Are you passionate about advancing justice for immigrant communities? You can now reserve individual advising time with Wasserstein Fellow Michelle Lapointe, the Legal Director at the American Immigration Council. In this capacity, Michelle directs high-impact legal challenges and strategic advocacy initiatives designed to protect immigrant rights and foster a more equitable system.
Before stepping into her role at the Council in 2024, Michelle served as Deputy Legal Director with the National Immigration Law Center (NILC), handling key court cases that championed labor protections and broader civil liberties for immigrants. She launched her career with an impressive tenure of nearly a dozen years at the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Immigrant Justice Project. During her time with the SPLC, she represented agricultural laborers and guest workers in collective litigation over wage theft and employment abuses, while holding state and federal officials accountable for civil rights violations.
Michelle will be visiting campus from October 26 to October 28. Don’t miss this opportunity—secure your appointment today!
