French-Speaking Attorneys

Serge M. Pierre, Esq. is an Associate Attorney at Mallilo & Grossman. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Audrey Cohen College and a Juris Doctor from The Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey State Courts and in Federal Court in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. He speaks French and Haitian Creole.

Karina Asvolinsque

Coral Gables, FL

Karina Asvolinsque is an Associate Attorney at Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt. At the beginning of her career, she represented clients in a wide range of immigration matters, including removal defense, asylum, and petitions for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Karina earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, where she served as a student intern with the Human Rights Clinic. In that role, she contributed to Shpagina v. Russian Federation, a case decided favorably by the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). She also co-founded and served as Vice President of the Human Rights Society. In addition to her J.D., Karina holds an LL.M. in Intercultural Human Rights from St. Thomas University School of Law, where she was Editor-in-Chief of the Intercultural Human Rights Law Review. Her commitment to international human rights advocacy includes speaking engagements and collaborations with Brazilian-American non-governmental organizations on anti-human trafficking initiatives aimed at prevention, particularly for vulnerable populations. Karina previously served as Volunteer Counsel to the Consulate General of Brazil, assisting Brazilian nationals with U.S. immigration matters. Earlier in her career, she worked for the Consulate General of France in Miami in the Press and Public Affairs Division. She earned her double Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Political Science, from Florida International University. Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Russian, Karina serves a diverse clientele with empathy and clarity, guided by the belief that justice begins with giving every client a voice.

Jihan El Saouda

Sacramento, CA

Fluent in Arabic, Spanish and French, Jihan has a unique ability to identify subtleties and nuances. Her command of different languages and cultures effectively equips her to unravel layers of complexities and translates them into clear solutions for her clients.

Sergio Diaz

San Antonio, TX

Born and raised in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Sergio graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juarez in International Trade in 1990. After several years working in Logistics for UPS, Sergio decided to study Law in Mexico, and graduated from the Centro Cultural Universitario. In 2011, Mr. Diaz became a member of the Paralegal and Licensing Division of The Arizona Supreme Court, and in 2018 Sergio he finished his Master’s Degree in Laws in the U.S. Law from the Washington University of St Louis, MO. Sergio has extensive experience in Immigration Law and has helped thousands of families with U Visas, T Visas, family reunification, Green Cards and Citizenship. He broadcasts free online citizenship classes every week, via social media. Sergio is based in Phoenix, AZ, where he leads the Immigration Division of CO Law, and oversees the immigration operation in Mexico.

Christina Elhaddad

San Diego, CA

Christina Elhaddad is a Senior Associate at Hoffman & Forde, focusing on civil and business litigation, residential and commercial real estate, and immigration law. She has experience representing diverse organizations and individuals, including noncitizens in immigration proceedings and survivors of gender-based violence.

Ali Razavi

Santa Ana, CA

Ali Razavi, Esq. is the founder and managing attorney at Razavi Law Group. Mr. Razavi is an Orange County native. He graduated at the top of his class at UCLA, earning cum laude honors. He pursued his law degree at Chapman University’s reputable Fowler School of Law. Since then, Mr. Razavi has been voted Best Lawyer in OC and consecutively won Super Lawyer Rising Star Award from 2020 through 2025. He is the March 2024 cover page for the Attorney Journal and recently interviewed by the LA Daily Journal and Los Angeles Times for his law firm’s accomplishments. Mr. Razavi has been solely focusing on civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and has reached thousands of successful resolutions for his clients. Mr. Razavi is a philanthropist and is a large donor to underprivileged children.

Dan Boles

Charleston, SC

Dan Boles is a third-generation rider who represents victims of motorcycle crashes, drunk driving collisions, civil rights violations, police misconduct, and ordinary, everyday people accused of crimes in the Charleston, SC area. Dan earned his law degree from University of South Carolina School of Law, worked for the Senate Judiciary Committee, and has over ten years’ experience representing ordinary people against the overwhelming power of corporations, insurance companies, and the government at the Boles Law Firm, LLC.

Rachel Yusupov

Brooklyn, NY

Rachel earned her J.D. from New York Law School as a Global Law Fellow. She is the Founder and practicing attorney at Rachel Yusupov Law Group, P.C., located in the heart of New York City. Rachel has been practicing law since 2021, swiftly earning a reputation for securing some of the largest settlements for her personal injury clients. She fights tirelessly for justice and the maximum compensation her clients deserve.

