Sui Tial

Research laws and documents for cases before EOIR, USCIS, DOL, and Federal Courts Draft and update legal documents Review case files to identify important legal issues

Summer Law Clerk at Konare Law Firm (2024-06 – 2024-08)

• Research laws and documents for cases before EOIR, USCIS, DOL, and Federal Courts
• Draft and update legal documents
• Review case files to identify important legal issues
• Work with attorneys to answer legal questions and help prepare legal documents
• Assist with organizing and preparing cases
• Keep case files organized and up to date
• Monitor pending cases and applications
• Provide suggestions to attorneys on legal matters
• Stay updated on changes in the law
• Communicate with clients about the progress of their cases

Legal Intern at Immigration Support Services (2023-06 – 2023-08)

• Drafted and reviewed various visa applications for clients including H-1B Visa, I-140 Immigration Petition and F-1 Visa
• Conducted legal research and prepared memoranda for supervising attorneys to address ambiguous legal questions and investigate relevant legal facts
• Attended virtual USCIS meetings to learn about new immigration policies and updates
• Familiarized with relevant roles and regulations of key agencies that are involved in the immigration field such as USCIS, Department of State and Department of Labor

Certified Legal Intern at Central Pennsylvania Law Clinic (2023-01 – 2023-05)

Managed various civil litigation cases as a certified legal intern under the supervision of licensed attorneys. Assigned cases include no-fault divorces, simple wills, estate planning and consumer protection. Conducted client interviews and counseled clients under the guidance of supervising attorneys.

• Conducting legal researches
• Filing documents in court
• Maintaining communication with clients on their needs and updates
• Reporting to and meeting with supervising attorneys

Paralegal at Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (2019-09 – 2020-03)

• Assisted attorneys in case readings
• Attended court hearings and conducted legal researches
• Worked with community groups and city official through legal advocacy and taught sessions on fair and affordable housing, environmental justice and community development

Interpreter at MasterWord Services (2019-02 – 2021-01)

Interpreted and translated for Burmese and Chin in the U.S. through on-site and virtual services.

• Trained in professional skills for healthcare settings by testing for medical terms, hospitals ethical code of conducts, safety and confidentiality
• Trained in professional skills for legal settings and experienced in interpreting during trials, legal conferences and mediations

Intern at Chin Human Rights Organization (2018-05 – 2018-07)

Traveled to more than ten villages to provide training on human rights, report writing, and migration awareness to community members. Served and trained more than 200 individuals throughout the summer. Collaborated with local community members, organizations and media journalist to raise awareness on the education system and social issues in Chin State.

Board of Directors at Chin Youth Organization of North America (2018-07 – 2021-07)

Recruited and led a team of Youth Development Committee Members. Created two-year projects and contents for Chin youths in North America to help navigate generational gap, cultural identity and education.

Interpreter at Catholic Family Charity (2016-05 – 2016-08)

Interpreted and translated for the Burmese and Chin community in Amarillo. Provided transportation to different locations including hospitals, clinics, schools and legal offices.

• Recorded billable hours and submitted to management

Juris Doctor – Widener University Commonwealth Law School (2024-05)

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science – West Texas A&M University (2018-12)

Bachelor of Science in Biology – Texas Tech University (2014-08 – 2017-05)