'From Asylum Seeker to Immigration Attorney' Jan. 30

On Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. in Loyola Science Center 133, Slattery Center guest Luis Canales will share the story of his journey from asylum seeker to immigration attorney. Members of the University community are invited to attend. 

Presenting "From Asylum Seeker to Immigration Attorney: How I Turned My Struggle into My Strength" will be Luis E. Canales, Esq. founder and owner of Canales Law Offices, located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He is a former asylee to the United States and a licensed attorney in New Jersey. Canales earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Marywood University and his Juris Doctor Degree from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law.

As an immigrant himself, Canales understands the challenges and opportunities that immigration offers, and he is committed to providing compassionate and dedicated legal services to immigrants and their families.

Canales will share his personal experience of immigrating to the United States and how political factors influence immigration policies and practices. He will also advocate for more awareness, compassion, and action to support immigrants who contribute to this society, despite the social challenges they face in the country.