Overview
Tsiyhon is dedicated to providing quality assistance for clients and attorneys, utilizing her clerical and legal expertise to navigate the immigration process within the firm.
Tsiyhon brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her role as an immigration paralegal. During her undergraduate years at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, she had a pivotal internship in the U.S. Senate Office where she worked alongside the deputy state director and gained invaluable insights into immigration policies and assisting constituents in their visa matters. Her academic pursuits in global studies, political science, sociology of law, criminology and justice, coupled with her honors thesis on legal legitimacy, enrich her understanding of complex legal dynamics and stand as a testament for her exceptional communication and writing skills.
Services
Experience
- Research Assistant, Minnesota Justice Research Center, Spring 2023
- Congressional Intern, United States Senate, Spring 2023
- Civil Division Intern, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office, Fall 2023
Credentials
Education
University of Minnesota, B.A., 2024, summa cum laude with distinction
Languages
- Amharic
News & Insights
Publications & Presentations
Co-Author, "From the Block to the Ballot: Exploring Best Practices in Mobilizing Formerly Disenfranchised Voters in Minnesota." Minnesota Justice Research Center, 2023