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Shereen was the guest speaker for the League of Women Voters of Burlington County’s 2025–2026 Kick-Off Meeting at the Cinnaminson Branch Library.  The presentation was titled “Recent USA Immigration Initiatives and Their Effect on New Jersey.”

As an immigration attorney, Shereen has spent her career helping families, businesses, and communities navigate the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. Her presentation focused on recent immigration initiatives in the United States and how these changes are affecting individuals and communities throughout New Jersey. “With so much shifting at the national level, it is more important than ever to understand how policy decisions directly impact our state,” said Shereen.

Shereen presented a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program, “Hot Topics in Immigration: Consequences of Certain NJ Convictions,” to the Burlington County Bar Association.

The presentation provided a practical and comprehensive overview of how various New Jersey convictions can impact a non-citizen client’s immigration status, including deportability, inadmissibility, and eligibility for relief. The presentation also covered strategic tools for minimizing harm, including the use of Post-Conviction Relief petitions and the role of expungements in mitigating long-term immigration barriers.

Shereen was selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers© 2026. The attorneys are selected by peers who practice in the same areas of law. Shereen was chosen for Immigration Law and has been included each year since 2009.

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Shereen recently presented a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program for the Burlington County Bar Association titled New Immigration Initiatives Affecting Employers: How to Prepare Your Business Client for an ICE Raid.

The presentation addressed how evolving immigration initiatives and enforcement policies are impacting employers. Shereen provided insights into how attorneys can help their corporate clients prepare for increased scrutiny, including workplace audits, raids, and stricter penalties.

The session equipped attendees with practical strategies to ensure their clients are compliant and ready to respond to worksite enforcement actions.

Shereen was quoted in a Voice of America article discussing Trump’s $5 million “gold card” plan. Her insights shed light on the potential impact of this proposal. Read the full article by clicking here.

Shereen Chen Gray, Esq., a renowned immigration attorney and managing partner of Chen-Gray Law Group, was a featured presenter at the February 2025 meeting of the The Honorable Marie White Bell American Inn of Court.

In a session titled “Navigating the Complexities of U.S. Immigration Law in 2025,” Chen Gray provided invaluable insight into the evolving landscape of immigration policy, enforcement trends, and best practices for legal professionals representing immigrant clients. Drawing on over two decades of experience, she addressed recent legislative updates, humanitarian relief strategies, and practical considerations for attorneys in various practice areas impacted by immigration issues.

“Immigration law affects every facet of the legal system—from family law to criminal defense to corporate compliance,” Chen Gray said during her presentation. “It’s critical for practitioners to stay informed and collaborate across disciplines to best serve our clients and communities.”

Chen Gray is a frequent speaker and thought leader on immigration and diversity-related legal issues. She is known not only for her legal acumen but also for her passionate advocacy on behalf of immigrant communities and her leadership in the legal profession.

Shereen was honored by the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) at Rutgers Camden Law for her dedication and contributions to immigration law, Rutgers Law, and the AAPI community. This recognition reflects Shereen’s unwavering commitment to advocating for her clients and creating meaningful, lasting impact within the community.

Shereen was featured in the PhillyBurbs.com article Immigration arrests in schools? How schools could react to new Trump ICE directive.  Shereen discussed immigration enforcement changes and their impact on sensitive spaces like schools, churches, and healthcare facilities.

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