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In the Community:

 

The Law Offices of Gail S. Seeram participates in a variety of community outreach projects, volunteers free pro-bono services and assist with sponsorship and monetary donations.

  • Radio Correspondent, “ImmigrationINFO” WOTS 1220AM Saturday 4:00pm-4:30pm
  • Radio Correspondent, “ImmigrationINFO” WLAA 1600AM Sunday 12:30pm-12:45pm
  • Panelist/Organizer, Know Your Rights Forum, Soiree Event & Conference Center, 2012
  • Discussion Leader/Panelist, “Practicing Before DHS – Updates & Tips”, Central FL American Immigration Lawyer’s Association Seminar, Clearwater Beach FL, October 2011
  • Discussion Leader/Panelist, “Update on Padilla v. Kentucky”, Central FL American Immigration Lawyer’s Association Seminar, Clearwater Beach FL, October 2010
  • Chair, Orange County Sheriff Advisory Committee, 2010 – Present
  • Chair, Orange County Children & Family Services Board, 2008-2010
  • Site Coordinator & Volunteer, AILA Citizenship Day at Hope Community Center, Apopka, FL, 2009
  • Gold Sponsor, Guyana Family Fun Day 2010
  • Volunteer Mentor, Shri Surya Narayan Mandir, 2009-Present
  • Member, Florida Immigrant Coalition, 2008 – Present
  • Chairman of the Board of Directors (2005-2006), Parliamentarian (2007-2008), Guyanese American Cultural Association of Central Florida
  • Council President (2010-2011), Council Vice-President (2009-2010), St. Stephen Lutheran Church
  • Volunteer, Haitian Timoun Foundation, 2008 – Present
  • Volunteer, Homeless Coalition, Orlando, FL 2007 – 2011
  • Panelist, Know Your Rights Forum, University of Central Florida,November 2008
  • Panelist, American Civil Liberties Union-Orlando, FL “Know Your Rights” Forum, October 2008
  • Panelist, Florida Caribbean Student Association 33 rd Bi-Annual Conference, University of Central Florida, November 2007
  • Panelist, Caribbean American Business Expo, Orlando, FL, June 2006, June 2009
  • Coordinator, Caribbean Bar Association Central FL Chapter Community Citizenship Drive, April 2007, August 2006
  • Judge, Indian Horizon of Florida Miss. Diwali Contest, 2006-2007
  • Competition Coordinator, Central Florida Duck Curry Duck Contest presented by Vani’s Triple Star Productions, 2006-Present

Publications:

The Law Offices of Gail S. Seeram writes on a weekly and monthly basis for several newspapers and magazines on immigration related topics:

    • Immigration Columnist, Kaieteur Newspaper, 2010 – Present      
    •                                                 www.kaieteurnewsonline.com
    • Immigration Columnist, Caribbean American Passport Newspaper, 2011 – Present
    •                                                 http://issuu.com/guenetgittens-roberts/docs
    • Immigration Columnist, Caribbean Sun Newspaper, 2004 – 2011
    • Immigration Columnist, Indo Caribbean Times, 2011-2012
    • Immigration Columnist, Khaas Baat, 2007 – 2010
    • Immigration Columnist, Karibbean Under One, 2008 – 2009
    • Journal of MultiState Taxation and Incentives, “Can Local Tax Authorities Make Adjustments to Income in a Federally Tax-Free Reorganization”, September 2003

Media Recognition:

The Law Offices of Gail S. Seeram has been quoted in several media articles and has been recognized for her expertise in the area of immigration law.

  • Orlando Sentinel, March 23, 2010, “Haiti orphans help rebuild schools through dance”: Quoted on her efforts in planning an upcoming fundraising event to benefit children in Haiti.
  • Orlando Sentinel, October 14, 2009, “Rifqa ordered back to Ohio; is she in U.S. illegally?”: Quoted on possible immigration status of Rifqa Bary.
  • Orlando Sentinel, September 29, 2008, “If you’re married, try answering these questions”: Quoted on advise she would give clients facing an adjustment of status interview.
  • Orlando Sentinel, May 23, 2008, “Muslims immigrants sue CIS for delay in citizenship process”: Quoted on her experience with the delayed FBI background check.
  • Orlando Sentinel, August 10, 2007, “Immigration Law Migrates to Orlando”: Quoted on her view of the expanding practice of immigration law.
  • Orlando Sentinel, June 17, 2007, “Q&A: Gail Seeram, Immigration Lawyer”: Interviewed, photographed and quoted on her background and experience in immigration law.
  • Orlando Sentinel, May 30, 2007, “Immigrants Face Huge Fee Increases”: Quoted on the proposed immigration fee increase effective July 30, 2007.
  • Orlando Sentinel, March 10, 2006, “Orlando Office Cuts Backlog on Immigration”: Quoted on her view of the immigration backlog.
  • Orlando Sentinel, February 27, 2005, “Consuls Discuss Caribbean”: Quoted on her involvement in a town hall meeting with the CARICOM Consul Generals of Florida.