Motasim adam biography

NEW YORK, June 19, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP greeted the reunified Darfuri refugee family of Mr.

Motasim Adam, Ms. Wejdan Saleh and their daughter, four-year-old Wesal Adam, Tuesday at the firm's offices, capping off a year of pro bono work on the family's behalf. The firm's efforts resulted in the admission to the U.S.

of Wesal, who had lived in a displaced person camp in Darfur almost her entire life.

Motasim adam biography

The matter highlights the importance of pending legislation to close a gap in immigration law affecting children of refugees granted asylum in the U.S., such as Mr. Adam and Ms. Saleh. The pro bono effort was led by Kasowitz Benson associates Alan Lungen and Teresa Matushaj, who worked in conjunction with the Hebrew Immigration Aid Society (HIAS), and was overseen by Kasowitz Benson partner and pro bono coordinator David Abrams.

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