Simona Cervasio Owens
Redwood City
Summary
Accomplished Business Immigration Attorney with over a decade of experience securing employment-based and family-based immigration benefits for clients across diverse sectors, including technology, healthcare, athletics, and startups. Proven track record of success includes a 100% approval rate on nonimmigrant visa and immigrant applications. Expertise in navigating complex matters involving H-1B, O-1, L-1, PERM, and EB-1 petitions, as well as providing compliance counseling for corporate clients. Demonstrated leadership in case strategy development, team management, and delivering comprehensive immigration training. Licensed in New York and Washington, D.C., and fluent in Italian and English.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Solo Practitioner
Law Office of Simona Cervasio Owens
12.2018 - Current
- Represent clients across diverse industries including AI, athletics, healthcare, and startups, providing strategic immigration counsel on business, family-based, and naturalization matters, as well as immigration compliance for U.S. and multinational clients.
- Maintain a 100% approval rate for nonimmigrant (E-2, H-1B, J, K, L, O) visas and both family-based and employment-based immigrant petitions, with particular expertise in EB-1 cases.
- Managed 40+ client matters at peak caseload, delivering tailored solutions across a range of industries.
Contract Attorney
Visa Wolf
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Provided legal support on business immigration, corporate compliance, and employment-based cases.
Contract Attorney
Valla Morrison Schachne Inc., P.C.
12.2020 - 09.2025
- Counseled on business immigration law and case management.
- Developed and delivered immigration training to improve team efficiency.
Contract Attorney
Law Offices of Claire Degerin-Ricard
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Managed work visa petitions (L-1A, O-1A, EB-1) with 100% approval rate.
Contract Attorney
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Achieved 98% approval on 30+ petitions and 15+ RFEs in 6 months.
- Conducted eligibility analysis for corporate clients’ immigrant and nonimmigrant visas.
Contract Attorney
Lider, Fogarty & Ribeiro, P.C.
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Led PERM processes, from job descriptions to labor certification filings.
- Drafted motions, briefs, RFEs, and NOIDs to secure case approvals.
Associate Counsel
Valla & Associates Inc., P.C.
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Delivered legal counsel with 98% visa approval success.
- Supervised team of 2 paralegals and 1 legal assistant.
Contract Attorney
Law Office of Rhoda Wilkinson Domingo
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Drafted asylum arguments, PERM I-140 petitions, and inadmissibility waivers.
- Prepared briefs for asylum, withholding, and C.A.T. relief cases.
Law Clerk
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Prepared and reviewed 150+ H-1B Cap cases.
- Conducted legal research and case analysis.
Contract Attorney
Law Offices of Marco Ambron
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Prepared L, O, EB-2/3, H-1B, E, and J visa petitions.
- Drafted motions and represented clients at AOS and asylum interviews.
Law Clerk
Law Offices of Marco Ambron
03.2012 - 12.2015
- Assisted with visa applications and legal research.
- Drafted briefs and attended hearings.
Law Clerk
Law Office of Ruby Lieberman
07.2012 - 10.2012
- Supported asylum, family-based, and naturalization cases.
- Drafted filings and assisted in hearings.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - International Law & Human Rights
UC Law San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2012
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - undefined
University of Naples, Federico II
07.2009
Skills
- Effective organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Strategic decision-making
- Effective relationship management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
Certification
- Certification in Computer Science for Lawyers — Harvard EDX Online, 2020-09
- Certification in French Language and Literature — CCSF, 2015-12
- Certification in Spanish Language and Literature — CCSF, 2014-12
Timeline
Contract Attorney
Visa Wolf
08.2024 - 09.2025
Contract Attorney
Law Offices of Claire Degerin-Ricard
08.2023 - 08.2025
Contract Attorney
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP
04.2022 - 11.2022
Contract Attorney
Lider, Fogarty & Ribeiro, P.C.
05.2021 - 03.2022
Contract Attorney
Valla Morrison Schachne Inc., P.C.
12.2020 - 09.2025
Solo Practitioner
Law Office of Simona Cervasio Owens
12.2018 - Current
Associate Counsel
Valla & Associates Inc., P.C.
04.2017 - 08.2018
Law Clerk
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
12.2016 - 03.2017
Contract Attorney
Law Office of Rhoda Wilkinson Domingo
10.2016 - 10.2017
Contract Attorney
Law Offices of Marco Ambron
01.2016 - 12.2016
Law Clerk
Law Office of Ruby Lieberman
07.2012 - 10.2012
Law Clerk
Law Offices of Marco Ambron
03.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - undefined
University of Naples, Federico II
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - International Law & Human Rights
UC Law San Francisco
Bar Admissions
- New York State Bar Association
- District of Columbia Bar Association