Nkechi “Kiki” Gillman

Nkechi “Kiki” Gillman is a Minnesota immigration attorney who represents immigrants and immigrant survivors in complex immigration matters. Her practice focuses on marriage-based green cards, VAWA self-petitions, federal litigation, immigrant labor trafficking, and victims-of-crime cases. She helps clients pursue immigration relief through practical guidance, direct advocacy, and a culturally informed understanding of the challenges many immigrants face in the United States.

Kiki graduated from Kent State University with a B.A. in Business Management. She earned her J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2009. During law school, she advocated for immigrants facing deportation and seeking humanitarian relief through the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Her education and early advocacy work support her ability to evaluate immigration options, prepare strong filings, and guide clients through sensitive legal processes.

Kiki’s experience representing immigrants and immigrant survivors spans more than 15 years. She handles cases involving domestic violence and humanitarian immigration relief, including matters for men, women, and children seeking safety and lawful status. Her work includes helping clients regain control of their lives through the green card self-petition process and other relief options designed for vulnerable immigrants.

Nkechi “Kiki” Gillman is recognized in her community for service, advocacy, and humanitarian work, including recognition among the Top 100 Black Lawyers in the United States. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Krio, she brings strong communication skills to a diverse immigration practice. Her work reflects focused advocacy, practical judgment, and a commitment to helping immigrants move toward stability, protection, and opportunity.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal Attorney, The Gillman Immigration Law Firm
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, National Black Lawyers
• Advisory Board Member, Residents Organizing Against Racism (ROAR)

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• Mitchell Hamline School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Kent State University
  Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (BABA)

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