Uche O. Asonye, Attorney Managing Partner
Uche O. Asonye started this firm in 1993 with a dedication to providing all clients with high quality service. Since that time, the firm has grown to become a premier firm in the area of immigration and employment law.Mr. Asonye has been selected as a Leading American Attorney . To be selected as a Leading American Attorney, attorneys must receive multiple recommendations from their peers in a statewide survey conducted by American Research Corporation. Fewer than 8% of the state's attorneys are Leading American Attorneys. Mr. Asonye was selected as a Leading American Attorney in both of his practice areas: Employment and Immigration Law.
Mr. Asonye received his Juris Doctorate degree in 1992 from Loyola University of Chicago. He is admitted to Illinois state courts, U.S. District Court (Northern District of Illinois), U.S. Tax Court, and the Federal Trial Bar. Mr. Asonye became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 1987. He received a Bachelor's degree with honor from DePaul University in 1985, majoring in Accountancy and Computer Science. Mr. Asonye graduated at the top of his high school class prior to attending DePaul University.
Renee is an attorney at Asonye & Associates. She has significant experience representing clients in a variety of matters, including whistleblower claims, discrimination claims under Title VII, Illinois Human Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Family and Medical Leave Act retaliation suits, restrictive covenants, separation agreements, breach of contract, defamation, and related labor and employment torts. Renee has represented clients before Federal and Illinois state courts, as well as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Illinois Department of Human Rights, the Illinois Department of Employment Security and private arbitrators. Renee has been admitted to practice before the bar of the Supreme Court of Illinois, as well as in federal court at the Northern District of Illinois.
Jonathan Downin is an Associate Attorney with Asonye & Associates. He has extensive experience in the field of immigration with many successful petitions for both business and personal immigration clients. Among Jonathan's accomplishments are numerous immigrant and non-immigrant visa approvals including those in the following categories: H-1B, National Interest Waivers, L, EB, and O; permanent residency and labor certification. In addition to his expertise in immigration, Jonathan also has considerable experience with intellectual property rights issues and dispute resolution, trademark filings, corporate document drafting, and contract-to-closing real estate deals. Jonathan has been admitted to practice before the bar of the Supreme Court of Illinois.
Jon is an attorney at Asonye & Associates. He has significant experience assisting clients in a variety of matters, including claims under Trafficking Victims Protection Act and the Alien Torts Statute. Jon has advocated for clients before Federal courts, as well as the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Jon has been admitted to practice before the bar of the Supreme Court of Illinois, as well as by the Supreme Court of Minnesota.
Gail received her Bachelor of Science in Commerce from DePaul University. Her Major was Accountancy, with a Minor in Computer Information Systems. Gail has several years of experience as a Manager and Consultant for such companies as Price Waterhouse, and Computer Language Research/Research Institute of America.
Sedenia Johnson is the Officer Manager at Asonye & Associates. She has earned her Associates in Applied Science with her major as a Paralegal from Northwestern College in 2009. Sedenia is currently a member of Alpha Beta Gamma, a Business Honor Society.
Kajal Patel is a Law Clerk at Asonye and Associates. She is a second-year law student at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. She is currently an Articles Editor for the Public Interest Law Reporter as well as an Associate Editor for the International Law Review. After her first year of law school, she worked as a Summer Judicial Extern at the Circuit Court of Cook County, County Division. Kajal received a Bachelor of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago in May 2020.
Aya Kassar is a Law Clerk at Asonye & Associates. She is a third-year law student at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. During law school, Aya completed a judicial externship at the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, an internship in prison civil rights litigation, and worked for UIC Law's International Human Rights Clinic. Aya placed as an octo-finalist at the Dean F. Herzog Moot Court Competition and aspires to become a litigator and advocate. Prior to attending law school, Aya received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Global Studies with a minor in English Language and Literature from Benedictine University in 2019. Aya is also a fluent speaker and writer in Arabic.
Natalia Miller is a Law Clerk at Asonye & Associates. She is a first-year law student at the University of Illinois-Chicago School of Law. Prior to pursuing legal studies, Natalia worked with international students at both private colleges and public institutions in Indiana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. She has 7 years of experience in cultural adaption counseling, advising students on F and J visa regulations, and identifying community resources for refugee resettlement.
Miranda Fotis is a Law Clerk at Asonye & Associates. She is a second-year law student at the DePaul University College of Law. During the Fall Semester, Miranda is a student-attorney for the Asylum and Immigration Clinic, where she works with various clients on asylum petitions, work authorization, and other family-based immigration processes. She in continuing this work during the current semester as well. Miranda is also a member of Phi Alpha Delta, the leading co-ed professional legal fraternity promoting integrity, professional competence, liberty and equal justice under law. Prior to attending law school, Miranda received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Justice Systems from Truman State University in 2020. While in undergrad, she was exposed to multiple immigrant populations in the surrounding community. This inspired her to pursue immigration law and policy while in law school. She currently assists all staff members at Asonye & Associates with immigration processes, legal drafting and research, and administrative duties.
Dan is a Law Clerk at Asonye & Associates. He is currently enrolled at Southern Illinois University School of Law where he is a member of the law school's Law Journal as well as a member of the school's Moot Court team.