Helen Parsonage

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Currently an attorney practicing in the areas of immigration, criminal defense, workers' compensation and social security disability law, following eight years as a paralegal and graduation from the evening progam at North Carolina Central University School of Law. "Immigration law is a mystery and a mastery of obfuscation, and the lawyers who can figure it out are worth their weight in gold." Karen Kraushaar, INS Spokesperson, Washington Post, April 2001

Attorney at Elliot Pishko Morgan PA

September 2006 - December 2011

Attorney practicing criminal defense, immigration, workers' compensation and employment law.

Senior Paralegal at The MacKenzie Law Firm

October 1998 - May 2006

Senior Paralegal responsible for preparing full spectrum of immigration petitions and applications.

Teacher at St. Andrews College

January 1989 - June 1991

Responsible for developing and teaching classes in French, German and examination preparation and taking techniques for college-bound students.

Modern Languages Tutor at Mander Portman Woodward

September 1982 - June 1985

Responsible for developing and teaching classes in French, German and examination preparation and taking techniques for college-bound students.

Partner at Elliot Pishko Morgan PA

January 2012

Attorney practicing criminal defense, immigration, workers' compensation and employment law.

North Carolina Central University School of Law

2002 – 2006

JD

Birmingham City University

1981 – 1982

City & Guilds

Concentration: Further and Higher Education Teachers' Certification

The University of Birmingham

1977 – 1981

B.A.

Concentration: French & German

Rosa Bassett School

1970 – 1977