Maya E. Missaghi

St. Paul, MN

Maya E. Missaghi has practiced law since 2016, specializing in elder law, probate, estate planning, and guardianship, with a particular interest in contested cases. Prior to her legal career, she was a preschool and prekindergarten teacher, which she credits with preparing her for handling difficult personalities and negotiations.

Jasmina de la Torre

Chicago, IL

Jasmina de la Torre is a commercial transactional and commercial litigation attorney with over twenty-five years of experience. Her practice includes sophisticated commercial disputes, transactional business law, commercial real estate, estate planning, and estate and trust administration. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1998 and is admitted to practice in Illinois. She speaks Serbian, Spanish, French, German, and Greek.

Simon has been practicing in South Florida for 28 years, primarily in the area of workers’ compensation. He is fluent in Spanish and French. This fluency has empowered Simon to better serve the diverse South Florida community. In addition, to his Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, he obtained an LL.M from The American University in Washington, D.C. Simon is fortunate to live in Florida and to be able to enjoy everything that it has to offer. When Simon is not working he is put enjoying South Florida’s beautiful beaches, horseback riding in Wellington or antiquing wherever he can. He also is greatly fond of classical music, opera, and travel.

Sylvie J. Derrien

Cincinnati, OH

Sylvie is an associate in the Cincinnati office of SH&E. She concentrates her practice on bankruptcy and complex litigation, including class actions, securities fraud litigation and shareholder derivative actions. She has litigated consumer claims against major corporations and obtained settlements in cases that resulted in industry wide changes, particularly in the area of foreclosure. Sylvie, a native of Dijon, France, graduated summa cum laude from the University of Cincinnati with an undergraduate degree in Psychology. She received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Cincinnati, College of Law in 2000. She was an articles editor for the University of Cincinnati Law Review. She joined SH&E after serving as a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Walter and the Honorable Judge Humphrey at the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio in Dayton and working at major law firms in Cincinnati and Dayton.

Tim Hunt

Santa Ana, CA

Mr. Hunt’s primary focus is personal injury and civil litigation. Mr. Hunt strives to zealously ensure his clients are compensated for their suffering. Mr. Hunt has worked in multiple fields of law ranging from Intellectual Property, Immigration Law, to Entertainment Law which has provided him with an in-depth knowledge of the litigation process and experience beyond his years. Mr. Hunt attended Chapman University School of Law under a Full Merit-Based Scholarship. While attending Chapman, due to his academic achievements he was invited onto the prestigious Chapman Law Review where he honed his research and analytic skills. Mr. Hunt received a CALI Excellence for the Future award in 2020. In his free time, Mr. Hunt enjoys weightlifting, painting, and going to the beach.

Kevin R. Davies

West Palm Beach, FL

Attorney Kevin R. Davies heads the firm’s PIP division. He graduated magna cum laude from the University at Albany (SUNY) in 2003 and obtained his Juris Doctor from Tulane University Law School in 2007. A combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Mr. Davies has extensive experience working for insurance defense firms, which he now uses to benefit his clients. He is a member in good standing with the Florida Bar.

Jacques LeJeune

Normandy Park, WA

Some time ago, Jacques was born and raised near New Orleans, LA. There, Jacques earned a bachelor’s degree in global diplomacy, thereafter relocating to the Pacific Northwest to attend Seattle University School of Law, graduating with magna cum laude. Jacques manages a high and heavy case load and thrives in adapting to ever-changing circumstances. Jacques has a keen and enthusiastic eye for detail and maintains a commitment to achieving consistently stellar results for clients. Jacques practices in medical malpractice, wrongful death, maritime, construction site injuries, trucking and transport injuries, and motor vehicle collisions. Jacques lives with his two cats in Renton. Formerly a professional singer,Jacques enjoys yoga, hiking, exercise, cooking, and wine. Jacques speaks French and English. Jacques brings decades of performing arts experience to the court room to present clients’s cases and lead injuries through often-complex issues to the distilled truth. Jacques has assisted in writing what has become an instrumental treatise regarding trade disputes and conflict resolution between China and Africa and has published several scholarly articles.

