NISHA K.
KARNANI
PARTNER
Ms. Nisha K. Karnani was born in the United Kingdom to Indian parents and immigrated to the United States as a child. She has practiced immigration law exclusively since 2001. As a Partner at Antonini and Cohen, Ms. Karnani heads the employment immigration practice, as well as representing clients in family immigration cases. She is a passionate advocate and national expert on immigration matters related to survivors of domestic violence.
EDUCATION
-
JD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2001)
-
BA, Honors in Economics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1998)
MEMBERSHIPS
-
Georgia Bar Association
-
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
-
South Asian Bar Association of Georgia
-
South Asian Bar Association of North America
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
-
Immigration Attorney of the Year – Georgia: Acquisition International’s Global Immigration & Mobility Awards
-
Lawyers of Color Hot List, Southern Region
-
Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service
-
Raksha Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Legal Services
SELECTED COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
-
Honorary Legal Advisory, Indian Consul General in Atlanta
-
Trustee, South Asian Bar Association of North America Foundation
-
Advisory Board and Board of Directors, Raksha, Inc.
-
Board of Directors, South Asian Bar Association of Georgia (SABA-GA)
-
Coordinator, I-765V Joint Pro Bono Project with Raksha and (SABA-GA)
PRESENTATIONS
Speaker on various immigration topics: American Immigration Lawyers Association Conferences; State Bar of Georgia, Continuing Legal Education; Georgia State School of Law; Georgia Asylum & Immigration Network; Latin American Association; South Asian Bar Association of Georgia; Festival of India; Nepalese Convention; Network of Indian Professionals, Atlanta.