Catherine Motolenich Torres

Managing Attorney

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Catherine Motolenich Torres brings over 15 years of immigration law experience as Managing Attorney in Maryland, uniquely practicing across federal government, nonprofit, and private sectors. Specializing in complex asylum cases (affirmative and defensive), family-based immigration, and appellate work, she combines her former career as Supervisory Asylum Officer and Refugee Training Officer with extensive private practice experience. Her tri-sector background provides unparalleled insight into immigration processes, enabling strategic navigation of the most challenging cases.

Her government experience (2017-2025) included developing legal training programs and serving as subject matter expert on asylum, refugee and parole eligibility standards. Her nonprofit roles at Catholic Charities Arlington and Georgia Legal Services involved directing legal services programs and representing clients before state courts, USCIS, Immigration Courts, BIA, and federal courts. This diverse background provides insider knowledge of government processes while maintaining compassionate advocacy for vulnerable populations across all practice areas.

Catherine earned her Juris Doctor from Roger Williams School of Law and holds a double major in English Literature and Western Philosophy from the University of Puerto Rico. Licensed to practice in Washington, DC with active AILA membership, she holds advanced certifications including Master Trainer designation from the Association for Talent Development. Her educational foundation in philosophy and literature enhances her analytical reasoning and persuasive writing skills in complex immigration advocacy.

Practice Areas:

• Immigration (In all 50 States and Territories)

Education:

• Roger Williams School of Law, 2008

Admissions:

• District of Columbia Bar Membership, 2016
• Georgia Bar Membership, 2008

Memberships:

• American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member

Languages Spoken:

• English, Spanish