Danielle Atchison

Danielle Atchison is a skilled business immigration attorney at Mdivani Corporate Immigration Law Firm in Overland Park, Kansas. She is licensed to practice law in Kansas and Missouri, with a career focused on corporate immigration strategy and compliance. Danielle works closely with U.S. employers to address their business immigration needs. She develops strategic plans for global mobility, corporate compliance, and workforce retention.

Danielle graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree in 2014. She also holds an MBA from the same institution. Her education in both law and business provides her with a unique perspective on the intersection of legal compliance and corporate strategy.

Since becoming licensed in 2015, Danielle has developed extensive experience in business immigration matters. She handles a wide range of work visas, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, E-2, and TN visas. She also manages employment-based green card processes, including PERM applications, Schedule A Nurse petitions, and EB-1 filings for executives and individuals with extraordinary abilities.

Danielle plays a key role in ensuring her clients meet compliance standards. She advises on I-9 audits, builds public access files, and provides training to help companies navigate complex immigration laws. Her work ensures businesses remain compliant while successfully onboarding and retaining international employees.

Beyond her corporate work, Danielle leads the Mdivani Pro Bono Program, advocating for immigrant survivors of domestic violence. She collaborates with domestic violence shelters and legal advocates to represent women and children in U Visa and VAWA-based petitions. Through this program, Danielle helps survivors secure legal immigration status, offering them a path to safety and stability.

Danielle is an active member of multiple bar associations and has received several awards for her pro bono work and professional achievements. She is also an adjunct professor, frequently sharing her expertise in immigration law and compliance at conferences and training sessions. Danielle’s dedication to her clients and commitment to public service reflects her leadership in the legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Mdivani Corporate Immigration Law Firm
• Member, The Missouri Bar
• Member, Association of Women Lawyers
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Lawyers Association of Kansas City YLS
• Member, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kansas
• Missouri

Education

• University of Missouri Kansas City
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Missouri Kansas City
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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