Community Involvement and More

The attorneys and staff at World One Law Group take great pride in volunteering in our community and giving back. 

​Here is a short summary of some of our activities.

Community Activities

• Eastside Legal Assistance Program ("ELAP"). Pro bono attorney at immigration clinics, 2018 - Present. Karol Brown was selected as Pro Bono attorney of the year for ELAP in 2022.
• American Immigration Lawyers Association, Virtual Practice Interest Group leader, (2023 - present); Media and Advocacy Committee (National), 2011 - Present; Continuing Legal Education Committee (National), 2013-Present; Practice Management Committee (National), 2013-Present; Co-Chair of Congressional & Advocacy Committee (Washington State), 2011-Present; Washington Chapter. Webmaster, 2004-2006. Secretary and Executive Committee, 2003-2004. Program Chair and Executive Committee, 2002 – 2003
• Washington State Democratic Party, 41st District State Party Representative, 2016 to 2018, 2023 to Present; Chair, 2011 to 2016, 2018 to 2022; Precinct Committee Officer, 2004 to Present; Washington State Convention Delegate, 2004, 2008, 2012; King County Committeewoman, 2010 to 2011.

• Hands to Hearts International: Board President, 2005 – 2010.
• OneAmerica (formerly Hate Free Zone Washington): Board Member, 2002 – 2004 and 2006 to 2009. Advocacy Director, 2008.
• Immigrant Family Advocacy Project: Advisory Board Member, 2003-2005. Advisory Board Chair, 2006 to Present.
• Center for Human Rights & Justice: Founder and Advisory Board Member, 1999 – 2004.
• Thomas Tang International Moot Court Competition, University of Washington Law School: Team Coach.
• Women's Campaign School, Yale Law School: Intern, wrote and edited newsletter read by women candidates and political operatives around the country.
• SPIN Academy 2004, Participant: Provides intensive media training for progressive organizations​

Presentations

• Know Your Rights - Immigration, various locations, 2012 to Present.
• “Why We Need Comprehensive Immigration Reform”, editor, American Immigration Lawyers Association of Washington, March 2010.
• “New Congress Should Reform the Immigration System,” The Global Gavel, Washington State Bar Association International Practice section newsletter, April 2007.
• “Truce in the Salmon War: Alternatives for the Pacific Salmon Treaty,” WASHINGTON LAW REVIEW (July 1999).
• “The People's Court: Creating Small Claims Courts in The Philippines,” (June 1999). Developed recommendations and drafted legislation on creation of small claims courts for Philippine Supreme Court Justices and Senators. Interviewed and presented results to judges, lawyers, advocates and government officials to formulate policies.
• “Competitive Strategies for the Philippine Garment Industry,” (June, 1996). Analyzed world apparel market, assessed trade liberalization trends and developed strategies for enhancing exports.
• “Matchmaker Make Sure the Numbers Match,” Puget Sound Business Journal (July 26, 2002). Co authored article advising businesses on Social Security mismatch letters (with Gregory K. McCall).
• Wrote over 100 articles with summaries of immigration law, news items, and company policies for Microsoft Corporation, read by between 1,500 and 2,200 employees per month.​

• Continuing Legal Education Course, Immigration Forms for Business and Families, July 2012, LawReviewCLE.
• Continuing Legal Education Course, Immigration 101, June 2011, LawReviewCLE.
• Presenter, Why We Need Comprehensive Immigration Reform, 41st District Democrats, June 2010.
• Presenter, Know Your Rights and Comprehensive Immigration Reform, El Centro de la Raza, June 2007.
• Presenter, Immigration Law for Social Service Agencies, May 2007.
• Presenter, Know Your Rights and Comprehensive Immigration Reform, St. Mary's Church, May 2007.
• Presenter, Know Your Rights and Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Christ the King Church, May 2007.
• Key Note Speaker, Building Advocacy Coalitions in Somali Communities, February 2004.
• Presenter, Somali Community Forum on Ali v. Ashcroft, the class action lawsuit prohibiting deportations to Somalia, November 2003.
• Key Note Speaker, Refugee Resettlement Office Annual Dinner, October 2003.
• Presenter, CLE on Immigration Relief for Detained Aliens, Volunteer Advocates for Immigrant Justice Project. Taught asylum, cancellation, withholding of removal and Convention Against Torture to attorneys and paralegals at Microsoft Corporation, October 2003.
• Presenter, CLE on Self Petitions under the Violence Against Women Act, June 2002.
• Presenter, “The People's Court: Creating Small Claims Courts in the Philippines,” before Supreme Court Justices Hilario Davide and Josue Bellosillo, Senator Franklin Drilon, judges, attorneys, and legal providers, June 1999.
• Presenter, “Competitive Strategies for Philippine Garment Industry,” before Garment Textile Export Board (Philippine Department of Trade and Industry) and apparel manufacturers.

Publications

• “Why We Need Comprehensive Immigration Reform”, editor, American Immigration Lawyers Association of Washington, March 2010.
• “New Congress Should Reform the Immigration System,” The Global Gavel, Washington State Bar Association International Practice section newsletter, April 2007.
• “Truce in the Salmon War: Alternatives for the Pacific Salmon Treaty,” WASHINGTON LAW REVIEW (July 1999).
• “The People's Court: Creating Small Claims Courts in The Philippines,” (June 1999). Developed recommendations and drafted legislation on creation of small claims courts for Philippine Supreme Court Justices and Senators. Interviewed and presented results to judges, lawyers, advocates and government officials to formulate policies.
• “Competitive Strategies for the Philippine Garment Industry,” (June, 1996). Analyzed world apparel market, assessed trade liberalization trends and developed strategies for enhancing exports.
• “Matchmaker Make Sure the Numbers Match,” Puget Sound Business Journal (July 26, 2002). Co authored article advising businesses on Social Security mismatch letters (with Gregory K. McCall).
• Wrote over 100 articles with summaries of immigration law, news items, and company policies for Microsoft Corporation, read by between 1,500 and 2,200 employees per month.

Our Managing Attorney, Karol Brown, lobbying Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal for immigration reform in 2019.