Olivia Friedlander

Charlotte, NC

Olivia Friedlander is an Associate Attorney in the Immigration Department at Latorre Law Firm. She handles Adjustment of Status, U Visas, T Visas, SIJ, and VAWA. She has previously handled removal defense, affirmative asylum, TPS and DACA. Ms. Friedlander speaks Spanish, French, and English. She graduated from Tulane University School of Law and is licensed to practice law in Louisiana. Her background is primarily in ensuring children can gain legal status in the United States.

Ali A. Berro

Detroit, MI

Ali A. Berro is a graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. He co-founded the Arab-American Law Student Association. Ali attended Wayne State University for his undergraduate degrees, where he studied Journalism and Philosophy and minored in French. He has several years of experience in the personal injury field and is one of the Firm's supervising attorneys in the PI Department. He is known for his contract expertise in Real Estate, Construction, Business, and UCC laws, and assists in litigating criminal matters. Ali is a member of the Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association and the National Arab American Bar Association.

Gustavo is an attorney in the Firm’s Personal Injury Practice. Gustavo specializes in representing injured clients throughout Georgia. He has extensive experience handling auto accident, slip & fall, and wrongful death matters. Gustavo prides himself on client service and getting them the results they deserve. Gustavo graduated from Florida International University with a B.A. in Political Science. He then completed his/her J.D. at Nova Southeastern University.

Zachary Segal

New York, NY

Zachary Segal is a graduate of Touro Law Center, where he was a member of the Touro Law Review, publishing two articles discussing the Sixth Amendment's Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel for non-citizens and the disparate treatment of cryptocurrencies. He also interned with the Federal Defenders of New York in the Eastern District, Brooklyn Defender Services, the Honorable Joseph F. Bianco (then-United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, now Circuit Judge, Second Circuit), and the Honorable Associate Justice Robert J. Miller (Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department). Born in Montreal, Zach attended the University of Ottawa where he double-majored in political science in history. After graduating, he worked at the Aleph Institute, a nationally recognized prisoner’s right organization, where he advocated for the religious rights of inmates. Zach is working on a treatise covering compassionate release applications under 18 U.S.C. § 3582.

Yesenia Alfonso

Miami, FL

Clients of Gallardo Law Firm are fortunate to have Yesenia L. Alfonso as their immigration attorney. With experience in litigation and international arbitration, her extensive knowledge makes her a valuable ally for those navigating complex legal challenges and pursuing their dream of coming to the United States. In 2024, she celebrated her admission to the New York State Bar Association. Her professional experience includes prestigious law firms in South Carolina and in Miami. Her work in these successful law firms allowed her to develop important skills in legal analysis, report writing, and representation in high-level judicial disputes. Graduated with a Juris Doctor and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Arbitration from the University of Miami in 2022, this attorney holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honors from Queen Mary, University of London, and a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations from Florida International University, specializing in Middle Eastern Studies and National Security. Ms. Alfonso is fluent in Spanish and English and proficient in French, Arabic, and Korean. Passionate about justice and human rights, she vigorously defends her clients and actively contributes to legal publications and initiatives supporting vulnerable individuals. She collaborates with the American Red Cross and other organizations to further these efforts.

Tamara A. Pérez Cantalapiedra

Kent, WA

Tamara A. Pérez Cantalapiedra is an associate attorney exclusively practicing immigration law, handling family-based immigration, U-visas, T-visas, VAWAs, waiver applications, and removal defense. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she is fluent in Spanish and English, and has improved her French. She received her J.D. from Boston College Law School in 2024 and is an active member of AILA.

Rula Aoun

Livonia, MI

Rula Aoun and has been with Cochran, Kroll & Associates since 2017. While attending Wayne State University School of Law, she served as an intern at the Wayne County Third Circuit Court and intern to the Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. She also participated in the Business Law Clinic, offering free legal services to Detroit area entrepreneurs, and interned at a refugee shelter assisting clients with preparing asylum applications. Prior to joining Cochran, Kroll & Associates P.C, Rula served as in-house counsel to a multi-national company. She later went on to practice immigration, intellectual property, family law, general civil disputes and litigation, and business law at a metro Detroit law firm. In addition to serving as an Associate Attorney, Rula formerly served as the Legal Director to the Arab-American Civil Rights League, a civil rights organization that offers pro-bono legal services and represents individual clients in agency based civil rights complaints. Rula brings her knowledge and skill in a variety of areas of law to assist clients with their day to day needs. In addition, Rula is fluent in Arabic and proficient in French.