Asylum Granted
for a Family of Honduran Refugees
Since 2019, attorney Amanda Asaro has led a New York–based pro bono team in representing a Honduran family of five in an asylum case. After three years of work helping the family apply for asylum, obtain work authorizations and psychological health services, navigate the school application process, and more, the team secured a rare stipulation from the government to grant asylum for the entire family, obviating the need for an evidentiary hearing.
In this discussion, attorney Susan Finegan explores the case with Amanda, who shares why it was so critical to secure a victory, the importance of Mintz’s pro bono work, and what she personally took
away from the experience.
Pro Bono Team
Chair of Mintz's Pro Bono Committee
susan finegan
The Pro Bono Committee was so impressed by the enthusiasm and commitment of the New York asylum team in representing this deserving family over the past three years. Because of the team’s extensive preparation, the clients’ dream of a favorable ruling was realized.
Amanda Asaro, Associate and Lead Attorney
David Siegal, Member
Narges Kakalia, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Kaitlyn Crowe, Associate
Nicole Henry, Associate
Kerime Akoglu, Associate
Taylor Carman, Law Clerk
Sylvia Belardo, Legal Assistant
Doris Lopez, Legal Assistant
Milan Sani, Project Analyst
Robyn Stewart, Project Analyst
Joe Ort, Project Analyst
Nell Shea, Project Analyst
Keri Judd, Paralegal
Amanda Asaro
Associate and Lead Attorney
david siegal
Member
narges kakalia
Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
kaitlyn crowe
Associate
Nicole Henry
Associate
Kerime Akoglu
Associate
Taylor carman
Law Clerk
Sylvia belardo
Legal Assistant
Doris lopez
Legal Assistant
milan sani
Project Analyst
Robyn stewart
Project Analyst
joe ort
Project Analyst
nell shea
Project Analyst
keri judd
Paralegal
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Amanda and the team won the
2022 Richard Mintz Pro Bono Award
for their hard work and dedication
to this case.
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Pro Bono Journal
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All Rights Reserved.
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Pro Bono Team
Amanda Asaro, Associate and Lead Attorney
David Siegal, Member
Narges Kakalia, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Kaitlyn Crowe, Associate
Nicole Henry, Associate
Kerime Akoglu, Associate
Taylor Carman, Law Clerk
Sylvia Belardo, Legal Assistant
Doris Lopez, Legal Assistant
Milan Sani, Project Analyst
Robyn Stewart, Project Analyst
Joe Ort, Project Analyst
Nell Shea, Project Analyst
Keri Judd, Paralegal
Amanda Asaro, Associate and Lead Attorney
David Siegal, Member
Narges Kakalia, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Kaitlyn Crowe, Associate
Nicole Henry, Associate
Kerime Akoglu, Associate
Taylor Carman, Law Clerk
Sylvia Belardo, Legal Assistant
Doris Lopez, Legal Assistant
Milan Sani, Project Analyst
Robyn Stewart, Project Analyst
Joe Ort, Project Analyst
Nell Shea, Project Analyst
Keri Judd, Paralegal
Amanda Asaro, Associate and Lead Attorney
David Siegal, Member
Narges Kakalia, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Kaitlyn Crowe, Associate
Nicole Henry, Associate
Kerime Akoglu, Associate
Taylor Carman, Law Clerk
Sylvia Belardo, Legal Assistant
Doris Lopez, Legal Assistant
Milan Sani, Project Analyst
Robyn Stewart, Project Analyst
Joe Ort, Project Analyst
Nell Shea, Project Analyst
Keri Judd, Paralegal
Amanda and the team won the
2022 Richard Mintz Pro Bono Award
for their hard work and dedication
to this case.
