Maryam Ghayyad joins DeWitt"s immigration and family law team in Madison

Maryam Ghayyad has joined DeWitt LLP's Immigration and Family Law practice group in Madison, Wisconsin, as announced on September 11, 2024. Ghayyad brings a wealth of experience in both immigration and family law, handling employment-based and family-based immigration cases, as well as various family law matters including divorce, custody, and post-judgment issues. Her bilingual skills in English and Spanish enhance her ability to serve diverse clients, particularly in her volunteer work at the Family Law Assistance Clinic. Before her role at DeWitt, Ghayyad was a partner at another law firm in Madison, where she honed her expertise in these legal areas. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, which keeps her updated on the evolving landscape of immigration law. Ghayyad's commitment to her field is further demonstrated by her active engagement in community education, having delivered speeches on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in local schools. Her academic credentials are impressive; she graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2012, receiving the Bercovici Prize for her excellence in jurisprudence and legal philosophy. Additionally, she earned her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from UW-Madison in 2005. Ghayyad was recognized as an "Up and Coming Lawyer" by the Wisconsin Law Journal in 2018, highlighting her growing influence in the legal community. DeWitt LLP, founded in 1903, is one of Wisconsin's largest law firms, with a strong presence in various legal fields. Ghayyad's addition to the firm strengthens its capabilities in immigration and family law, allowing it to better serve clients across Wisconsin and Minnesota.