Tahmina Talks Immigration

The Startup Visa Series is a series of interviews of thought leaders on startups, entrepreneurship, and immigration from around the world. Hear more about why they argue for the need for a startup visa. Guests include startup founders, venture capitalists, investors, policymakers, and others. This interview series coincides with the launch of the 2nd Edition of my book, The Startup Visa  which is set to launch July 20, 2021!  In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Troy Vosseller. Troy is the Co-Founder of gener8tor. Gener8tor is a turnkey platform for the creative economy that connects startup founders, musicians, artists, investors, universities, and corporations. The gener8tor platform includes pre-accelerators, accelerators, corporate programming, conferences, and fellowships. Hope you enjoy listening to this interview as much as I enjoyed interviewing him!  After you listen to this interview, look out for the 2nd edition of The Startup Series book to learn more about this issue and the n

The Startup Visa Series is a series of interviews of thought leaders on startups, entrepreneurship, and immigration from around the world. Hear more about why they argue for the need for a startup visa. Guests include startup founders, venture capitalists, investors, policymakers, and others. This interview series coincides with the launch of the 2nd Edition of my book, The Startup Visa which is set to launch July 13, 2021!  In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Valentina Primo. The founder of Startups Without Borders, Valentina is a journalist with a Master's in Peace Studies, Human Rights, and EU policies. Startups Without Borders connects the most ambitious refugee and migrant entrepreneurs with resources to grow their business while providing investors with an entry point to under-the-radar startups with disruptive potential. Hope you enjoy listening to this interview as much as I enjoyed interviewing her! After you listen to this interview, look out for the 2nd edition of The Sta

The Startup Visa Series is a series of interviews of thought leaders on startups, entrepreneurship, and immigration from around the world. Hear more about why they argue for the need for a startup visa. Guests include startup founders, venture capitalists, investors, policy makers and others. This interview series coincides with the launch of the 2nd Edition of my book, The Startup Visa  which is set to launch July 13, 2021! In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Jeff Farrah who serves as General Counsel at the National Venture Capital Association, https://nvca.org/ where he advocates before Congress, the White House, and agencies for pro-entrepreneurship policies and leads in-house legal matters for the association, including management of the NVCA Model Legal Documents. Prior to joining NVCA, Jeff was Counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation where he advised Chairman John Thune and members of the committee on technology, telecommunications, and Interne

Legal Heroes is a series of interviews of lawyers who have stepped up beyond their day jobs to help in the various crises created by the Trump administration. This interview series is now a book!In this episode of Legal Heroes, I speak with Bob Ferguson, Attorney General of Washington State. AG Ferguson has been a fearless leader throughout the Trump era fighting against the Muslim bans and much much more. He has been a beacon of hope during a dark period in American history. He will go down in history as one of the most impactful attorney generals of our time. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to sit down with him, learn from him and share his story with you. Hope you enjoy listening to this interview as much as enjoyed interviewing him! After you listen to his interview, pick up the book, and read more about him!The Legal Heroes series is produced and edited by Nicole Lockett.Here is a link to the book: www.amazon.com/Legal-Heroes-Trum…4VZ90VX1JYET77BJ9If you are in Seattle, WA, the book is also

Legal Heroes is a series of interviews of lawyers who have stepped up beyond their day jobs to help in the various crises created by the Trump administration. This interview series is now a book!In this episode of Legal Heroes, I speak with Margaret O'Donnell, Immigration Lawyer & Playwright. She is someone I admire dearly and feel lucky to call a friend. When inhumane immigration detention of children separated from parents was making headline news, Margaret took to storytelling through her play The Detention Lottery to expose how immigration court really works. Her powerful play has made an incredible impact and is worth watching, if you get the chance. Hope you enjoy listening to this interview as much as enjoyed interviewing her! After you listen to her interview, pick up the book, and read more about her!The Legal Heroes series is produced and edited by Nicole Lockett.Here is a link to the book: www.amazon.com/Legal-Heroes-Trum…4VZ90VX1JYET77BJ9If you are in Seattle, WA, the book is also avai

