Jalesia F McQueen Gadberry

Jalesia F. McQueen Gadberry (Jasha) is owner and attorney of the St. Louis-based law firm, McQueen Gadberry LLC. Her practice areas focus on general corporate law, immigration and international law. Jasha advises small to mid-sized companies, "start-up" entities, entrepreneurs, foreign entrepreneurs, entertainers, immigrants, nonimmigrants and employers of immigrants and nonimmigrants. Owning McQueen Gadberry LLC allows Jasha to bring high-quality service to clients while establishing unique relationships where she is able to provide full commitment and offer flexible arrangements. You are invited to contact Jasha. jalesia@mcqueengadberry.com or by phone 314-238-1368

Southern Illinois University School of Law

J.D. | Law

1999 - 2002

Honors: cum laude

University of Tampa

B.A. | Communications

1990 - 1994

Honors: magna cum laude

Troy University

M.S. | Human Resource Management

1995 - 1996

Honors: 4.0 of 4.0

Attorney

Thompson Coburn

2007 - 2009

Corporate and Securities, International, Business Immigration, to include but not limited to: *Mergers and acquisitions dealing with small, midsize, large and international businesses. Worked on multi-million dollar transactions in various industries. *Draft many operating agreements, bylaws, etc. to set up new companies *Assist and counsel entrepreneurs, start-up companies, small to large companies, foreign entrepreneurs and employers of foreign workers with legal issues, ranging from corporate to immigration *Submit applications and advocate for temporary workers, such as H-1B, TN, L-1A, L-1B, etc. *Submit applications and advocate for permanent workers under EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 categories *Submit applications and advocate for potential citizens

Attorney

Gallop, Johnson, & Newman

2003 - 2007

Immigration, Government, Business Litigation, Corporate, International, to include but not limited to: -Negotiate on behalf of and draft corporate agreements (some in English and Spanish) for businesses, including employment agreements, distribution agreements, merger agreements, international agreements, licensing agreements, and advertising agreements. -Advise entrepreneurs in connection with the formation and capitalization of new business ventures. -Provide legal counsel on intellectual property issues such as trademark and copyright protection and licensing procedures. -Represent and negotiate on behalf of businesses in corporate litigation matters relating to construction, real estate, environmental, and intellectual property issues. -Provide legal counsel and draft documentation for businesses relating to corporate immigration matters. - Elected as Biotechology Associate Liaison.

Captain â Commissioned Officer

United States Army

1994 - 1999

Medical Service Corps Officer- *Led 25 Soldiers and supervised 10 ambulances as Platoon Leader for medical personnel. Subordinate medics accredited with saving lives including a heart attack patient and from training related injuries *Hospital Administration Professional at two large Army hospitals. Also awarded additional responsibility of Public Affairs Officer to present hospital message to media and represent hospital interests by receiving VIPs *Awarded Airborne Paratrooper and Air Assault designations *Authored articles as a guest columnist in Army Times, a weekly publication distributed to service members around the globe

St. Louis Business Journal's "40 Under 40"

St. Louis Business Journal

2007

American Bar Association

Member

Current

Missori Bar Association

Member

Current

Illinois Bar Association

Member

Current

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Current

Missouri Advisory Committee to the US Commission on Civil Rights

Member

2007 - Current

Activities: Federal Appointment

Illinois

Since 2003

Missouri

Since 2003

Represent Immigration Clients Nationwide

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