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Northern Trust Appoints Monica Safapour Market President in Santa Barbara

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 8, 2022

Northern Trust has appointed Monica Safapour Market President in the Santa Barbara office, where she will lead the team in the delivery of outstanding client service and accelerate the growth of the Northern Trust Wealth Management platform.

Key Points: 
  • Northern Trust has appointed Monica Safapour Market President in the Santa Barbara office, where she will lead the team in the delivery of outstanding client service and accelerate the growth of the Northern Trust Wealth Management platform.
  • Before joining Northern Trust, Safapour was a Senior Fiduciary Advisory Specialist at Wells Fargo Private Bank.
  • In her new role, Safapour will be responsible for leading the Wealth Management business in the Santa Barbara Region and neighboring communities.
  • We are excited to have Monica lead our Santa Barbara office and team, said Michele Havens, President, West Region, Northern Trust Wealth Management.

Immigration Advocacy Coalition Files Lawsuit Against USCIS for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Data

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 18, 2021

SIJS allows abandoned, abused and neglected immigrant children to seek lawful permanent resident status and creates a pathway to US citizenship.

Key Points: 
  • SIJS allows abandoned, abused and neglected immigrant children to seek lawful permanent resident status and creates a pathway to US citizenship.
  • "We desperately need to understand how these immigrant youth are faring in our immigration system, so we can find immediate solutions."
  • "Keeping abused, abandoned, and neglected immigrant children in limbo is completely avoidable by addressing the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status visa backlog.
  • The Door handles upwards of 2,500 immigration cases per year, and has particular expertise in representing immigrants seeking SIJS status.

Bet Tzedek Legal Services Names Diego Cartagena New President & CEO

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 17, 2020

He has been with Bet Tzedek since 2012, first serving as Director of Pro Bono Programs and then as Vice President Legal Programs.

Key Points: 
  • He has been with Bet Tzedek since 2012, first serving as Director of Pro Bono Programs and then as Vice President Legal Programs.
  • A tireless force for good in our city and our world, Diego will be a terrific new leader for Bet Tzedek.
  • Diego joined Bet Tzedek in 2012 as Director of Pro Bono Programs and was promoted to Vice President Pro Bono in 2015.In 2017, Diego became Bet Tzedek's Vice President of Legal Programs.
  • Harnessing an award-winning pro bono model of service, Bet Tzedek has provided expert legal assistance to more than 500,000 people.