Legal Heroes is a series of interviews of lawyers who have stepped up beyond their day jobs to help in the various crises created by the Trump administration. This interview series is now a book!In this episode of Legal Heroes, I speak with Aneelah Afzali, Founder and Executive Director of MAPS AMEN. Aneelah is a dear friend, someone I respect and admire dearly. Aneelah, a former lawyer, is a fierce advocate against Islamaphobia. She uniquely brought together the broader community in her advocacy mission. Inspiring and energizing, you cannot help but admire her when you hear her speak.Hope you enjoy listening to this interview as much as enjoyed interviewing her! After you listen to her interview, pick up the book, and find her in chapter 10!The Legal Heroes series is produced and edited by Nicole Lockett.Here is a link to the book: www.amazon.com/Legal-Heroes-Trum…4VZ90VX1JYET77BJ9If you are in Seattle, WA, the book is also available at Island Books and Arundel Books.An audio version of the book is in the

Legal Heroes is a series of interviews of lawyers who have stepped up beyond their day jobs to help in the various crises created by the Trump administration. This interview series is now a book!In this episode of Legal Heroes, I speak with Traci Feit Love, Founder and Executive Director of Lawyers for Good Government. Traci is one of my personal heroes. She created a brand new organization and mobilized 125,000 lawyers from across the United States to help in various Trump created crises. Hope you enjoy listening to his interview as much as enjoyed interviewing her! After you listen to her interview, pick up the book, and find her in chapter 4!The Legal Heroes series is produced and edited by Nicole Lockett.Here is a link to the book: www.amazon.com/Legal-Heroes-Trum…4VZ90VX1JYET77BJ9If you are in Seattle, WA, the book is also available at Island Books and Arundel Books.An audio version of the book is in the works! Be sure to follow Tahmina on her Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/Tahmina-Watson/e/

Legal Heroes is a series of interviews of lawyers who have stepped up beyond their day jobs to help in the various crises created by the Trump administration. This interview series is now a book!In this episode of Legal Heroes, I speak with Drew Caputo, Vice-President of Litigation for Lands, Wildlife, and Oceans at Earthjustice. Earthjustice is the nation's largest non-profit environmental law organization. With the slogan "Because the earth needs a good lawyer", Drew and his team is working hard to ensure US environmental laws are protecting our lands and more. Hope you enjoy listening to his interview as much as enjoyed interviewing him! After you listen to his interview, pick up the book, and find him in chapter 8! The Legal Heroes series is produced and edited by Nicole Lockett.Here is a link to the book: www.amazon.com/Legal-Heroes-Trum…4VZ90VX1JYET77BJ9If you are in Seattle, WA, the book is also available at Island Books and Arundel Books.There will be a book celebration via zoom on Ja

Legal Heroes is a series of interviews of lawyers who have stepped up beyond their day jobs to help in the various crises created by the Trump administration. This interview series is now a book!In this episode of Legal Heroes, I speak with Fiona McEntee, Immigration Attorney and author of the children's book Our American Dream. She is a renowned and award-winning attorney who has been at the forefront of the Trump administration policy challenges. In the last four years, her voice has been an important one. After you hear her interview, read about her in the book! Her children's book Our American Dream is available on Amazon and other book stores. It is an honor to call her a colleague and friend. The Legal Heroes series is produced and edited by Nicole Lockett.Here is a link to the book: www.amazon.com/Legal-Heroes-Trum…4VZ90VX1JYET77BJ9If you are in Seattle, WA, the book is also available at Island Books and Arundel Books.

