معرفی
Marlee McCadden serves as the Clinical Fellow for the Clinic for Asylum, Refugee and Emigrant Services (CARES) at Drexel University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law, where she co-teaches the clinic seminar and supervises student advocates in immigration legal representation and advocacy.
Education
- JD, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
- BA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Research Interests
McCadden specializes in immigration law with concentrated expertise in asylum claims, refugee protection, removal defense, and humanitarian relief mechanisms. Her work integrates direct client representation with systemic advocacy, emphasizing human rights frameworks and pro bono service for vulnerable immigrant populations. She focuses on practical legal strategies for asylum seekers facing deportation while training future attorneys in clinical settings.
Awards
- Eve Biskind Klothen Law Student Pro Bono Distinction Award
Professional Service & Advising
As Clinical Fellow, McCadden mentors law students in the CARES clinic through complex immigration cases including asylum applications and removal proceedings. She serves as Advocacy Liaison and Co-Asylum Liaison for the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, shaping local policy engagement while supervising student advocates in direct legal services.
Clinic Leadership
McCadden operates at the forefront of the CARES clinic, which provides comprehensive legal aid to asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants across Philadelphia. The clinic functions as both a service provider for underserved communities and a pedagogical platform where students gain hands-on experience in immigration law under her supervision.
