#426 Mimi Alcocer, Esq., Crimmigration
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
Release Date: 10/09/2025
#458 Immigration Law Firm Growth, Mergers & Market Shifts w/ Roman Zelichenko, JD
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
Immigration law firm mergers and acquisitions are no longer theoretical — they’re already happening. In this episode, John Q. Khosravi, Esq. welcomes back Roman Zelichenko, JD to talk about the growing wave of immigration law firm M&A, why buyers are actively seeking established practices, and what’s pushing solo and small firm owners to consider selling, merging, or being absorbed into larger firms. They discuss venture capital, consolidation, culture fit, succession planning, and how market pressure and burnout are changing the business of immigration law. | | | Start your...
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#457 Federal Court update w/ Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. [Dec. 2025]
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. returns for a Federal Court Update, breaking down recent immigration decisions from the federal courts. This episode cuts through the noise to highlight litigation trends and practical takeaways immigration lawyers can apply right now. | | | Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED): Get Started in Immigration Law! Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney...
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#456 Weekly Immigration Recap [Jan. 5, 2026]
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
Episode 456 of The Immigration Lawyers Toolbox is a weekly recap covering practical immigration law issues, real-world USCIS interview insights, and candid thoughts on law practice, marketing, and technology. John Khosravi, Esq. discusses DUIs and LPR travel, marriage-based green card interviews, visa reciprocity charts, travel ban concerns, client communication in the age of AI, attention spans in marketing, and lessons for running a resilient immigration practice in 2026 and beyond. Spotify | iTunes | | Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: | | Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US...
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#455 Immigration Court, Strategy, and Life after the Bench w/ Raisa Cohen, Esq.
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
In Episode 455 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. interviews former Immigration Judge Raisa Cohen, who shares her journey from refugee to prosecutor to immigration judge, and now private practitioner. They discuss life on the bench, common mistakes attorneys make in immigration court, asylum fraud patterns, courtroom strategy, mentoring younger lawyers, and how technology and AI are reshaping modern immigration practices. A must-listen for attorneys handling removal defense, asylum cases, and contested hearings. | | | Follow eimmigration by...
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#454 Detention, Habeas, and the New Reality of Immigration Court with Enes Hajdarpasic, Esq.
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
In Episode 454 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. speaks with Enes Hajdarpasic, Esq., an immigration litigator with prior experience as a DHS trial attorney and Assistant U.S. Attorney. They discuss immigration court practice, removal defense, habeas petitions, mandamus actions, federal litigation strategy, and how attorneys must adapt as bond eligibility tightens and agency delays increase. Enes also shares insights from defending the government and how that experience now informs advocacy for immigrants. | | | Timestamps: 00:00 Opening 00:33...
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#453 Weekly Immigration Recap [Dec. 30, 2025]
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
Episode 453 kicks off 2026 with a refreshed weekly format for the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox Podcast. In this episode, John Q. Khosravi, Esq. steps back from nonstop breaking news to focus on practical immigration lawyering, smarter practice management, client communication, and long-term resilience in an increasingly volatile legal environment. The discussion covers key reminders on consular processing, Form I-824 pitfalls, Department of State tools, impact litigation, USCIS interview strategy, and how immigration lawyers can adapt their businesses, mindset, and marketing during uncertain...
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#452 Weekly Immigration Recap [Dec. 23, 2025]
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
In this episode, John breaks from the traditional “Top 10” format and delivers a wide-ranging weekly update on what’s really happening in immigration law right now. From consular processing challenges and departure detentions to public charge concerns, travel disruptions, paused programs, RFEs, litigation updates, and shifting agency practices, this episode focuses on helping immigration lawyers stay informed, resilient, and prepared in an increasingly volatile environment. John also shares reflections on practice management, client communication, and how to adapt—both mentally and...
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#451 Immigration Law Firm Systems, Data & Wellness w/ Ruby Powers, Esq.
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
In Episode 451 of The Immigration Lawyers Toolbox®, John Q. Khosravi, Esq. sits down with Ruby Powers, Esq. to discuss law practice management, attorney wellness, resilience, and how immigration lawyers can build smarter, more sustainable firms. Drawing from recent AILA conferences and real-world experience, this episode focuses on systems, data, and adapting to constant change. | | | Timestamps: 00:00 Opening 00:33 Show intro 02:29 AILA New Mexico Conference takeaways 05:38 Being detained at the airport 07:35 Accessing files while traveling 08:48 Conference logistics &...
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#450 Practical AI Tools for Immigration Law Firms w/ Kevin Andrews, Esq.
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
Episode 450 is a milestone for the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast. Host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. is joined by Kevin Andrews, Esq. to discuss how immigration lawyers can practically use AI today—covering prompts, automation, ethics, and real-world workflows that help law firms work smarter. | | | Show Notes: Kevin Andrews, Esq. Check out his Timestamps: 00:00 – Opening 00:33 – Introduction 01:47 – Kevin Andrews’ Immigration Law Background 06:29 – The Power of an Effective AI Prompt 11:07 – Using AI for HR Testing & Evaluation 12:50 – Connecting Your Calendar to...
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#449 AI, Firm Operations & the Future of Immigration Law w/ Gianfranco De Girolamo, Esq.
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
In Episode 449 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, John Q. Khosravi, Esq. welcomes back Gianfranco De Girolamo, Esq. to discuss how AI, automation, and human-centered service are reshaping immigration law practice. They cover AI tools for admin and marketing, data centralization, prompt engineering, social media strategy, live video, and why human connection—not machines—will define successful firms in the years ahead. A must-listen for lawyers building future-ready practices. | | | Learn more about Gianfranco's marketing support service: https://nextlevellawyer.com/...
info_outlineIn Episode 426 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. interviews Mimi Alcocer, a Texas immigration and criminal defense attorney with years of experience at the crossroads of crimmigration.
Mimi discusses her journey from Catholic Charities to launching her own solo practice, her work with public defenders across Texas, and the practical and constitutional impact of the Laken Riley Act (LRA) on immigrant defendants.
Together, John and Mimi explore how recent laws and political shifts have made the landscape tougher for practitioners and clients — and why protecting due process matters for everyone.
🔗 Tune in for an important discussion on justice, immigration, and the balance between safety
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Opening (OBB)
00:33 – Introduction
01:19 – eimmigration AI session with visalaw.ai
02:56 – How Mimi Got Into Immigration Law
07:11 – The Ups and Downs of Solo Immigration Practice
09:12 – Law Practice Management Tips
10:50 – Crimmigration Practice
12:08 – Alarming Detainment
17:31 – ILT Magazine Article: The Laken Riley Act
22:39 – Mandatory Detainment for EWI Under the Trump Administration
27:24 – Keeping Up with Immigration Law Studies
29:13 – How to Contact Mimi
29:49 – Closing (Outro)
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