Greg Dann

About Greg Dann

I\'m an immigration attorney with a multidisciplinary background that uniquely positions…

Experience

1. Immigration Attorney

   Gad Legal, Llc

   Aug 2016 — Present · Windsor, CT, US

   Key Founded and lead a remote immigration law practice specializing in **complex removal defense**,**humanitarian relief**, and **appellate advocacy** before USCIS, EOIR, and BIA.* Design innovative legal strategies for high-stakes cases, including asylum claims (LGBTQ+, domestic violence, gang violence), employment-based petitions, and citizenship disputes.* Draft appellate briefs challenging adverse credibility findings, firm resettlement bars, and flawed social group analyses.* Manage immigration processes: petitions, waivers, naturalization, consular processing, and removal defense.**Notable Professional Immigration:** Secure EB-1B approvals by combining legal expertise with scientific literacy. I craft compelling narratives that connect researchers\' technical achievements to immigration criteria, translating complex contributions into clear evidence of international recognition for outstanding achievements that USCIS officers can confidently Advocacy:** Represent asylum seekers fleeing violence through particular social group formulations and trauma-informed legal Relief:** Author emergency motions to stay removal for clients facing imminent deportation, including religious minorities from conflict Practice:** Address inconsistencies in trauma-based testimony and errors in firm resettlement determinations in BIA appeals.**Innovations & Develop strategies for VAWA self-petitions and I-912 fee waivers, overcoming filing barriers and financial challenges.* Mentor law students and paralegals in immigration law, emphasizing appellate writing and client-centered advocacy.* Specialized expertise in asylum cases involving religious minorities and persecution in conflict zones.**Tools & Utilize INSZoom and Clio for comprehensive immigration case management and document preparation.

Education

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  BS, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineer

  2000 — 2005

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Master of Accounting, Accounting

  2010 — 2011

• Duke University

  Master of Engineering - MEng, Engineering

  2005 — 2006

• University of Pittsburgh School of Law

  Doctor of Law - JD, Law

  2011 — 2014

• University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Finance

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Business Taxation
• Corporate Taxation
• Project Management
• Sql
• Income Tax
• Corporate and Securities Regulation
• Trusts
• Landlords
• Process Engineering
• Business Analysis
• Small Business
• Team Leadership
• Tax Preparation
• Preparation of Wills
• Program Management
• Tax Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Taxation of Flow-Through Entities
• Risk Management
• Tax Law
• Stock Trading
• Immigration Law
• Legal Research
• Strategic Planning
• Contract Negotiation
• Product Development
• Patents
• Analysis
• Individual Income Tax
• Income Properties
• Startup Development
• Copyright Law
• Managing Start-Ups
• Data Analysis
• Real Estate Transactions
• Financial Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Early-Stage Startups
• Accounting
• Tax and Business Strategy