What Makes Us Unique
At RelisLaw, we deeply understand your desire to make the best possible future for you and your loved ones.
We work only in the complex, ever-changing area of U.S. visas and immigration.
As an active member of AILA (the top American Immigration Lawyers Association) Relislaw is at the forefront of swift changes in immigration law, These regularly updated changes benefit you in swiftly taking advantage of all changes in your favor!
Relislaw provides you with effective, superior assistance throughout as a member of our client family.
Our Extraordinary Approval Rates and Client Reviews attest to the full support and care you will enjoy from beginning to end, when you receive your work permit, travel permit, visa and green card!
Thanks to our unique background and experience, RelisLaw is very different to other law firms.
The Relislaw team is not a traditional lawyer. We focus on preparing form documents to send clients on their way with much love, guidance, and follow-up, unlike anyone else.
At Relislaw, all legal and support team members are not only highly skilled, but sensitive and compassionate to all who seek our help. We focus on building lifetime relationships, to be here for you and your loved ones when you need us, and to make sure that your related needs are cared for and addressed— A unique approach that only we provide.
We have a reputation of extraordinary approvals over the years, thanks to pursuing every available avenue to help you enjoy the opportunities that life in America has to offer.
No matter what immigration service you need, RelisLaw will provide caring and dependable counsel and aggressive advocacy to fight for you vigorously using every available legal avenue.
Our Global Nature –
The Relislaw team is all professional and internationally minded. This ensures a wonderful experience with us, providing you with deep understanding and compassionate and empathetic sensitivity throughout the entire process.
The Relislaw team is headed by Dr. Tamara Relis, Esq., who has lived, worked, or presented her books and articles on clients’ needs, conflict resolution, and human rights in nearly all countries of Asia, throughout Europe, five countries in Africa, and many countries in Latin America.
Her wonderful experiences and close connections with so many people in so many places made her passionate about the human family, human rights, human equality, and the rights of all people to attain the maximum in their lives according to their circumstances. This includes the movement of people for personal and professional reasons.
Having global family members in Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Europe gives the Relislaw team a unique personal connection with each person who seeks our help.
Meet Tamara Relis, LL.B, LL.M, Ph.D (law)
Since 1998, Dr. Tamara Relis has been passionately working for individuals’ human rights, including movement of people, around the world through her legal work, research and publications. Her articles and book publications, which are used to teach lawyers globally to focus on the needs of clients within the legal system, as well as on victims of violence and individuals involved in human rights cases. She has been invited to speak about her work to lawyers, judges and professionals in Japan, China, USA, Canada, England, Scotland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Croatia, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Botswana, Mexico, Australia, and South Africa.
A native of Canada, and bilingual in English and French, with a working proficiency in Spanish, Tamara herself has undergone the U.S. visa process, and has a deep appreciation of the stress and psychological effects that process can have.
Her professional accomplishments include:
- Selected every year from 2019-2023 to “Super Lawyers – Rising Stars”. This designation identifies her as a top-rated attorney as recognized by peers. It is a distinction that only 2.5% of attorneys working in the state receive.
- Recognized as one of the top 1% of most qualified and distinguished USA attorneys
- Top 100 immigration lawyers for New York state by the Association of American Trial Lawyers in 2019 & 2018
- Awarded the ranking of one of the 10 Best Immigration Legal Counsel for Client Satisfaction in 2019 & 2018 by the American Institute Of Legal Counsel, recognizing her exceptional performance.
- Ranked 10/10 on AVVO
- Won AVVO client choice awards for immigration client satisfaction in 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019
- Won 5 elite postdoctoral awards for her legal research-based work (ESRC, BA, Columbia University/LSE).
- A published legal scholar of numerous legal articles
- Author of books, Clients’ Perceptions in Litigation and Mediation (Cambridge University Press 2009, 2011), which focuses on how lawyers and the legal system must improve to meet clients’ needs, and The Purchase of Human Rights (Oxford University Press, forthcoming).
- Has been a Postdoctoral Legal Researcher (Columbia University Law School & LSE Law Faculty & South Asia Centre) 2005-2018
- Lawyer since 1998
- U.S. law professor of Evidence, of Conflict Resolution, and of Human Rights 2009-14
Education
- The London School of Economics and Political Science (Postdoctoral Fellow & Research Fellow, 2005-2018)
- Columbia University Law School, New York (Postdoctoral Research Fellow, 2005-2009)
- The London School of Economics and Political Science (Ph.D., 2005)
- University of Toronto Law School (Ph.D researcher & Visiting Fellow 2000-01)
- The London School of Economics and Political Science (LL.M., 1998)
- University of Law, Postgraduate Legal Practice Course (1996)
- University of London (LL.B. Hons., 1995)
Legal Experience
- Co-Founder, RelisLaw (2016-present)
- Legal Research Fellow, London School of Economics 2009-2018
- Law Professor-Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (2009-2014)
- Barrister at Law- Plowden Buildings Barristers Chambers (2003-2004)
- Visiting Junior Fellow -University of Toronto Faculty of Law (2000-2001)
- Articled Solicitor- GSC Solicitors, London, UK (1996-1998)
Current Memberships
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- New York State Bar Association
- General Council of the Bar of England and Wales (barrister / trial lawyer)
- Law Society of England and Wales (solicitor / attorney)
Publications
- The Purchase of Human Rights (Oxford University Press, forthcoming)
- Clients’ Perceptions in Litigation and Mediation (Cambridge University Press 2009, 2011)
- Various legal scholarly journal articles published in the U.S. and globally
We work in matters such as:
- Family unification – spouses, fiances, parents, children
- Waivers
- LGBTQ+ immigration
- Green cards
- Asylum
- Removal Defense
- O-1 visas for extraordinary ability
- Business visas
- Naturalization and citizenship
We have a reputation for vigorously pursuing every available avenue to help you enjoy the opportunities that life in America has to offer.
