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
Case Manager
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
Senior 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
Genevieve Lee
Legal Assistant
Genevieve graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a degree in Political Science. At UCSB, she served as the Director of Public Relations and Director of Professional Development for her sorority, Delta Gamma. She also was a member of the pre-law fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta.
Genevieve comes from a family of immigrants, making her first generation, which inspired her to work in immigration law.
In her free time, she enjoys trying new recipes, spending time with her two dogs and DJing recreationally!
Contact
510.422.2252
genevieve@nadiayakooblaw.com
Sharon Sunia
Office Manager
Sharon Sunia brings over 20 years of experience in operations, spanning legal, construction, and real estate industries. She excels in managing complex processes, supporting cross-functional teams, and ensuring smooth office operations. Before joining Nadia Yakoob & Associates, Sharon played a pivotal role in building her family’s construction business from the ground up. As Operations Manager, she oversaw all aspects of the business, from project management and contract negotiations to ensuring regulatory compliance. Her legal expertise spans bankruptcy, employment law, and estate planning, providing her with a well-rounded understanding of various legal practices.
Outside of work, she actively engages in community initiatives, having coordinated several charity events that strengthen local connections and support meaningful causes.
Contact
510.422.2252
office@nadiayakooblaw.com
Memberships & Position
Immigration Editorial Advisory Board Member
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