Seyfarth Shaw Immigration Partner Angelo A. Paparelli Awarded 2010 Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award

Annual award recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of immigration law.

Los Angeles, CA (July 6, 2010)—Seyfarth Shaw LLP, one of America’s leading full-service law firms, announced today that the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) awarded Immigration Partner Angelo A. Paparelli of Seyfarth’s Los Angeles office the 2010 Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award for advancing the practice of law.

Paparelli, grandson of Italian immigrants, is recognized by his peers and the public as a scholar and leader in immigration law and a passionate advocate for the rights of immigrants, U.S. citizens, and organizations petitioning for immigration benefits.

AILA noted that “Paparelli is an influential voice in the immigration reform movement. His leadership and passion for justice distinguish him from his peers, and inspire others to be in the forefront of change.” The organization further observed, “His reputation as one of the most versatile leaders in the field, in employment and family-based immigration, removal defense and government advocacy, is rooted not only in his years of experience as an immigration attorney, but also as a speaker, educator, advocate, mentor and writer.”

Paparelli has served as an elected member of the Board of Governors of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, a member of the Board of Trustees of the American Immigration Law Foundation, and speaks regularly at national and local conferences about the most current issues in employment-based immigration.

The American Immigration Lawyers Association is the national association of immigration lawyers established to promote justice, advocate for fair and reasonable immigration law and policy, advance the quality of immigration and nationality law and practice, and enhance the professional development of its members.

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