About Danielle Robinson

Danielle Robinson Briand began her academic path in the study of people and cultures. She earned a B.A. in anthropology from Yale University, followed by an M.A. in anthropology from the University of Oregon in 2003. Several years later she turned to law and received her J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2010. Her education brings a mix of social science training and legal study, a background she has carried into her professional life.

After law school, Briand built a practice that reflects both her academic training and her legal credentials. She is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York. Over time she has combined attention to detail with an ability to explain complex matters in plain language. Colleagues and clients have noted her straightforward approach to problem solving and her tendency to put facts and procedure before rhetoric.

Briand participates in professional networks that align with her practice. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. That membership places her in a national community of attorneys who handle immigration and nationality matters, an area where procedural knowledge and timely filings are essential. Her involvement in the association keeps her connected to changing developments and to practitioners across jurisdictions.

Her work is carried out from an office at Justicia Law. There she handles cases and advises clients on issues that arise at the intersection of federal and state rules. The combination of her anthropology background and legal training gives her a particular lens for understanding client stories and the factual contexts that underlie legal claims. She often breaks complex regulatory questions into step-by-step explanations so clients can make informed choices.

Briand’s career reflects steady advancement from graduate study to legal practice. She has maintained licensure in two states while engaging with a national professional association. That trajectory underscores a practical, methodical approach to the law rather than a pursuit of publicity. She continues to practice at Justicia Law, where her work centers on immigration matters and related legal questions.

Education

University of Oregon

M.A. | Anthropology

2003

Yale University

B.A. | Anthropology

Quinnipiac University School of Law

J.D. (2010)

Languages

English (Spoken, Written) French (Spoken, Written) Spanish (Spoken, Written)

Accepted Jurisdictions

Connecticut
New York

Professional Associations

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 3539 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis MN 55408