Our Team

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Najla Abu-Shaaban

Managing Attorney

Najla Abu-Shaaban has been a practicing lawyer since 2008 and has extensive experience working with a diverse range of clients. Her areas of expertise include immigration law, personal injury law, and estate planning.

In her immigration law practice, Najla has assisted clients with a variety of issues, including political asylum and family-based petitions for marriages, engagements, and adoptions.

As a valued member of our team, Najla brings a passion for helping clients from all backgrounds and cultures. Additionally, her fluency in Arabic allows her to effectively communicate with Arabic-speaking clients and ensure that their legal needs are met.
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Labibeh Salkham

Legal Assistant

We are pleased to introduce Labibeh Salkham, our accomplished office assistant who is dedicated to ensuring the accuracy and completeness of each package prior to filing for a successful immigration process. Specializing in assisting companies, Labibeh is committed to facilitating a seamless transition in the immigration paperwork process. 
 
With a focus on remaining up-to-date with the latest developments in the field, she provides prompt answers to our clients’ inquiries and ensures that no details are overlooked. Labibeh is dedicated to helping our clients achieve their goals, and we work together as a team to facilitate a successful outcome.       
 
Labibeh is fluent in both Arabic and English and brings with her a wealth of experience working with NGOs in the Middle East.

Fabiana Pecheco

Paralegal

Legal Assistant

Fabiana Pacheco is our expert in immigration law, specializing in ETA submissions and Perm processing. With years of experience, she helps companies navigate employment-based immigration. Fabiana manages ETA submissions, DOL submissions, and market tests, ensuring all requirements are met. She also handles Perm processing and labor certification with accuracy. Fabiana’s unparalleled expertise has helped numerous companies successfully hire skilled foreign nationals. She stays updated on immigration law and is fluent in English and Portuguese. Contact us for assistance with ETA submissions, Perm processing, or labor certification with Fabiana.

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Gloria Jimenez

Paralegal

Meet Gloria Jimenez, our skilled specialist in managing I-140 petitions and adjustments of status. With years of experience in immigration law, Gloria is dedicated to helping clients achieve their immigration goals. She monitors the visa bulletin, ensures all petitions are accurately prepared and submitted on time, and has assisted numerous clients in obtaining visas and residency. Contact us to work with Gloria and reach your immigration objectives.

Sundas Araim

Intern

Sundas Araim, a junior at the University of Houston, is a dedicated Legal Intern at Najla Abu-Shaaban & Associates, PC. Majoring in Supply Chain Management with a minor in Law, Policy, and Value, she brings a unique perspective to her role, assisting with legal matters and providing valuable insights. Committed to understanding the relationship between commerce, law, and societal values, Sundas aspires to become a lawyer. Active in her university’s clubs and community initiatives, her work at the firm and academic pursuits are setting the stage for a successful legal career.