Attorney
Kelsey Lee has always been passionate about global migration and its impact on individuals, families, and communities. Her early experiences working with immigrants and refugees as an Education and Youth Coordinator at the Asian Community and Cultural Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, and teaching English in Thailand through the Fulbright Program, solidified her commitment to immigration law. These experiences inspired her to pursue a law degree with the goal of becoming an immigration attorney.
Since entering the legal field, Kelsey has represented clients in a wide range of immigration matters, including employment-based immigration processes, removal proceedings before immigration court, and cases involving individuals in immigration detention. At FordMurray, her practice focuses on:
- Family-sponsored green card applications;
- Naturalization;
- Fiancé visas;
- Removal of conditions on permanent residency (I-751 Application);
- Waivers of Inadmissibility (I-601 waiver); and
- Asylum applications before both USCIS and immigration court.
Kelsey finds the most rewarding part of her work to be the relationships she builds with her clients. She values taking the time to understand their unique goals and priorities and is gratified by helping them achieve successful outcomes. She also enjoys the problem-solving aspect of immigration law, particularly when life circumstances and the law do not align neatly. Her attention to detail, strong listening skills, and commitment to clear communication allow her to fully support her clients throughout their immigration journey.
Outside of her work, Kelsey enjoys practicing yoga, reading, watching live music, traveling to Southeast Asia, and spending time with her Shiba Inu.
“You must live life with the full knowledge that your actions will remain. We are creatures of consequence.” – Zadie Smith
Education
- Juris Doctor, University of Maine School of Law, 2021
- Immigration Law Award, University of Maine School of Law, 2021
Bar and Court Admissions
- Maine Supreme Judicial Court
- Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)
Memberships
American Immigration Lawyer’s Association
Maine State Bar Association