Legal Heroes is a series of interviews of lawyers who have stepped up beyond their day jobs to help in the various crises created by the Trump administration. This interview series is now a book!In this episode of Legal Heroes, I speak with Shelly Garzon, Partner at Favros Law and one of the first volunteers for WIDEN. She is a renowned and award-winning attorney specializing in the medical malpractice law field. She is a woman after my own heart who goes by the motto of 'just do it'! As one of the first volunteers for WIDEN, she learned immigration law basics quickly to helped detained immigrants and continued to take multiple cases despite her own busy schedule as a partner at a law firm and mother of minor children. Her compassion and generosity are unparalleled and you will agree as you hear this interview and read about her in the book!The Legal Heroes series is produced and edited by Nicole Lockett.Here is a link to the book: www.amazon.com/Legal-Heroes-Trum…4VZ90VX1JYET77BJ9If you are in S

Legal Heroes is a series of interviews of lawyers who have stepped up beyond their day jobs to help in the various crises created by the Trump administration. This interview series is now a book!In this episode of Legal Heroes, I speak with Matt Adams, Legal Director at the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, one of the leading immigrant advocacy organizations in the Pacific Northwest and the United States in general. During the Trump administration, Matt has lead numerous precedent setting casesstepped up to volunteer over and over again in immigration cases to fight the administration's adverse policies. Listen to his interview and read about him in the book!The Legal Heroes series is produced and edited by Nicole Lockett.Here is a link to the book: www.amazon.com/Legal-Heroes-Trum…4VZ90VX1JYET77BJ9If you are in Seattle, WA, the book is also available at Island Books and Arundel Books.

Legal Heroes is a new series that is a compilation of interviews of lawyers who have stepped up beyond their day jobs to help in the various crises created by this administration. This interview series is now a book!In this episode of Legal Heroes, I speak with Jill Scott, Legal Director at a Seattle Biotech company, and WIDEN volunteer. During the Trump administration, Jill stepped up to volunteer over and over again in immigration cases, she has traveled to the US-Mexico border to volunteer at refugee camps and has written extensively about her experience. She is an inspiration, especially to anyone who has been wondering how to make a difference. Listen to her interview and read about her in the book!The Legal Heroes series is produced and edited by Nicole Lockett.Here is a link to the book: www.amazon.com/Legal-Heroes-Trum…4VZ90VX1JYET77BJ9

Legal Heroes is a new series that is a compilation of interviews of lawyers who have stepped up beyond their day jobs to help in the various crises created by this administration. This interview series is now a book!In this episode of Legal Heroes, I speak with Joan Tierney, Retired Administrative Law Judge and WIDEN volunteer. Law was her second career during which time she made an immense impact on the community. Upon retirement, she continues to make a difference in the lives of immigrants and community members as an activist and volunteer lawyer. There isn't a day in the year that Joan doesn't take some action to help social justice issues. I dare you not to be inspired by her! Listen to her interview and read about her in the book!The Legal Heroes series is produced and edited by Nicole Lockett.Here is a link to the book: www.amazon.com/Legal-Heroes-Trum…4VZ90VX1JYET77BJ9

Legal Heroes is a new series that is a compilation of interviews of lawyers who have stepped up beyond their day jobs to help in the various crises created by this administration. This interview series is now a book!In this episode of Legal Heroes, I speak with Erin Albanese, cofounder of Lawyer Moms Action and WIDEN. She has found activism in using her corporate law expertise in empowering non-profits and advocacy organizations. She has been at the forefront of many challenges over the last four years especially making a difference in immigration as well as other issues. Listen to her interview and read about her in the book!The Legal Heroes series is produced and edited by Nicole Lockett.Here is a link to the book: www.amazon.com/Legal-Heroes-Trum…4VZ90VX1JYET77BJ9