No matter what immigration service you need, RelisLaw will provide caring and dependable counsel to you and aggressive advocacy to vigorously fight for you using every available legal avenue.
As a global firm, we work with people in countries around the world. We meet clients at our offices in New York, Toronto and Montreal. We also meet with clients globally, located in any country, via Skype and other platforms.
Contact us for a free case evaluation. We charge reasonable rates including payment plans to enable access to justice for everyone.
What Makes Us Unique
At RelisLaw, we deeply understand your desire to make the best possible future for you and your loved ones.
We work only in the complex, ever-changing area of U.S. visas and immigration.
As an active member of AILA (the top American Immigration Lawyers Association) Relislaw is at the forefront of swift changes in immigration law, These regularly updated changes benefit you in swiftly taking advantage of all changes in your favor!
Relislaw provides you with effective, superior assistance throughout as a member of our client family.
Our Extraordinary Approval Rates and Client Reviews attest to the full support and care you will enjoy from beginning to end, when you receive your work permit, travel permit, visa and green card!
Thanks to our unique background and experience, RelisLaw is very different to other law firms.
The Relislaw team is not a traditional lawyer. We focus on preparing form documents to send clients on their way with much love, guidance, and follow-up, unlike anyone else.
At Relislaw, all legal and support team members are not only highly skilled, but sensitive and compassionate to all who seek our help. We focus on building lifetime relationships, to be here for you and your loved ones when you need us, and to make sure that your related needs are cared for and addressed— A unique approach that only we provide.
We have a reputation of extraordinary approvals over the years, thanks to pursuing every available avenue to help you enjoy the opportunities that life in America has to offer.
No matter what immigration service you need, RelisLaw will provide caring and dependable counsel and aggressive advocacy to fight for you vigorously using every available legal avenue.
Our Global Nature –
The Relislaw team is all professional and internationally minded. This ensures a wonderful experience with us, providing you with deep understanding and compassionate and empathetic sensitivity throughout the entire process.
The Relislaw team is headed by Dr. Tamara Relis, Esq., who has lived, worked, or presented her books and articles on clients’ needs, conflict resolution, and human rights in nearly all countries of Asia, throughout Europe, five countries in Africa, and many countries in Latin America.
Her wonderful experiences and close connections with so many people in so many places made her passionate about the human family, human rights, human equality, and the rights of all people to attain the maximum in their lives according to their circumstances. This includes the movement of people for personal and professional reasons.
Having global family members in Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Europe gives the Relislaw team a unique personal connection with each person who seeks our help.
Meet Tamara Relis, LL.B, LL.M, Ph.D (law)
Since 1998, Dr. Tamara Relis, Esq. has been a lawyer passionately working for individuals’ human rights, including the movement of people, around the world. This includes families, business owners, managers, and victims of violence.
As a U.S. law professor, having taught attorneys now working across the U.S., Dr. Relis specialized in Evidence, Conflict Resolution, and Human Rights.
Her legal work, research and publications have been used to teach lawyers globally to focus on the needs of individuals within the legal system. Tamara’s work and awards focus on human rights and clients’ needs.
Her work has been acquired by law schools throughout the U.S. and around the world. She has been invited over 50 times to speak about her work and deep concern for justice for individuals in difficult circumstances globally, in Japan, China, USA, Canada, England, Scotland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Croatia, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Botswana, Mexico, Australia, and South Africa.
In addition to being a published legal scholar, Tamara has won 5 elite, highly competitive postdoctoral awards for her legal research and argument crafting over hundreds of others (ESRC, BA, Columbia University/LSE). She is a top-trained and experienced trial lawyer, having represented over 100 cases in courts.
Dr. Relis is the author of Clients’ Perceptions in Litigation and Mediation (Cambridge University Press 2009, 2011), which focuses on how lawyers and the legal system must improve to meet clients’ needs, and The Purchase of Human Rights (Oxford University Press, forthcoming). She has also been a Postdoctoral Legal Researcher from 2005-2018 (Columbia University Law School & LSE Law Faculty & South Asia Centre).
