Carolina Antonini

Carolina Antonini is a dedicated immigration attorney recognized for her decades of advocacy and service to immigrant communities. She began her career helping those in need as a social worker and program director, creating programs and cultural sensitivity training for service providers and law enforcement. Her work has impacted countless individuals navigating complex legal systems.

Carolina earned her Bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University before completing her Juris Doctor at Georgia State University College of Law. Her academic achievements provided the foundation for a career marked by dedication to international human rights and immigration law.

Carolina began her legal career at the Catholic Social Services legal clinic, where she represented low-income immigrants in complex human rights and immigration matters. She went on to become a partner at a law firm before launching her own immigration practice. Throughout her career, she has led continuing legal education workshops for attorneys and presented “Know Your Rights” seminars to immigrant communities, empowering clients with critical information about their legal options.

Carolina is a co-founding member of the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association, serving on its Board of Directors, and contributed to the State Bar of Georgia’s Law Related Education Consortium. Her dedication extends to teaching as an adjunct professor at Georgia State University College of Law and co-authoring a textbook used to educate youth and adults about the legal system.

Carolina’s leadership and community contributions have been widely recognized. She received honors, including the Mentor of the Year Award, Pro Bono Award, and a nomination for Woman of the Year. She also earned recognition from the City of Atlanta and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs for her outstanding service. Notably, she made history as the first Latina judge to sit on the bench in Georgia’s history, serving as Judge Pro Hac Vice for the City Court of Atlanta from 2001 to 2006.

Carolina Antonini continues to share her expertise through public speaking, media appearances, and educational outreach. Her career reflects an unwavering commitment to justice, education, and the empowerment of immigrant communities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Antonini & Cohen Immigration Law Group, LLC
• Former Founder, The Antonini Law Firm
• Former Partner, Antonini, Odom & Sullivan
• Former Attorney, Catholic Social Services Legal Clinic
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Georgia State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Georgia State University
  Bachelor’s Degree

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