Legal Director  Chris Mansour joined HRI in April 2008 in the role of staff attorney. In May 2009 she assumed the expanded position of Legal Director for HRI. In this role she is responsible for the overall quality of all legal services provided to HRI's clients. This includes HRI's Asylum Program and the Women & Children's Program.
While managing the Legal Services Department, Chris remains involved in direct legal services to the HRI clients as well. She also actively participates in the recruitment and training of volunteer attorneys and provides assistance to legal volunteers with HRI cases.
In addition, Chris addresses the obstacles faced by people seeking the United States' protection through immigration laws by working for systematic policy changes to ensure that the human rights of all individuals are protected. This work includes tracking and responding to legislation, advocating for the implementation of laws that safeguard immigrants' and asylum-seekers' rights, and educating the public and private sector on issues that affect our clients.
Prior to joining HRI, Chris spent several years in private practice, specializing in commercial litigation, intellectual property disputes and appeals. Staff Photography Services Contributed to HRI by Dat Mai of Mai Photography | | Phone: (214) 273-4340
Fax: (214) 855-0793
E-mail: cmansour@hrionline.org vCard Education
University of Michigan School of Law, J.D. cum laude, 1998 Associate and Contributing Editor, Michigan Law Review University of Notre Dame, B.A., magna cum laude, 1991 Phi Beta Kappa Bar Admissions
Texas, 2008
New York, 2005
Wisconsin, 1999
Ohio, 1998 Associations/Affiliations
American Immigration Lawyers Association |