A native of Canada, and Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, Tamara herself has undergone the U.S. visa and immigration process, and has a deep appreciation of the stress and psychological effects that process can have.
Her professional accomplishments include:
- Selected every year from 2019-2023 to "Super Lawyers - Rising Stars". This designation identifies her as a top-rated attorney as recognized by peers. It is a distinction that only 2.5% of attorneys working in the state receive.
- Recognized as one of the top 1% of most qualified and distinguished USA attorneys
- Top 100 immigration lawyers for New York state by the Association of American Trial Lawyers in 2019 & 2018
- Awarded the ranking of one of the 10 Best Immigration Legal Counsel for Client Satisfaction in 2019 & 2018 by the American Institute Of Legal Counsel, recognizing her exceptional performance.
- Ranked 10/10 on AVVO
- Won AVVO client choice awards for immigration client satisfaction in 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019
- Won 5 elite postdoctoral awards for her legal research-based work (ESRC, BA, Columbia University/LSE).
- A published legal scholar of numerous legal articles
- Author of books, Clients' Perceptions in Litigation and Mediation (Cambridge University Press 2009, 2011), which focuses on how lawyers and the legal system must improve to meet clients' needs, and The Purchase of Human Rights (Oxford University Press, forthcoming).
- Has been a Postdoctoral Legal Researcher (Columbia University Law School & LSE Law Faculty & South Asia Centre) 2005-2018
- U.S. law professor of Evidence, of Conflict Resolution, and of Human Rights 2009-14
- The London School of Economics and Political Science (Postdoctoral Fellow & Research Fellow, 2005-2018)
- Columbia University Law School, New York (Postdoctoral Research Fellow, 2005-2009)
- The London School of Economics and Political Science (Ph.D., 2005)
- University of Toronto Law School (Ph.D researcher & Visiting Fellow 2000-01)
- The London School of Economics and Political Science (LL.M., 1998)
- University of Law, Postgraduate Legal Practice Course (1996)
- University of London (LL.B. Hons., 1995)
- Co-Founder, RelisLaw (2016-present)
- Legal Research Fellow, London School of Economics 2009-2018
- U.S. Law Professor-Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (2009-2014)
- Barrister at Law- Plowden Buildings Barristers Chambers (2003-2004)
- Visiting Junior Fellow -University of Toronto Faculty of Law (2000-2001)
- Articled Solicitor- GSC Solicitors, London, UK (1996-1998)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- New York State Bar Association
- New York City Bar
- General Council of the Bar of England and Wales (barrister / trial lawyer)
- Law Society of England and Wales (solicitor / attorney)
- The Purchase of Human Rights (Oxford University Press, forthcoming)
- Clients’ Perceptions in Litigation and Mediation (Cambridge University Press 2009, 2011)
- Human Rights and Southern Realities, 33(2) HUMAN RIGHTS QUARTERLY 509 (May, 2011)
- “It’s Not About The Money!”: A Theory On Misconceptions Of Plaintiffs’ Litigation Aims, 68(3) PITTSBURGH LAW REVIEW 701 (2007)
- Consequences Of Power, 12 HARVARD NEGOTIATION LAW REVIEW 445-501 (SPRING 2007)
- Civil Litigation from Litigants’ Perspectives: What We Know and What We Don’t Know About the Litigation Experience of Individual Litigants, in 25 STUDIES IN LAW, POLITICS AND SOCIETY 151-212 (Austin Sarat and Patricia Ewick eds., 2002)
- Lawyers and Clients: Disparate Conceptions of Dispute Resolution in Litigation-Linked Mediation, in SOCIOLOGY OF LAW, JAPAN, ASSOCIATION OF THE SOCIOLOGY OF LAW (JASL) UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO 24-41, October (2004)
- Disparate Lay and Legal Actor Perceptions of the Meaning and Function of Mediation (translated to Japanese), KYOTO UNIVERSITYLAW SCHOOL PUBLICATION, March (2004)
As a global firm, we work with people in countries around the world. We meet clients at our offices in New York, Toronto and Montreal. We also meet with clients globally, located in any country, via Skype and other platforms.
Contact us for a free case evaluation. We charge reasonable rates including payment plans to enable access to justice for everyone.
We work in matters such as:
- Family unification – spouses, fiances, parents, children
- Waivers
- LGBTQ+ immigration
- Green cards
- Asylum
- Removal Defense
- O-1 visas for extraordinary ability
- Business visas
- Naturalization and citizenship
We have a reputation for vigorously pursuing every available avenue to help you enjoy the opportunities that life in America has to offer.
No matter what immigration service you need, RelisLaw will provide caring and dependable counsel to you and aggressive advocacy to vigorously fight for you using every available legal avenue.
As a global firm, we work with people in countries around the world. We meet clients at our offices in New York, Toronto and Montreal. We also meet with clients globally, located in any country, via Skype and other platforms.
Contact us for a free case evaluation. We charge reasonable rates including payment plans to enable access to justice for everyone.
