About Marzieh
Marzieh Shahed earned an LL.M. from the University of California, Berkeley in 2015. The degree followed earlier legal training and gave her advanced study in U.S. law and practice. She pursued graduate work amid a period of change in immigration policy, which informed her early professional choices.
She serves as Managing Lawyer at Dorna Immigration Lawyers. In that role she oversees the firm’s daily operations and directs case strategy. That combination of administrative responsibility and direct client work shapes how she organizes cases and allocates resources.
Shahed has maintained membership in the American Immigration Lawyers Association since 2017. Colleagues say the organization is a central forum for continuing legal education and policy discussions; her long-standing membership signals ongoing engagement with professional developments. She attends educational programs and participates in peer networks that discuss changes in immigration procedure and practice.
Her work centers on immigration law. She handles client intake, prepares filings, and represents individuals and families through stages of the immigration process. Her courtroom work and administrative advocacy reflect an emphasis on careful preparation and document management. She balances litigation tasks with routine administrative filings and client counseling.
Clients who work with her describe a methodical approach. She breaks down complex regulatory issues into clear steps, and she communicates regularly about deadlines and evidentiary needs. The office environment she manages emphasizes prompt responses and practical problem-solving. The firm’s systems aim to reduce surprises and keep clients informed.
Her Berkeley LL.M. appears to inform how she approaches precedent and statutes. Advanced coursework and exposure to comparative perspectives shaped her analytical tools. She applies those tools when assessing eligibility criteria, deadlines, and procedural options. That academic foundation supports both persuasive written advocacy and oral argument when matters proceed before adjudicators.
Shahed’s practice continues at Dorna Immigration Lawyers. She manages the firm’s legal work while remaining involved in client cases. She is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and has been since 2017. She currently practices immigration law at Dorna Immigration Lawyers, concentrating on immigration matters.
