People and Partners

The James H. Binger Center for New Americans was designed as a partnership among the Law School, the pro bono programs of three of Minnesota's preeminent law firms, and our state's leading immigration non-profit service providers. Through regular consultation and collaboration, the Center works with its partners and other community allies to understand community needs and to deliver high quality legal services.

Center Faculty & Staff

  • Mahmoud Ahmed, Community Outreach Programs and Research Coordinator
  • Nadia Anguiano ’17, Associate Professor of Clinical Law & Director of Federal Immigration Litigation Clinic
  • Sarah Brenes, Executive Director & Director of Rural Immigrant Access Clinic
  • Linus Chan, Clinical Professor of Law & Director of Detainee Rights Clinic
  • Mackenzie Heinrichs, Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor of Law & Clinical Fellow with Immigration & Human Rights Clinic
  • Stephen Meili, Professor of Law & Director of Immigration & Human Rights Clinic
  • Teresa Padrón, Administrative Coordinator
  • Seiko Shastri, Visiting Assistant Clinical Professor of Law & Litigation Fellow with Federal Immigration Litigation Clinic

Law Firm Partners

Non-profit Partners