Dree Collopy, Global Authority on Asylum Law, Joins GYH as Of Counsel
Washington, D.C. – February 24, 2025 – Grossman Young & Hammond LLC (GYH) is pleased to announce that powerhouse immigration attorney Dree Collopy has joined the firm as Of Counsel, bolstering the firm’s renowned asylum practice as an experienced advocate and strategic advisor. Ms. Collopy brings unparalleled experience in complex asylum claims, removal defense, and humanitarian-based relief, reinforcing GYH’s commitment to providing exceptional representation to those seeking protection in the United States.
As author of the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s (AILA) Asylum Primer, Ms. Collopy literally wrote the book on asylum law for U.S. immigration attorneys, and her scholarship on asylum and refugee issues is widely acclaimed. Ms. Collopy is a member of the adjunct faculty at the American University Washington College of Law, where she teaches Asylum and Refugee Law and teaches in its prestigious Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. Previously, Ms. Collopy owned and operated a nationally renowned immigration law firm in Washington, DC.
For nearly two decades, Ms. Collopy has dedicated her career to defending the rights of individuals fleeing persecution, violence, and other human rights violations. She has successfully represented clients in affirmative and defensive asylum cases, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture claims, and other forms of humanitarian relief. Her extensive litigation background before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), and federal courts makes her a formidable advocate for those in need of protection and an extraordinary teacher and trainer for other immigrants’ rights advocates around the country.
“Dree’s depth of experience and steadfast dedication to asylum law significantly bolster our firm’s ability to navigate the complexities of humanitarian immigration,” said Sandra Grossman, Partner at Grossman Young & Hammond. “Her reputation as a leading asylum practitioner and her demonstrated success in high-stakes litigation align perfectly with our mission to provide cutting-edge legal services to those facing persecution and displacement.”
A widely recognized thought leader in immigration law, Ms. Collopy frequently lectures and writes on asylum and human rights issues. She has held leadership roles in AILA and has contributed extensively to the advancement of asylum law and policy in the United States.
“I am honored to join Grossman Young & Hammond and to work alongside such a dedicated team of immigration advocates,” said Ms. Collopy. “The firm’s commitment to defending the rights of asylum seekers and other vulnerable populations resonates deeply with my own values, and I look forward to contributing to its continued success in the humanitarian immigration space.”
Ms. Collopy joins the growing team of immigration and international human rights professionals at Grossman Young & Hammond working to provide strategic, results-driven advocacy for asylum seekers and individuals facing complex immigration challenges. Her arrival underscores the firm’s ongoing dedication to safeguarding the fundamental rights of immigrants through expert legal representation and thought leadership.
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