Rebecca S.
Experienced Immigration Attorney and Non-Profit Leader
- Role
- Senior Attorney at Jacobs & Schlesinger LLP
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rebecca S.
Strategic, mission-driven attorney with over 10 years of experience in immigration law, public policy, and nonprofit leadership. I bring a track record of transforming programs, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful legal services to vulnerable populations. Most recently, I led a legal department of 13 at Catholic Charities San Diego, managing a $1M+ budget and guiding the team from an operational deficit to a surplus within six months. With a background that spans federal immigration work (DHS/USCIS) and nonprofit legal services, I offer a unique blend of legal expertise, policy analysis, and operational leadership. I’ve represented asylum seekers in complex cases, delivered national trainings on trauma-informed representation, and advised senior leadership on legal strategy, regulatory compliance, and community engagement. Key strengths: Managing complex immigration caseloads Leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams Navigating federal, state, and nonprofit systems Designing training programs and strategic policy communications Securing and managing public and private grant funding I enjoy the opportunity to drive systems-level impact, build collaborative teams, and advance access to justice in immigration and human rights. I also have professional and academic expertise in qualitative and quantitative analytics, OSINT/HUMINT research, and legal research, writing, and analysis at the federal and international levels.
Experience
Senior Attorney
May 2025 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Education
Uniwersytet w Białymstoku
Certificate
2013 — 2013
Michigan State University
Continuing Education
2013 — 2015
Towson University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
2008 — 2012
Michigan State University College of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
2012 — 2015
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