Vicki Yudenfriend, Of Counsel

Vicki Yudenfriend, of counsel to Masliah & Soloway, is a graduate of Boston University School of law and has practiced Immigration law for over twenty years.  Her practice has focused on business and family immigration.  She has represented corporations ranging from hospitals to engineering firms as well as individuals including artists, professionals and skilled workers.  She has also represented individuals in family immigration.  Ms. Yudenfriend   has spoken  at AILA meetings on topics such as IMMACT 90 and issues relating to the employment of foreign nurses.  Her interest in immigration law was sparked by her advocacy work in the 1980s and 1990s with people in the former Soviet Union who were denied permission to leave the country.  After traveling to Russia on two occasions, she lectured frequently at universities and civic organizations.  Even after many years working in the field, Ms. Yudenfriend continues to enjoy her work immensely because of the challenge and excitement of helping people make new beginnings.