Simpson Thacher Secures Asylum for Nigerian Man
03.14.16
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Simpson Thacher successfully secured a grant of asylum for a Nigerian man who had been the victim of violence and feared further persecution in his home country because of his sexual orientation. The pro bono matter was referred to the Firm by Immigration Equality, an organization dedicated to supporting LGBT and HIV-positive immigrants seeking safety, fair treatment and freedom. The Simpson Thacher team included Associates Rachel Sparks Bradley, Kevin Roe, and M. Shin and was supervised by Olga Gutman.