Ariel Rawls is an Attorney at Grossman Young & Hammond specializing in immigration and international human rights law. Ariel skillfully assists clients in deleting INTERPOL Red Notices and in navigating complex removal proceedings in immigration court. She extends her expertise to support individuals applying for asylum and lawful permanent residency through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Prior to joining Grossman Young & Hammond, Ariel honed her skills in human rights law, representing individuals before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and collaborating with members of the U.N. Committee Against Torture and the International Law Commission to enhance human rights protections. She additionally interned at several notable nonprofits, including Human Rights Watch (Middle East and North Africa Division), the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti (U.S. nonprofit protecting human rights in Haiti), and Rabbis for Human Rights (Israeli nonprofit advocating for Palestinian rights), where she focused on advocating for human rights across various regions.
Ariel’s academic excellence is marked by her magna cum laude graduation from the American University Washington College of Law. Recognized by the faculty as an outstanding graduate, she held several leadership roles in student organizations focused on international law and refugee rights, including her school’s International Refugee Assistance Project, International Law Students Association, and Refugee Law & Migration Studies Brief.
Ariel is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), International Bar Association (IBA), and the American Society of International Law (ASIL). She is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Ariel’s combination of legal acumen, dedication to human rights, and compassionate client approach makes her a valuable ally for those seeking justice and navigating the complexities of immigration law.
