ANALY AYALA BLANCO

Born in Durango, Mexico, Analy immigrated to the United States at the age of one, an experience that deeply shaped her dedication to helping others navigate the complex immigration system. Her personal journey inspired a lifelong commitment to assisting immigrants in realizing their American dream.

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Analy excelled academically, graduating summa cum laude from Aurora University in just three years. She then earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Law in 2023, graduating cum laude. During law school, she distinguished herself in the Immigration Law Clinic, where she was awarded the prestigious CALI Award for her exceptional commitment and excellence in immigration law. The CALI Award is given to the top student in each law school class, recognizing their outstanding academic performance and dedication.

 

Her commitment to immigrant communities extends beyond the courtroom. Since college, she has volunteered extensively with various immigration nonprofit organizations. Her work includes serving as a Citizenship Tutor with World Relief and representing asylum seekers pro bono through the National Immigrant Justice Center.

 

Analy initially began her legal career in Chicago as a Trusts and Estates attorney, but her passion for immigration law led her back to the immigration field. She now works alongside John F. Shine, focusing on family-based and humanitarian-based immigration petitions, where she continues to advocate for those seeking a better life in the United States.