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STB Wins Asylum on Behalf of Russian Client

06.05.12

Simpson Thacher successfully secured a grant of asylum from the Immigration Court on behalf of a Russian pro bono client who feared persecution in his home country on account of his sexual orientation.  This matter was referred to the Firm by Immigration Equality.  The team included Linda Martin, Terry Sanders, Ilana Levin and summer associate Jonathan Nussbaum.