Dorcas Mulira

Result-oriented law professional with over eight years of experience in Immigration and Refugee law in Canada and the United States. Experienced in human rights advocacy and investigative procedures; able to identify sources for data collection, analyze information, and draft human rights reports. Demonstrated ability to process numerous visas and related immigration applications for multi-national corporations. Adept at working with strict deadlines and effectively communicating with government departments and civil society organizations. Skilled and comfortable working in a diverse multicultural environment and collaborating effectively with colleagues at all levels to meet objectives. Seeking a position that offers professional challenges and allows me to utilize my client-oriented, time-management, and problem-solving skills.

Merit-based scholarship for the Master of Laws Program (University of Georgia School of Law)

• Worked in the Legal Aid Clinic and participated in Legal Aid Awareness programs (Pune, India).
• Carried out fieldwork on child abuse and domestic violence in the rural areas of Pune, India.
• Carried out research and fieldwork on the status and treatment of female prisoners (Pune, India).
• 1994-1995 Executive Member and Regional Counselor for the Uganda Students Association.
• 1995-1996 Student Counselor and Member of the International Students Association.
• 1996-1997 Legal Advisor of the Uganda Students Association.
• 2001-2002 UNICEF member (University of Georgia Chapter)

• Volunteered for Catholic Social Services Received certificate for outstanding performance as Student Counselor
• Assisted Honorable Judge Ralph Hicks of the Georgia Superior Court in an Arbitration Case.

• International Legal Standards Governing the Use of Child soldiers.
• Refugees and Mental Health: A Human Rights Perspective.
• Female Genital Mutilation.
• Legal Implications of Post September 11th Legislation on Refugees and Immigrants in America.

• Date of Birth: 04/16/74
• Nationality: Canadian
• Marital Status: Married

• Received certificate of merit for excellent performance in Economics.
• Received certification for outstanding performance as Student Counselor.
• Received accreditation for exceptional performance as Legal Advisor.

• Christopher Morrison, Director and Senior Immigration Consultant, Castlewell Canadian Immigration Services and Immigration Solutions Law Group, Toronto, Ontario, +1 2898131193, chris@castlewell.ca
• Laura Clench, Senior Immigration Consultant, Castlewell Canadian Immigration Services, Toronto, Ontario, +1 4167973518, laura@castlewell.ca
• Bruce Hake, Founding Partner, Hake & Schmitt, New Windsor, Maryland, +1 3018025332, bruce@hake.com
• Judy Hake, Office Manager, Hake & Schmitt, New Windsor, Maryland, +1 3018025332, judy@hake.com