Legal Heroes is a new series that is a compilation of interviews of lawyers who have stepped up beyond their day jobs to help in the various crises created by this administration. This interview series is now a book! In this episode of Legal Heroes, I speak with one of Washington State's leading lawyers Michele Storms. She is the Executive Director of the Washington State Chapter of the ACLU. She had lead many civil rights challenges over the last four years and is an inspirational person. Listen to her interview and read about her in the book!The Legal Heroes series is produced and edited by Nicole Lockett.Here is a link to the book: www.amazon.com/Legal-Heroes-Trum…4VZ90VX1JYET77BJ9

Legal Heroes is a new series that is a compilation of interviews of lawyers who have stepped up beyond their day jobs to help in the various crises created by this administration. This interview series is now a book! And the book will be available to purchase on Friday, October 2nd, 2020. You can search Amazon or wherever you buy your books!In this episode of Legal Heroes, I speak with my good friend Takao Yamada. Takao Yamada, a Seattle-based attorney, and entrepreneur is a co-founder of WIDEN. He previously helped found AirportLawyer.org. Yamada worked on the app after helping to coordinate the emergency legal response at SeaTac airport. He has worked in public policy and politics for a number of years. In addition to co-founding tech startups, Yamada has worked for the Washington State legislature and as a clerk for Justice Mary Yu. Yamada is a graduate of Georgetown Law and Hobart College.The Legal Heroes series is produced and edited by Nicole Lockett.Update: Here is a link to the book: https://www.amaz

As part of our "Legal Heroes" series, I'm thrilled to speak with internationally acclaimed aviation attorney, and founder & CEO of Lightening Law- Alisa Brodkowitz. Alisa has worked on some critical plane crash cases include several Boeing Max crashes. With over two decades of successfully representing victims of plane crashes around the world, Alisa conceived of Lightning Law- a platform for remote legal case management and trials. While she had been working on the idea for a couple of years, Covid19 accelerated the launch of the startup. Hear more about it from Alisa. Here are some useful links to learn about her and her innovative company that promises to revolutionize the way trials are managed and conducted.https://www.lightning.law/ A huge thank you to Alisa for taking time out of her busy day to join me on the show. Please note that the show was recorded just before she launched the startup which is now live!

This episode was recorded on election day of November 8, 2016. I didn't get to upload this until July 18, 2020 though. Initially, I didn't have the heart to post it and then I simply forgot to post it. But I am now working on a project that reminded me that this episode is important and must be preserved. Hope you will enjoy and have some aha moments, given what has transpired since then. Here is a link to the blogpost from that day: https://watsonimmigrationlaw.com/2016/11/05/electionandimmigrationreform/ I am excited to announce panelists for my special election day “Immigration with Tahmina” show! Two outstanding immigration experts and community leaders will be joining me for another special ‘election & immigration reform’ episode! Rich Stolz, Executive Director of One America and renowned immigration attorney Joel Paget will joining me for this special ‘election & immigration’ show on November 8th 2016 at 10am PST!Joel Paget is an immigration lawyer and senior member of the immigrati

In this episode of Tahmina Talks Immigration, I sit down with international tax expert Moses Man of MSquared Tax (www.msqauredtax.com). Moses and I have presented at various panels together to discuss these issues. Today, we talk about Covid19 implications on becoming a 'tax resident' and other tax issues that immigrants should be aware of. Visit Moses' website to get in touch with him if you have further questions for him.

Welcome to our latest episode! We're in the middle of a global pandemic where remote work from home is the new normal. Tahmina Talks 'remote work' and more with Abhay Mishra, Cofounder of Kaamwork- a company that focuses on decentralizing the work force by enabling work-from-anywhere. This is a timely interview given that record number of Americans are out of work. And while immigrants may want to look for work outside the US, American workers could equally work for companies outside the US also. Listen to Abhay Mishra talk how he envisioned Kaamwork before the pandemic ground the globe and how his company is uniquely positioned to help anyone anywhere work for anyone. A huge thank you to Abhay for taking time to speak with me all the way from India. Here are some links people will find useful:https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhaywork/https://www.kaamwork.com We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode and keep an eye out for Abhay coming back to talk more remote-work soon!