Immigration Ain't Easy Ep. 7: Immigration Lawyers Jodi Goodwin & Chuck Kuck

09/24/24 • 54 min

When they went to law school, Jodi Goodwin and Chuck Kuck didn't realize their destinies and life's work would be helping immigrants and becoming two of the top lawyers in this complicated field of law. They join me to discuss their journey to becoming immigration lawyers, what motivates them to keep fighting the good fight, some of the ridiculous things they've witnessed the government do, and what they think the future holds.

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Immigration Ain't East Ep. 6: Ahmad Wakili, Afghan Judge gets Asylum!

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Ahmad Wakili was a judge in Afghanistan who sentenced Taliban members at Bagram Air Base. He fled for his life after the withdrawal of the United States military in August 2021. Fortunate enough to get on a plane, he sought refuge in the United States but faced a lengthy separation from his wife and newborn daughter. Did they finally reunite? Did Ahmad get asylum?
What about the rest of his family that he had to leave back in Afghanistan?
Please check out this episode and get inspired by Ahmad's story!

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Immigration Ain't Easy Ep. 8: Chef Nico Lopez from Mercado Little Spain and his immigration lawyer Ava Benach

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Chef Nicolás Lopez's name has become synonymous with top Spanish cuisine. He oversees all culinary operations at Mercado Little Spain, a 35,000 sq ft Spanish food hall (with three full-service restaurants, bars, numerous other food and retail kiosks) in New York City. He is a protégé of Chef José Andrés and works with the world renowned restauranteur. Chef Nico was also instrumental in overseeing the creation of 136,000 meals provided for the non-profit World Central Kitchen during the pandemic to help feed those in need. Chef Nico and his fabulous attorney, Ava Benach, join me to share both their life stories and inspirations for the important work they do. NOTE: Chef Nico has a demanding work schedule so he had to call in from the kitchen. Some of the sound did not come through but it is worth a listen!