Emily Zilleox is an experienced paralegal in Barnes & Thornburg's Atlanta office, where she supports the firm's Immigration and Global Mobility practice. With 10 years of business immigration experience, she brings a comprehensive understanding of non-immigrant and immigrant visa processes that enables her to navigate complex matters and contribute to case strategy.
Known for her attention to detail, organizational skills, and collaborative approach, Emily works closely with attorneys, corporate clients, HR professionals, and foreign nationals to effectively manage cases from initiation to completion.
Emily’s related experience includes:
- Assisting clients with employment-based non-immigrant petitions (H-1B, L-1, TN, E-3, and H-1B1)
- PERM labor certification process, including complex/special handling cases
- I-140 Immigrant visa petitions
- Adjustment of Status applications (I-485, I-765, and I-131)
- Coordinating congressional inquiry escalations
Credentials
Education
- Georgia College and State University, B.B.A., business management, minor in marketing, December 2015
- Kennesaw State University, paralegal certificate program, December 2017
- Kennesaw State University, medical office assistant certificate program, April 2021