In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Enrique F. Mesa Jr., immigration attorney and managing partner of Mesa Law, PLLC, will join us for a conversation about his work in immigration law in Room 282 at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law. A proud alumnus of UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, Attorney Mesa, whose family immigrated to the USA from Cuba, will discuss his 17 years practicing immigration law in New Hampshire. He is law partners with fellow UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law alum, Lina Shayo. Attorney Mesa has long believed that immigration law requires an overhaul, evolving to address the crises of the times. However, efforts at reform have repeatedly fallen victim to political division.
A significant portion of Mesa Law’s work centers on asylum cases, an area where both the Trump and Biden administrations implemented restrictions that have sparked widespread concern about potential violations of the fundamental right to seek asylum. Many of Mesa Law’s clients hail from countries like Honduras, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Colombia, each facing unique challenges that drive people to flee. In this conversation, we’ll explore these pressing immigration issues and hear the compelling stories of those who have sought refuge and left a lasting impact on Attorney Mesa. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required. Please register here by October 7.
Immigration Attorney Enrique F. Mesa Jr.
Enrique F. Mesa, Jr. inmigracion es mi pasion ® is an immigration lawyer with more than 17 years of experience, and is the managing partner of his firm based out of New Hampshire, but represents clients throughout the United States and the world. Cases include green card, naturalization, deferred action, deportation, waivers, and bond hearings. Mr. Mesa is qualified to practice in both Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals.
Enrique F. Mesa Jr., is a highly experienced lawyer with significant experience in deportation and family related immigration law. Having started his career in Miami, FL, Mr. Mesa spent the majority of his practice in the complexities of immigration law, particularly within the Latino/Hispanic communities.
Mesa's family is from Cuba, although he was born in Miami, Fla. His parents, he said, came to the United States after Fidel Castro's takeover of their home in Cuba.
Keeping up with New Hampshire's changing demographics continues to be a challenge for the state, said Mesa, who is is a member and current chairman of the New Hampshire Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs.
"Our commission often hears complaints from Latinos that there are not enough nurses, doctors or teachers that are bilingual. As a commission, we seek to reach out to schools and hospitals to help them meet this challenge," he said.
According to Attorney George Bruno, Mesa has worked to create partnerships with state and local police departments to stamp out notions of racial profiling. Under Mesa's leadership, the commission has advanced the cause of education, civic duty and civil rights for the Latino community through workshops and seminars, said Bruno.
Representing hundreds of immigrant clients each year, Mesa has significant experience in deportation defense and family-related immigration law.
"Enrique is an invaluable asset to not only the Latino community of New Hampshire, but also the entire populace of the state," Sanford Leavenworth. "His volunteer efforts have had a positive impact and touched countless lives of those both within and from outside the Latino community."
Mesa helps to assist advocates build coalitions with both business and religious leaders to support immigration reform, according to Javier Londono. "These coalitions will eventually be able to change politicians' votes in Congress to support comprehensive immigration reform," said Londono.
