Kramer Levin Obtains Asylum for West African Victim of Domestic Violence

Kramer Levin successfully obtained asylum for client Ms. B, referred by Neighbor’s Link. Ms. B, from West Africa, was subjected to female genital mutilation twice against her will, and was forced into an unwanted marriage during which she endured physical and mental abuse by her husband and other family members. Ms. B fled her native country and sought asylum in the U.S. Kramer Levin filed her application for asylum in October. The petition was heard quickly and Ms. B obtained a favorable decision on Dec. 18. Ms. B is excited for her new life in the U.S. and plans to start a business. The Kramer Levin team is now working to bring her children to the U.S. The team included Litigation associates Dayna M. Chikamoto and Patrick J. Campbell, and Intellectual Property special counsel Christine Willgoos. Assistance was also provided by paralegals Santo Cipolla and Laurie Baldinger.