IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY PROFILE
Karen Diane Williams
Immigration Attorney in Washington, District of Columbia
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer And Feld LlpWashington, DC
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Karen Diane Williams is a lawyer practicing immigration law, asylum, business immigration and 19 other areas of law. Karen received a degree from University of Manitoba School of Business in 1999, and has been licensed for 18 years. Karen practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Washington, DC.
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About the Attorney
Karen Diane Williams is a lawyer practicing immigration law, asylum, business immigration and 19 other areas of law. Karen received a degree from University of Manitoba School of Business in 1999, and has been licensed for 18 years. Karen practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Washington, DC.
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Practice Areas
Immigration Matters Handled
- Petitions for spouses, children, parents and siblings of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, including adjustment of status and consular processing.
- Employer-sponsored labor certification preceding many employment-based green card petitions.
- Green cards through qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise in the United States.
- Protection for people who fear persecution in their home country, including affirmative and defensive asylum.
- Refugee processing and Temporary Protected Status for nationals of designated countries.
- Representation in immigration court removal proceedings and related relief such as cancellation of removal.
- Petitions for review, mandamus actions and other federal court litigation involving immigration agencies.
- Immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.
Education / Credentials / Memberships
Education
- J.D. American, Hamline University School of Law
- Bachelor, University of Manitoba School of Business
Credentials
- Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008)
- Admitted to practice in Virginia (2009)
- Admitted to practice in District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (2011)
Memberships
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
Office & Service Areas
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer And Feld Llp
Robert S. Strauss Bldg., 1333 New Hampshire Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20036-1564
Serving clients in Washington and throughout District of Columbia.
Consultation & Fees Overview
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- Engagement terms and scope of representation provided in writing
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Profile updated Nov 2, 2026. Source: imported listing.