About Nadeen
Nadeen Aljijakli is a partner at Aljijakli, Kosseff & Prendergast, LLC, an esteemed immigration law firm with offices in Cleveland, Ohio, and New York City. The firm specializes in various aspects of immigration law, including family-based immigration, asylum, and complex deportation and removal defense cases. Nadeen's expertise in these areas has made her a advocate for clients handling the requirements of the immigration system. In 2005, Nadeen earned her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School, a prestigious institution known for its rigorous legal education. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Economics at New York University in 2002.
This academic background provides her with a solid foundation in both legal principles and economic factors that often influence immigration cases. Nadeen was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2006, followed by her admission to the Ohio State Bar in 2015. This lets the attorney practice law in two significant jurisdictions. Before co-founding Aljijakli & Kosseff, LLC in 2011, Nadeen developed her skills at several reputable law firms. She worked at Duane Morris LLP, where she gained inexperience in corporate immigration matters.
Her tenure at Maggio & Kattar, PC, and Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP further broadened her knowledge of immigration law and client advocacy. These experiences gave her the knowledge and skills necessary to handle complex legal challenges in her current practice. Nadeen's contributions to the field have not gone unnoticed. She has been recognized by Super Lawyers from 2024 to 2026, an accolade that highlights her dedication and effectiveness as an immigration attorney. Her commitment to the legal community extends beyond her practice; she is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
In this capacity, she has served on the Asylum & Refugee Committee and the Distance Learning Committee, contributing her insights and expertise to improve practices within the field. In addition to her legal work, Nadeen has provided legal support to several organizations, including the Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund and Immigration Equality. Her dedication to these causes supports her advocating for vulnerable populations. Fluent in both Arabic and English, Nadeen is positioned to serve clients, ensuring that language barriers do not hinder access to justice. Her multifaceted background and unwavering commitment to immigration law make her a advocate for her clients.
