Aseel Saqer

Attorney Aseel Saqer, born in Syria and of Palestinian descent, immigrated to the US as a young child and has been a proud Houstonian ever since. Raised by foreign parents in one of the most diverse communities in Texas, Ms. Saqer took on the unique position as the daughter of immigrants, which molded her ability to assist her family and other new comers in her community navigate the US educational and legal systems.

Attorney Saqer’s passion for multi-culturalism led her to study and work in countries such as China, Chile, Lebanon, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar; Bahrain; Oman and Libya. These experiences gave Ms. Saqer a better appreciation for foreign nationals and the sacrifice they make to emigrate from their home countries in search of better opportunities. Driven by her unique background, passion for multiculturalism, and experiences, attorney Saqer has dedicated her legal career to identifying immigration solutions for individuals and families much like her own helping them achieve the American dream.

Using her education and experience in business and law, Aseel quickly anticipates legal issues and their commercial implications  to construct innovative solutions to  business problems. Her early legal career was based mostly in corporate matters where she built a strong foundation in  drafting and negotiating company and partnership agreements for small and mid-size companies  as well as reviewing business agreements, and commercial real estate leasing and sales contracts.  Aseel is now using her legal corporate background and cultural up-bringing to build a legal practice focused  on assisting employers, investors, and immigrants with their immigration needs. Aseel takes pride in identifying immigration solutions for families and professionals who have chosen to make their dreams come true in the US.  Aseel is fluent in Arabic and Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) 

University of Houston Law Center

2010 – 2013 

Activities/Honors: Student Association of International Petroleum Negotiators at UH, Founder & President and 2012 Scholarship Recipient; Energy & Environmental Law Society, President; UH Transactional Law Clinic, Student Attorney; Mock Trial Team, Member 

Master of Business Administration (MBA)  

University of Houston and C.T. Bauer College of Business            

2011-2013                                                            

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) International Studies & Business Administration  

University of St. Thomas            

2001- 2006                                                                 

Activities/Honors: Dean’s List (2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006); Middle Eastern Student Association (2005 & 2006)

Study Abroad 

University of Houston, C. T. Bauer College of Business, Santiago, Chile

Duke University School of Law, Asia-America Institute in Transnational Law, Hong Kong, China

Hofstra University, Maurice A. Deane School of Law, Comparative and International Law, Curacao 

American University of Beirut, Center for Arab & Middle Eastern Studies, Beirut, Lebanon