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A seasoned attorney with over ten years of legal experience nationally and internationally, leveraging expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements for diverse creative projects and services.

Holds a JD, LLM, and Postgraduate degree in Foreign Policy and General Policy Analysis.

Co-authored a chapter on Africa's trade and investment in the Oxford Handbook of International Trade Law with Kholofelo Kugler.

Possesses strong track record of delivering high-quality legal solutions.

Dedicated to ensuring business's interests and values while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.

Areas of Practice

Immigration Services

Employment-Based Immigration

Handle all types of employment-based immigration cases, representing both U.S. employers and foreign workers

Investment Visa

The EB-5 visa allows individuals to qualify for a green card by making a substantial investment in a U.S. business.

E-2 Nonimmigrant Visa

The E-2 visa permits non-immigrants to enter the United States by investing significant capital in a U.S. business. Certain employees of such investors or qualifying organizations may also be eligible.

Marriage and Family-Based Immigration

Assist clients in qualifying for green card as the spouse or relative of a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Naturalization

Assist with preparing N-400 applications and provide guidance throughout the interview process to help clients become U.S. citizens.

Asylum Application and Deportation Defense

Offer comprehensive representation for affirmative and defensive asylum applications, supporting clients through the process.

O-1 Visas and Other Types of Visa Applications

Has successfully handled a wide range of immigration matters and assist qualified clients with their visa applications.

Business Law and Contract Counsel Services

Corporate Formation and Governance

Assist in forming corporations, LLCs, and other business entities, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements and providing guidance on corporate governance matters.

Contract Drafting and Reviewing

Specializes in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts to protect your business interests, including service, employment, and partnership agreements.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Provide comprehensive legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions, from due diligence to finalizing the deal.

Compliance and Regulatory Advice

Offers expert advice on regulatory compliance, helping businesses navigate complex legal landscapes and avoid potential legal issues.

Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Represent clients in business disputes, offering strategies for resolution through negotiation, mediation, or litigation as needed.

Employment Law

Provides legal counsel on employment-related matters, including drafting employee handbooks, handling employment disputes, and ensuring compliance with labor laws.

Real Estate Transactions

Handles commercial real estate transactions, including leasing, purchasing, and selling property, ensuring all agreements are legally sound.

Financial Agreements

Draft and review financial agreements, including loan documents, investment agreements, and shareholder agreements, to protect your financial interests.

Strategic Legal Consulting

Offer strategic legal consulting to help businesses make informed decisions, minimize risks, and achieve long-term goals.

Book Consultation

Featured Articles

University of St.Thomas

From Ethiopia to Minnesota to Pursue a Career in International Law

Mulualem Getachew Adgeh’s extensive career in foreign affairs includes representing Ethiopia, his home country, in negotiations for the United Nations' Global Compact for Migration and working on the country’s appeal for accession to the World Trade Organization.

University of St. Thomas School of Law

The Next Mission Awards

The next Mission Awards category we will spotlight is Scholarly Engagement and Societal Reform, which recognizes members of the St. Thomas Law community who integrate faith, law, ethics, public policy and social justice into scholarly or advocacy projects which seek to improve the law, legal institutions or society. This year’s recipients are Mulualem Adgeh '20 LL.M, '22 J.D. and Mariella Manrique Guillén '22 LL.M.⁣

University of St. Thomas School of Law

MABL Foundation's Scholarship Award

Congratulations to 3Ls Mulualem Adgeh, Mirissa Anderson and Victor Sikeley, and 2L Kevin Green who have been awarded scholarships from the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers (MABL) Foundation.⁣⁣

The Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers and the MABL Foundation annually select talented law students of color throughout Minnesota to receive scholarships.