I have been practicing immigration law in the mid-coast region of Maine since 2013, after almost 20 years working in natural resources conservation law and policy. My interest in immigration is both professional and personal. I was a landed immigrant (permanent resident) of Canada for several years and, after returning to the U.S. adopted both of my children internationally. I love learning and working across cultures and am a strong believer in the need to attract new immigrants to this region.
Since 1994
2019 - Current
Gallagher, Villeneuve and DeGeer, PLLC
2019 - 2019
Goeschl Law Corporation
2013 - 2019
Law Office of Jennifer Atkinson
Operate a solo law practice, focused exclusively on immigration and nationality matters.
2011 - 2014
Terra Nova Consulting
Advanced development of policy-based ocean conservation and education initiatives.
2004 - 2011
Quebec-Labrador Foundation
2000 - 2003
Terra Nova Consulting
1993 - 1999
Conservation Law Foundation
1990 - 1993
J.D. (1993) | Public Interest Law
Honors: Cum Laude
1981 - 1985
B.A. (1985) | Zoology
