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From War Zones to Wall Street: An Immigration Lawyer’s Journey and Mission
What does it take to build a world-spanning immigration law practice from a single desk in Queens—and keep heart at the center while policies and lives hang in the balance? We sit down with attorney and founder Merium Malik to trace the journey from childhood in a war zone to leading a team that serves clients across six continents and every U.S. state. The conversation moves from gritty origin stories—door knocking in New York, cold calls, and learning marketing by doing—to the disciplined systems that power business immigration for Fortune 500 companies and the compassion required for deportation defense when enforcement spikes.
Merium opens up about how growing up Pakistani and spending time in Iran during the Iran–Iraq war hardwired a sense of justice that law could channel into action. That grounding shows in how her firm navigates volatility: when administrations shift and rules tighten, they pivot without losing sight of people. You’ll hear how they balance H‑1B strategy, O‑1 talent cases, EB‑1 filings, and employer compliance alongside family petitions, interviews, and removal defense—making immigration strategy accessible for both corporate mobility teams and individuals seeking stability. We also get practical: how ethical marketing works for lawyers, why content and newsletters build trust, and what clients should line up—timelines, documents, expectations—before the first consultation.
Away from the office, Marion shares the habits that sustain high-stakes work: yoga, spiritual reading, Florida parks and springs, and finding quiet between court dates and ICE visits. Through it all runs a clear promise: extreme competence paired with a family-first mindset. If you’re an HR leader planning global hiring, an entrepreneur eyeing U.S. growth, or a family wrestling with status questions, this conversation offers a playbook for moving forward with clarity and care.
If this story resonates, follow along for daily immigration updates on LinkedIn and Instagram, grab the free weekly newsletter at maliklawimmigration.com, and share this episode with someone who needs a steady guide. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what immigration question you want answered next.
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By Garfield BowenWhat does it take to build a world-spanning immigration law practice from a single desk in Queens—and keep heart at the center while policies and lives hang in the balance? We sit down with attorney and founder Merium Malik to trace the journey from childhood in a war zone to leading a team that serves clients across six continents and every U.S. state. The conversation moves from gritty origin stories—door knocking in New York, cold calls, and learning marketing by doing—to the disciplined systems that power business immigration for Fortune 500 companies and the compassion required for deportation defense when enforcement spikes.
Merium opens up about how growing up Pakistani and spending time in Iran during the Iran–Iraq war hardwired a sense of justice that law could channel into action. That grounding shows in how her firm navigates volatility: when administrations shift and rules tighten, they pivot without losing sight of people. You’ll hear how they balance H‑1B strategy, O‑1 talent cases, EB‑1 filings, and employer compliance alongside family petitions, interviews, and removal defense—making immigration strategy accessible for both corporate mobility teams and individuals seeking stability. We also get practical: how ethical marketing works for lawyers, why content and newsletters build trust, and what clients should line up—timelines, documents, expectations—before the first consultation.
Away from the office, Marion shares the habits that sustain high-stakes work: yoga, spiritual reading, Florida parks and springs, and finding quiet between court dates and ICE visits. Through it all runs a clear promise: extreme competence paired with a family-first mindset. If you’re an HR leader planning global hiring, an entrepreneur eyeing U.S. growth, or a family wrestling with status questions, this conversation offers a playbook for moving forward with clarity and care.
If this story resonates, follow along for daily immigration updates on LinkedIn and Instagram, grab the free weekly newsletter at maliklawimmigration.com, and share this episode with someone who needs a steady guide. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what immigration question you want answered next.