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Legal insight, community news, member achievements, and thoughtful perspectives from Ahmadi Muslim legal professionals across the United States.
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AMLA Member Adnan Shams Recognized by Legal 500 for Corporate & M&A in Chicago
AMLA Blog · Corporate & M&A AMLA Member Adnan Shams Recognized by Legal 500 for Corporate & M&A in Chicago July 21, 2026 Adnan Shams, Managing Partner of Lorium P.C.’s Chicago office, has been named to the Legal 500 Chicago Elite guide for Corporate and M&A — the latest milestone in a career built on…
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Immigration Law at Mid-2026: Birthright Citizenship Affirmed, H-1B Fees on Trial, and an Enforcement Landscape in Flux
Immigration Law at Mid-2026: Birthright Citizenship Affirmed, H-1B Fees on Trial, and an Enforcement Landscape in Flux – AMLA AMLA Blog · Immigration Law Immigration Law at Mid-2026: Birthright Citizenship Affirmed, H-1B Fees on Trial, and an Enforcement Landscape in Flux July 19, 2026 · The Ahmadiyya Muslim Lawyers Association USA Few practice areas have…
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AMLA USA Publishes Its 2025–2026 Annual Report
AMLA USA Publication AMLA USA Publishes Its 2025–2026 Annual Report A year of advocacy, professional achievement, legal education, and service to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Read the Annual Report → AMLA USA ⚖ Annual Report May 2025 — May 2026 “A Year of Advocacy, Membership, and Legal Education” A Year in Review Service, leadership, and…
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Transactional Corporate Law in 2026:Delaware’s Reset, a Mega-Deal Rebound, and a Shifting Proxy Landscape
Transactional Corporate Law in 2026: Delaware’s Reset, a Mega-Deal Rebound, and a Shifting Proxy Landscape – AMLA AMLA Blog · Corporate & Transactional Law Transactional Corporate Law in 2026: Delaware’s Reset, a Mega-Deal Rebound, and a Shifting Proxy Landscape July 19, 2026 · The Ahmadiyya Muslim Lawyers Association USA The first half of 2026 has…
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The U.S. Supreme Court Nears the End of Its Term: Major Decisions Expected to Shape American Law
As the U.S. Supreme Court approaches the conclusion of its 2025–2026 term, attorneys, businesses, government agencies, and the public are closely watching for a series of highly anticipated decisions that are expected to have a profound impact on constitutional and administrative law. Traditionally, the Court reserves many of its most consequential opinions for the final…
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Big Law’s New Salary War Signals a Strong Legal Market—But Not for Everyone
The legal industry is once again witnessing a familiar trend: the return of the Big Law associate salary war. Earlier this month, Milbank announced a new compensation scale for its associates, increasing annual salaries by between $10,000 and $20,000 depending on seniority. Under the new scale, first-year associates will earn $235,000, while eighth-year associates will receive…
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Federal Judge Blocks ICE Courthouse Arrests Nationwide: What Immigration Practitioners Need to Know
In a significant development for immigration law practitioners, a federal district court has vacated the Department of Homeland Security’s and Executive Office for Immigration Review’s policies permitting broad civil immigration arrests at immigration courthouses nationwide. In a 71-page opinion, U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts held that the government acted in an “arbitrary and capricious”…
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MEMBERSHIP – Finding Purpose Through Advocacy: A Conversation with Farrah Qazi on Humanitarian Immigration Law, Community Service, and Empowering Survivors
For Attorney Farrah Qazi, immigration law is about far more than navigating legal processes—it is about helping people reclaim their voices, their safety, and their futures. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to representing vulnerable immigrants, including survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other forms of abuse seeking protection under U.S. immigration laws.…
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MEMBERSHIP – Interview with Attorney Khalid: Advancing Protection and Freedom Through Immigration Advocacy
AMLA Team: Over the past year, your firm has handled a wide range of complex immigration matters. Can you give us an overview of your recent work? Rizwan:During 2025 and continuing into 2026, our firm has been deeply engaged in both affirmative and defensive immigration work, with a strong focus on humanitarian relief. We successfully secured…