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Simpson Thacher Wins Asylum on Behalf of Ugandan Client

06.11.14
Simpson Thacher successfully secured a grant of asylum on behalf of a Ugandan pro bono client who feared persecution on account of her sexual orientation.  The client graduated with an LL.M. from Southwestern Law School in May and plans on taking the California bar exam in February.  She hopes to practice family or immigration law.  This matter was referred to the Firm by Immigration Equality.  The team included associates Jessica Marek and Steven Sutton.