BARDAVID LAW, P.C. - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Office Staff Member

Alice Au has over twenty years of experience as a paralegal in immigration law. She speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, and English fluently, as well as Fuzhou and other dialects. She takes pride in her years of service to the Chinese community, always providing empathy and unwavering passion in her work.

Job Titles:

• Manager
• Office Administrator
• Office Staff Member

Angie is the Office Administrator and Manager at Bardavid Law. She is fluent in English and Spanish and has been with Bardavid Law for more than six years. She handles client interaction, invoices, translations, while keeping the office organized and functional. She has worked in the legal field for more than 20 years.

Job Titles:

• of Counsel

David, of-counsel attorney, has been with Bardavid Law since 2015. He is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School, and previously worked for the Brooklyn District Attorneys Office. He currently handles master hearings for clients before the immigration court, interviews before USCIS, and family court appearances throughout the state of New York. David, of-counsel attorney, is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School. He

Job Titles:

• Associate
• Attorney

Elizabeth Thomas, associate attorney, has been with Bardavid Law since 2018. She is a 2017 graduate of the University of Utah College of Law with specializations in International Environmental Law and a primary focus in Immigration. She is fluent in Spanish, English and conversational in Mandarin Chinese. Elizabeth Thomas, associate attorney, has been with Bardavid Law since 2018. She has successfully represented hundreds of clients before the New York and New Jersey Immigration courts as well as in Family Courts throughout the State of New York. Prior to working as an immigration attorney, she worked as a photojournalist capturing the stories of marginalized groups throughout the world. Elizabeth was the Pro Bono Initiative Clinic Director for Immigration, graduating cum laude from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law. She was also named the Publico Pro Bono Law Student of the Year in 2017. She previously lived in Nepal, South Africa, and China. She currently lives and works in New York City. She is fluent in English and Spanish and conversational in Mandarin Chinese. Elizabeth is a member of American Immigration Lawyers Association ("AILA") and admitted to practice in the following courts: New York State Court Immigration Court (EOIR) Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Job Titles:

• Counsel

Emily, of-counsel attorney, has been with Bardavid Law since 2015. She is a graduate of the University of New Mexico School of law, and previously worked with Bardavid Law as an associate attorney from 2016-2018. She currently handles master hearings for clients before the immigration court, interviews before USCIS, and family court appearances throughout the state of New York Emily Finsterwald, Esq., of-counsel attorney, has worked with Bardavid Law since January 2016. She is a graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law and is licensed to practice in New Mexico and New York. Ms. Finsterwald regularly appears with our clients in preliminary court hearings and USCIS interviews.

Job Titles:

• Assistant
• Office Staff Member

Esmerly is a legal assistant at Bardavid Law. She has a degree in interpretation and translation, and is fluent in English and Spanish. She handles client interaction, translations, and various form preparation for the entire office.

Job Titles:

• Principal

Joshua Bardavid, the principal attorney, has years of experience in immigration practice. He has successfully litigated hundreds of immigration cases, and has been lead counsel in several precedent setting appeals. Prior to working as an immigration attorney, he worked as a consultant to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Joshua was editor-in-chief of New York International Law Review and graduated cum laude from St. John's University School of Law. He has lived in Washington D.C., West Africa, and the Middle East. He currently lives in New York City. In his spare time, Joshua enjoys travel and adventure, plays soccer, and suffers as a Met fan. Follow this link for some of his travel photos. Joshua is a member of American Immigration Lawyers Association ("AILA") and admitted to practice in the following courts: New York State Court Immigration Court (EOIR) Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York First Circuit Court of Appeals Second Circuit Court of Appeals Third Circuit Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

Job Titles:

• Office Staff Member
• Paralegal

Lucas is a paralegal with more than 6 years experience in immigration related research, immigration and criminal court filings, and work authorizations. He graduated from the University of Vermont in 2009 with a degree in political science. Lucas has traveled the world as an accomplished debater. He was a national semi-finalist in the U.S. National Debates.