About Asma

Asma Bashir built a legal path that crosses continents. She began her formal legal training with an LL.B. from the University of the Punjab in 2002. That degree was the foundation for further study in the United States. She earned a degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2007 and completed an LL.M. at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco in 2010.

Her academic record reflects a mix of common-law and U.S. legal education. That combination has shaped how she approaches complex immigration questions. She moved from academic study into practice in California, where she is admitted to practice law.

Bashir’s career has concentrated on immigration matters. She rose through roles that required both client counseling and written advocacy. Her title of Senior Immigration Counsel at SAC Lawyers LLP signals a senior position within the firm. In that role she handles matters that the firm assigns to its immigration practice, advising clients and guiding case strategy.

Colleagues describe her work style as methodical and steady. She pays attention to procedural detail and prioritizes case preparation. Those traits help when dealing with time-sensitive filings and evolving regulatory guidance. She combines her early training abroad with an advanced U.S. law degree, which helps when clients face cross-border legal questions.

Beyond individual casework, Bashir contributes to the firm’s approach to immigration practice development. Her responsibilities include mentoring junior attorneys and coordinating with other practice groups inside the firm. That internal collaboration allows her to work on matters that intersect with employment law and corporate compliance.

Her practice sits inside SAC Lawyers LLP, where she maintains office responsibilities and client-facing duties. She has handled a range of immigration matters for clients within the firm’s practice scope. Her work balances direct client interaction with research and document preparation.

Bashir keeps a practical perspective on immigration law. She pays close attention to changes in statutes and administrative guidance, and she adjusts case plans when new precedent or policy shifts occur. She currently practices immigration law as Senior Immigration Counsel at SAC Lawyers LLP, advising clients on immigration matters.

Education

University of California College of the Law, San Francisco

LL.M.

2010

University of Hawaii - Manoa

2007

University of the Punjab

LL.B.

2002

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Senior Immigration Counsel

SAC Lawyers LLP

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Office Locations

Main Office

 1754 Technology Dr #122 San Jose CA 95110

Office 2

 580 California St 12th fl San Francisco CA 94104