Cozen O’Connor attorney Elizabeth Olivera honored with Rising Stars Award from the National Immigrant Justice Center

Elizabeth Olivera, an associate in Cozen O’Connor’s Immigration Practice, has been honored with a Rising Stars Award from the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC). The award recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to ensuring access to justice for immigrants by devoting substantial time to NIJC pro bono work.

The award was presented to Olivera on June 4 at the NIJC’s annual Human Rights Awards luncheon in Chicago.

The NIJC selected Olivera for this award for her pro bono work on two asylum cases through Cozen O’Connor’s pro bono partnership with NIJC.

Olivera's practice focuses on employment-based immigration for institutional clients and multinational corporations from a wide variety of industries, including technology, engineering, manufacturing and utilities. She assists clients in acquiring employment-based visas for key employees so they will be authorized for employment in the U.S.

Olivera serves as the secretary of the Executive Board for the National Filipino American Lawyers Association and on the board of directors of the Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago. She is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and serves on the New Members Division committee for the Chicago Chapter.

Prior to joining Cozen O’Connor, Olivera was an extern to the Honorable Timothy A. Barnes, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Illinois. She received her law degree from DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2018) and her undergraduate degree from Drake University (B.S., 2015). A native of Algonquin, she is a graduate of Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock.

About the National Immigrant Justice Center

The NIJC is dedicated to ensuring human rights protections and access to justice for all immigrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers. Thanks to the support of pro bono attorneys from the nation’s leading law firms, NIJC has made critical advances in the lives of its clients.

About Cozen O'Connor

Established in 1970, Cozen O’Connor has over 850 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. Representing a broad array of leading global corporations and middle market companies, Cozen O’Connor serves its clients’ needs through 32 offices across two continents.

For more information on Elizabeth Olivera and the Immigration Practice, please visit the Cozen O’Connor website at www.cozen.com.