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Simpson Thacher Wins Asylum on Behalf of Kyrgyz Client

01.23.13

On January 22, 2013, Immigration Judge Javier E. Balasquide granted asylum to a Kyrgyz client who had been a victim of persecution by both private citizens and government officials due to her sexual orientation.  The matter was referred to the Firm by the New York City Bar, and the STB team included associates Craig Waldman, Michelle Hertz, and Jordan Botjer, supervised by Bryce Friedman.