Kirsten Ma received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, and her Bachelor’s degree with distinction in International Relations, Chinese, and East Asian Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition, she has received Master’s degrees from universities in Taiwan and in France.

Prior to joining the firm, Kirsten worked at prominent firms in Minnesota, California, and Hong Kong. Kirsten has a wide range of experience in individual and employment-based immigration (including EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, PERM, NIW, H-1B, TN, L-1, E-1/E-2, O-1, P-1, etc.).

Kirsten has worked with established companies, startup companies, and outstanding individuals from many different fields.  She also has experience practicing before the immigration court. In addition, Kirsten has lived in various locations in Asia, including China, for several years, and speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese. Kirsten also speaks some French and Spanish.

EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, J.D., Law
University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A., International Relations, Chinese, and East Asian Studies, with distinction
University of Aix-Marseille III, France, LL.M., in European Business Law, with high distinction
National Taiwan University College of Law, LL.M., with honors

ADMISSIONS
Wisconsin & California

LANGUAGES
Mandarin Chinese – Fluent
French, Spanish – Proficient