Minami Tamaki LLP Senior Associate and former U.S. Immigration Judge Amber George was a featured guest in the program of Oasis Legal Services' 9th Annual Community Celebration on September 18 in Oakland. The evening brought together advocates, community members, and legal practitioners across the Bay Area to commemorate nine years of vital legal advocacy and support for LGBTQ+ immigrants and asylum seekers.

Amber, a key member of Minami Tamaki's Immigration Practice Group, engaged the audience in an insightful and impassioned on-stage conversation with the Executive Director of Oasis, Adam Chang. Drawing on her tenure as a former immigration judge and her years of direct legal representation, George offered reflections on how it's always the right time to do the right thing.

Her remarks underscored the evening's central message: in an era marked by heightened legal and social challenges facing immigrant communities, advocacy must be both legally rigorous and deeply human. George commended Oasis Legal Services for its tireless dedication to providing life-changing legal representation and social services to LGBTQ+ immigrants fleeing persecution, violence, and discrimination in their countries of origin.

Minami Tamaki LLP has long been dedicated to advancing civil rights, social justice, and equitable access to the legal system. The firm is proud to celebrate Amber George's leadership and continued community engagement, and stands in steadfast support of Oasis Legal Services and its mission to protect and empower LGBTQ+ immigrants.