Kathleen Spero

Kathleen Spero is an Adjunct Professor at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California. She specializes in immigration law, focusing on employment-based cases, family petitions, naturalization, and protections under VAWA and U nonimmigrant status. She is admitted to the State Bar of California and practices before the Supreme Court of California and the Department of Homeland Security.

Education:

• B.A. magna cum laude, dual major in Political Science and International Security & Conflict Resolution, San Diego State University (1999)
• M.A. Pacific and International Affairs, cum laude, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (2001)
• J.D., cum laude, Thomas Jefferson School of Law (2008)

Career & Affiliations:

• Former Program Specialist at the International Rescue Committee
• Positions at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy; San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program; Malitzlaw
• Volunteer with Casa Cornelia, Immigration Justice Project, UURise, and American Immigration Lawyers Association

Legal Expertise: Provides counsel to families, businesses, and individuals navigating U.S. immigration laws. Actively advocates for vulnerable populations through pro bono work.