We help people move to or stay in the United States for work, family, or other personal reasons.
Nadia Yakoob, our founding attorney, has been working on behalf of immigrants and refugees since 1994 and practicing U.S. immigration law since 2000. She has extensive expertise in temporary and permanent employment-based visas, family-based immigration, asylum, removal relief, and citizenship.
Many of us at NY&A have personally lived the immigrant experience. We understand how stressful and confusing the process can be. We bring this understanding and experience to how we work with our clients. We are responsive and sensitive to each and every request.
Nadia Yakoob
Managing Attorney
Nadia has been practicing immigration law since 2000. She began her career as an associate at the world’s largest immigration law firm, where she spent eight years and worked in the firm’s New York, Brussels, and San Francisco offices. She then joined the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco as a staff attorney in the Court's immigration group. There, she reviewed challenges to final orders of removal and made recommendations to a panel of three federal judges each month on how these cases should be decided. After five years at the Court, Nadia returned to private practice, and has been working primarily with startups, emerging companies, investors and entrepreneurs.
Nadia is a graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center (2000), where she was the Editor-in-Chief of the Georgetown Immigration Law Journal. She received a M.Sc. from the London School of Economics (1998), and a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles. She also was a Fulbright scholar at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France.
In addition to her professional and educational background, Nadia’s personal experiences shape her approach to her work and her clients. She immigrated to the U.S. with her family at the age of ten after living in Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and France. As an adult, she studied, interned, and worked abroad on different occasions and in different countries. She understands the challenges of migration and enjoys helping others through it.
Contact
510.422.2295
nadia@nadiayakooblaw.com
Amrieka Takhar
Associate
Amrieka passed the October 2020 California Bar Exam. She has had a broad spectrum of professional experiences in the fine arts, entrepreneurial business development, and the legal field. Amrieka has lived, worked, and studied in the UK, Europe, and India before returning to California to pursue her legal career.
Amrieka has a deep appreciation for the cultural diversity that results from the immigration process, and her multi-cultural background has inspired her own international travels.
Contact
510.422.2252
amrieka@nadiayakooblaw.com
Olga Perez
Senior Legal Assistant
Olga has an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies from Merritt College. Her favorite courses have been Business Law and Legal Research and Writing. Prior to joining Nadia Yakoob & Associates, Olga worked as a Fitness Assistant at a country club.
In her free time, Olga enjoys reading, playing tennis and going camping.
Contact
510.422.2252
olga@nadiayakooblaw.com
Danielle Mullen-Solancho
Associate
Danielle is admitted to the Utah State Bar. Before joining NY&A, she worked for an immigration non-profit organization where she discovered her passion for helping immigrants navigate their way through the complex U.S. immigration system. Originally from Manila, Philippines, she has gone through different immigration processes herself and understands what it’s like to be an immigrant.
Outside of work, Danielle enjoys practicing archery, trying out new recipes, and having adventures with her wife and dog.
Contact
510.422.2252
danielle@nadiayakooblaw.com
Kenza Djamaa
Legal Assistant
Kenza graduated from the University of San Diego with a degree in Biology and Biomedical Ethics. During her time in San Diego, she worked as a resident advisor as well as an assistant at a publishing press.
Kenza’s interest in immigration law stems from her passion in research and writing coupled with her family’s experience with immigration.
In her free time, Kenza enjoys reading, playing water polo and traveling internationally.
Contact
510.422.2252
kenza@nadiayakooblaw.com
Nathaniel Welcomer
Legal Assistant
Nathaniel graduated from Saint Mary’s College of California with a degree in Politics. He also attended Colgate University while participating in Division I athletics. As a student at Saint Mary’s, Nathaniel’s work led to Saint Mary’s recognition as one of only 258 ‘Voter Friendly Campuses’ in the U.S. At Colgate University, Nathaniel contributed to environmental legislation adopted by the town of Hamilton, NY. Nathaniel has a passion for legal research, writing, civic participation and social justice which is what attracted him to Immigration Law.
In Nathaniel’s free time, he enjoys outdoor activities, particularly fishing and golf. Nathaniel also enjoys attending local concerts, music festivals, and the San Francisco Symphony.
Contact
510.422.2252
nathaniel@nadiayakooblaw.com
Nancy Doyle
Office Manager
Nancy oversees billing and human resource issues for our firm. Nancy has over 25 years experience as a human resource manager for companies such as Ziff-Davis Publishing, Sprint and the Doyle Low LLP law firm. She started and co-owned an organic coffee company and was instrumental in the initial management of two small start up companies.
In her free time, Nancy likes to snow ski, walk with her two golden retrievers and enjoys playing with her granddaughters.
Contact
510.422.2252
office@nadiayakooblaw.com
Kimiya Torabi
Legal Intern
Kimiya is a second-year student at the University of California, Berkeley, pursuing a dual Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies and Media Studies with a focus in Media Law and Policy. At Berkeley, Kimiya works in the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee in Pi Beta Phi. Her interest in immigration law stems from her experience growing up with immigrant parents in the US.
In her free time, Kimiya enjoys doing hot yoga, going to the beach and concerts, and spending time with friends and family. She plans to graduate from Berkeley and attend law school with an interest in becoming an Entertainment Lawyer.
Contact
510.422.2252
kimiya@nadiayakooblaw.com
Memberships & Position
Immigration Editorial Advisory Board Member
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