Liz Wafula

Liz Wafula, Esq., is a dedicated immigration attorney who provides legal services to individuals and employers navigating the U.S. immigration system. As an immigrant from Kenya herself, she offers clients both professional expertise and a personal understanding of the immigration journey, making her a trusted advocate in the field.

Liz earned her Juris Doctor from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2012. She also completed international law studies at Penn State Dickinson School of Law in 2011. Her academic background includes a B.A. in French, Communications, and Political Science from Lipscomb University and a French Immersion Certificate from Université du Québec à Chicoutimi.

Liz’s legal practice is focused on immigration, and she is particularly recognized for her work in VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) petitions. Widely known as the “#vawaqueen,” she is celebrated for educating African and Caribbean communities about their rights and options through accessible social media content and community outreach.

Fluent in multiple languages and culturally informed, Liz offers immigration counsel that is both legally sound and culturally competent. Her services extend to both individual immigrants and businesses employing foreign nationals, covering a wide array of immigration pathways and solutions.

In addition to her legal work, Liz is a vibrant online presence—often called the “#Dancinglawyer” for her engaging, informative, and energetic social media videos that blend legal education with cultural connection. This unique approach has earned her wide recognition and a loyal following within immigrant communities.

Through tireless advocacy, extensive legal knowledge, and genuine community connection, Liz Wafula continues to empower clients across the country with the tools and representation they need to succeed in their immigration journeys.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, E.M.Wafula, PLLC
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• Salmon P. Chase College of Law
  Juris Doctorate (JD)
• Penn State Dickinson School of Law
  Certificate of Completion, International Law Study Abroad
• Lipscomb University
  BA in French, Communications, & Political Science

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