focused on investing in triple net commercial real estate (CRE) through data
science.
• Provided strategic guidance to senior management and the board of directors concerning
regulatory adherence and fiduciary obligations pertinent to technology-based investments in
triple net CRE.
• Utilized extensive networking and contacts cultivated during the COVID-19 pandemic to
secure essential funding, ensuring compliance with governance standards and meeting
investor expectations.

EDUCATION:
Universidad de Barcelona, Facultad de Derecho Barcelona, Spain
Grado en Derecho (Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B.)/Bachelor of Law) – EU Law and Data Privacy
Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Juris Doctor (J.D.) – International Law & Civil Law
Stetson University College of Law: Tampa, FL
International Institute of Social Studies The Hague, Netherlands
Florida International University Department of Politics & International Relations Miami, FL
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – International Relations

OTHERS:
Native Reader, Writer, and Speaker of Legal and Business English and Spanish
Member of the Florida Bar – Bar No. 1018136 Miami, FL
Nova Southeastern University – Certificate in Civil Law Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Nova Southeastern University – Certificate in International Law Ft. Lauderdale, FL