  | Book Details Title: Our American Dream |
Book DescriptionReview A Mom’s Choice Award Gold Recipient Read more From the Author As an immigrant, immigration lawyer, and mom of two young children, I wrote OurAmerican Dream to help explain the importance of a diverse and welcoming America.Our American Dream highlights different immigrant stories and is inspired by my real-lifeclients, family, and friends. Thank you so much for trusting me to share your stories.I truly believe in the American Dream. While everyone’s version of that dream is different, we are united in striving for the opportunity to achieve it. I am eternally grateful to my village of supporters, including my inspirational immigrationlawyer colleagues; George, Belle, and the AILA Media Team; my wonderful friendsincluding the LawMamas; and my mentors over the years, especially Irish Senator Billy Lawless. I’m so humbled to stand beside fierce advocates including the Dreamers such as Belén Sisa, TheYoung Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights, KIND, United We Dream, UndocumentedStudents for Education Equity at ASU, ACLU, AILA, AIC, IJC, ICIRR, NIJC, NILC,RAICES, Al Otro Lado, BAJI, CAIR-Chicago, AAJC, FWD.us, Immigration Equality,Equality Illinois, Irish Community Services, Irish Stand, Families Belong Together, PuenteHuman Rights Movement, Cosecha, Define American, Together Rising, Standing RockSioux Tribe, Interfaith Community for Detained Immigrants, Vote Mama, Lawyers for Good Government, and Lawyer Moms of America. Thank you also to Senator Durbin and former Congressman Gutiérrez for championing immigrant rights in Congress for so many years. Finally, I want to thank my parents for teaching me the value of hard work, generosity, and perseverance. Go raibh míle maith agaibh! Read more From the Inside Flap To my parents, for giving me roots and wings.To Brian, Rose, and Perry–my American Dreamis complete with you in it. Grá go deo.To all those striving for their American Dream,and to the immigration lawyers, advocates,and activists helping them.To my brother, Ray; our brilliant team at McEntee Law;and all our wonderful clients–this book is for you! Read more About the Author Fiona McEntee is an award-winning, nationally recognized immigration lawyer. She is the founding and managing attorney of McEntee Law Group, an immigration law firm based in Chicago. Fiona and her team of passionate advocates represent individuals and families, as well as some of the world s leading musicians, artists, athletes, innovative entrepreneurs, and multinational and U.S. companies. Fiona is a national spokesperson for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). You may recognize her from her frequent national and international media appearances, including on MSNBC, BBC, CNN.com, and RTÉ, and in Politico, The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, and Irish Central, among others. As a proud Irish immigrant and naturalized U.S. citizen, Fiona has dedicated her career to the advancement of immigrants rights. As a fearless immigration lawyer, Fiona’s efforts range from lobbying in Washington, D.C., to suing the Trump Administration pro bono over the controversial Travel Ban. Fiona has vowed to zealously advocate for immigrant children and parents who face innumerable obstacles as they strive for their American Dream. Fiona was recently inducted into the Irish American Hall of Fame in the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago. Some of her other accolades include receiving the ISBA Elmer Gertz Award for her service in advancing and safeguarding human rights, receiving the Chicago Kent College of Law Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award on behalf of the O Hare Airport Attorneys (Travel Ban), and being named one of Chicago’s Notable Women Lawyers by Crain’s Custom Media. Fiona is an extremely proud mom to Rose and Perry. She is so grateful to her husband, Brian, for his unending love, support, and partnership. They live in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood and enjoy traveling back to Dublin, Ireland, to visit family and friends. Read more Customers Review: I ordered this book and received it in just a few days. The paper is high quality and the story is delightful. I purchased a second copy for family member. | |
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