Elizabeth Olivera, an associate in Cozen O’Connor’s Immigration Practice, will be honored with the Rising Stars Award at the National Immigrant Justice Center’s (NIJC) 25th Annual Human Rights Awards on June 4. The NIJC selected Olivera for this award for her pro bono work on two asylum cases received from the NIJC in 2018.

Olivera's practice focuses on employment-based immigration for institutional clients and multinational corporations from a wide variety of industries, including technology, engineering, manufacturing, and utilities. She assists clients in acquiring employment-based visas for key employees so they will be authorized for employment in the U.S. Olivera serves as the Secretary of the Executive Board for the National Filipino American Lawyers Association. She also serves on the board of directors of the Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago. Olivera is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and serves on the New Members Division committee for the Chicago Chapter.

About the National Immigrant Justice Center

The NIJC is dedicated to ensuring human rights protections and access to justice for all immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Since its founding in 1984, the NIJC has been unique in blending individual client advocacy with broad-based systemic change. With offices in Chicago, Indiana, San Diego, and Washington, D.C., the NIJC provides direct legal services to and advocates for these populations through policy reform, impact litigation, and public education.

About Cozen O'Connor

Established in 1970, Cozen O’Connor has over 850 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. Representing a broad array of leading global corporations and middle market companies, Cozen O’Connor serves its clients’ needs through 32 offices across two continents.