Our Attorneys
Each Immigration Attorney Focuses Exclusively on Immigration Matters
At EHSAN LAW / EHSAN LEGAL GROUP, we believe that immigration is more than paperwork—it’s people’s lives, families, and futures.
Our attorneys are not just legal professionals; they are guides, advocates, and partners on your journey toward safety, stability, and belonging.
Asif Ehsan
Founder & Managing Attorney
When your future in the United States feels uncertain, you need someone who understands both the law and the journey. Asif Ehsan built EHSAN LAW to help individuals and families navigate immigration challenges with clarity, strategy, and heart.
Asif’s story mirrors the very path many of his clients walk. Born and raised in Afghanistan, he came to the U.S. as a Fulbright Scholar, later returning home to teach law and contribute to democratic reform. But when it became unsafe to return, Asif himself sought refuge in the U.S.—and experienced firsthand how life-changing the right legal help can be.
That moment redefined his mission: to help others find safety, belonging, and a new beginning through the U.S. immigration system.
Today, Asif leads a growing, purpose-driven law firm that combines professional excellence with personal compassion. Drawing on his experience as a former prosecutor and judicial law clerk, he leads a dedicated team representing clients in asylum, humanitarian, family, and employment-based immigration matters.
For Asif, every case is personal. His work is not just about winning legal status—it’s about helping people rebuild their lives and contribute to a great country that gave him a second chance.
Lee Vanderlinden
Senior Associate Attorney
Immigrating to a new country can be overwhelming—but with the right advocate, it becomes a journey of empowerment.
That’s where Lee Vanderlinden (they/them) comes in.
As Senior Associate Attorney at EHSAN LEGAL GROUP, Lee brings both deep legal expertise and a compassionate, client-centered approach to every case. With experience at the National Immigrant Justice Center’s LGBTQ Immigrant Rights Initiative, Lee has fought for some of the most vulnerable individuals seeking protection and dignity in the U.S.
A graduate of Northeastern University School of Law and Princeton University, Lee practices exclusively in federal immigration law, representing clients nationwide in asylum, family-based petitions, and humanitarian relief.
Clients describe Lee as both a fierce advocate and a steady guide—someone who listens deeply, explains clearly, and fights tirelessly. Based in Chicago, they work with clients across the country who are ready to take the next step toward safety, stability, and home.
Jennie M. Guilfoyle
Of Counsel – Immigration Attorney
When people face the U.S. immigration system, they often feel lost in a maze of laws and uncertainty. Jennie Guilfoyle helps them find their way.
As Of Counsel at EHSAN LEGAL GROUP, Jennie brings over two decades of immigration law experience—combining practical expertise, teaching, and mentorship—to help clients secure safety, stability, and family unity in the United States.
Jennie has spent her career standing alongside those seeking protection. She served as Legal Director at VECINA, where she trained and mentored attorneys representing Afghan evacuees in asylum, adjustment of status, and family reunification cases. Previously, she led national attorney training and mentorship initiatives through the American Immigration Council’s Immigration Justice Campaign, supporting legal advocates who defended detained immigrants and asylum seekers across the country.
Earlier in her career, Jennie provided legal guidance within the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, and developed national immigration training programs for the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC). Her extensive background includes asylum, VAWA, U visas, family-based petitions, and naturalization, as well as the creation of e-learning curricula and practice manuals that have shaped how immigration law is taught nationwide.
A graduate of New York University School of Law and Harvard University, Jennie is admitted to the New York Bar and fluent in French. She lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, where she continues to mentor attorneys and contribute to immigration justice initiatives.
At EHSAN LAW, Jennie is more than a legal expert—she is a guide, educator, and advocate who helps clients transform fear into forward motion.
Alyssa R. Hussain
Of Counsel – Business & Employment Immigration