Evelyn Aimée De Jesús Rodríguez Esq.

Director Team Lead Litigation Removal Defense / Managing Partner

Fully responsible for developing a full-service startup litigation division in immigration removal defense. Supervised and hired junior and senior attorneys, developed case strategies, supported the intake team, and trained legal staff at all levels within the firm. Oversaw marketing strategies pursuant to legal ethics and standards.

Developed a litigation division aimed to serve detainees with respect and honor, explaining feasible immigration reliefs, bonds, and alternative forms of detention.

Director of Appeals and Reopen Unit

Responsible for the inception of a productive and successful appellate and case reopen litigation unit committed to pursuing justice for the immigrant community by aggressively advocating before United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the United States Court of Appeals for the constitutional rights and inherent dignity of immigrants, regardless of their social status, race, political views, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age.

Proudly served as intake attorney for detainees, assessing each case with care from an immigration law standpoint, interacting with detainee relatives, and explaining feasible immigration reliefs, bonds, and alternative forms of detention. Supported fellow peers and advised legal support and intake staff to serve current and prospective clients efficiently and ethically.

Immigration Attorney

• Independently managed a caseload of immigration cases including filings with USCIS, deportation defense, and appeals.
• Conducted comprehensive training on immigration law and policy for Legal Services staff and community partners, including faith-based organizations.
• Monitored developments in immigration law and policy to develop responsive legal strategies.
• Contributed to department procedures, practice standards, case management, and workflows for trauma-informed client representation.
• Designed and implemented Know-Your-Rights workshops and community outreach activities.
• Provided legal review and support for citizenship, TPS, and DACA applications; conducted consultations and pro se legal advice.
• Traveled to detention centers in Georgia to meet with detainees.
• Facilitated social service referrals and built relationships with stakeholders and community partners.

Assistant Public Defender

Interviewed detainees and alleged domestic violence victims in support of case proceedings in first appearance court. Drafted and argued modification of pre-trial bond conditions and sought adversary preliminary hearings for State of Florida detainees. Screened detainees for possible immigration issues, mental health, and veteran's court. Interacted with detainees, their family members, and prospective witnesses with respect, patience, and sensitivity to their concerns, values, and social and cultural background.

New Client Advocate Professional

Supported attorneys representing plaintiffs in state and federal employment law claims, including wrongful discharge. Interviewed prospective clients in Spanish or English, assessed the merits of legal claims, and drafted demand letters, complaints for federal and state courts, and discrimination charges before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Paralegal

Supported attorneys representing first-party property holders in disputes with insurance companies. Drafted civil remedy notices to the Florida Department of Financial Services related to residential and commercial property claims (hurricane, sinkhole, mold, flood, wind, water, hail, fire, and smoke losses) as required for insurance damages bad faith claims.

Attorney

Managed legal issues related to employment law, civil litigation (state and federal), personal injury, and plaintiff-side employment claims from inception to completion. Conducted legal research and discovery; prepared legal memoranda, briefs, complaints, and subpoenas; attended and coordinated depositions, mediation, and arbitration.

Served as administrative examiner in employment claims for a government entity — sexual harassment, wage and hour, unfair labor practices, collective bargaining, and labor disputes — adjudicating and recommending sanctions and disciplinary measures to the college chancellor of the University of Puerto Rico (contract basis).

Attorney at Law

Managed foreclosure cases from inception to completion. Practice also included lower and appellate court work in bankruptcy (creditor), labor, commercial litigation, personal injury (plaintiff and insurance defense), and real estate law.