Doran Michelle Shemin

Doran Michelle Shemin is an experienced immigration attorney at Haynes Novick Kohn. She represents clients in a wide range of immigration matters, including deportation defense, family and business immigration, humanitarian relief, and naturalization. She is particularly adept at securing inadmissibility waivers and handling sensitive cases involving sham marriage allegations.

Doran earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from American University Washington College of Law in 2017 and an M.A. in International Affairs from the School of International Service in 2019. She holds a B.A. in History with a minor in Spanish from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, graduating cum laude. Her educational background reflects her commitment to human rights and global legal issues.

Doran has successfully guided corporate clients through the PERM labor certification process, especially in the healthcare, tech, and real estate industries. Doran also obtains various nonimmigrant visas for foreign professionals and responds to regulatory challenges with skill and precision, ensuring business compliance and continuity.

Doran began her legal career as a student attorney at the American University’s Immigrant Justice Clinic. Since then, she has built a practice known for compassion and rigor, consistently delivering solutions in complex immigration situations. Her litigation experience spans multiple jurisdictions and includes appearances in federal courts.

Admitted to practice in Georgia and several federal courts, Doran actively contributes to the immigration law community through her work on AILA’s DC Chapter Webinar and EOIR Liaison Committees. She has presented at legal conferences and published scholarly work on gender, policy, and human dignity in U.S. law.

Fluent in Spanish, Doran Michelle Shemin combines her legal expertise with cultural competence, advocating powerfully for individuals and businesses alike. Her practice is grounded in thorough preparation, strategic thinking, and a passion for immigration justice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Haynes Novick Kohn Immigration
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• American University Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• American University School of International Service
  MA in International Affairs
• University of Tennessee
  BS in History with Cum Laude

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