Sharadha Sankararaman Kodem

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Sharadha Sankararaman Kodem

Managing Attorney

Biography

Sharadha Kodem, Managing Attorney at Kodem Law Firm, combines her personal immigrant experience with legal expertise to provide unique insights and strategic counsel to her clients. With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from India, she pursued a Master’s degree in the U.S. on an F-1 visa, gaining firsthand knowledge of the immigration process.

Now a U.S. citizen, Sharadha specializes in Business Immigration and Federal Litigation, assisting IT organizations, start-ups, and research facilities with non-immigrant visas and PERM. Her dedication to empowering clients with tailored legal strategies stems from her own immigration journey.

Sharadha Kodem’s journey is one of perseverance, strength, and an unwavering commitment to justice. Arriving in the United States as an international student on an F-1 visa, she worked tirelessly to pursue her dreams, later thriving as a software engineer on an H-1B visa. However, her path took a life-altering turn when she faced and overcame a wrongful deportation process. This challenging experience ignited her passion for immigrant rights, inspiring her to dedicate her life to helping others navigate the complexities of the immigration system.

Today, as the Managing Attorney of Kodem Law Firm, Sharadha has built a career rooted in advocacy and empowerment. Specializing in humanitarian cases, she has successfully represented clients in U Visas, VAWA, Asylum, and Humanitarian Parole.

EDUCATION, ADMITTANCES & ASSOCIATIONS

DEGREES

University of Madras, 2003
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology
University of Toledo, 2005
Masters in Computer Science
Texas Wesleyan University – School of Law, 2013
Juris Doctorate

ADMISSIONS

United States District Court, District of Columbia
United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas

SELECT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Embrace the Future: Navigating Pricing Changes, Remote Workers, Safety Concerns, and AI Advancements (Discussion Leader) - AILA South Florida Chapter Conference, Feb 2024
Dealing With Complex Student Issues (Discussion Leader) - AILA Latin America and Caribbean Chapter Conference, Panama City November 2024
Best Practices in Preparing F-1 Students for Consular Interviews and Advising on Maintenance of Status (Discussion Leader) - AILA APAC Chapter Conference, Vietnam Feb 2024
EB5: Great Gateway to Green Card - Our Teams April 2024
TPS isn’t always Temporary: Pathways to Adjustment, Asylum, and other Relief - Webinar on AILA University - March 2024
Achieving Zen through Practice Management and Ethics (Discussion Leader) - AILA APAC Chapter Conference, Tokyo, May 2023
Employment Based Immigration 101 - AILA Paralegals Pre-Conference Session, May 2023
H-1B Non-Immigrant visas: How to Hit the Jackpot (Discussion Leader) - AILA Fundamental Conference, Las Vegas, December 2022
IT Serve Alliance Panel on Immigration at Synergy, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022
Immigration Panel, 10th World Tamil Conference, Chicago, July 2019

ASSOCIATIONS

Northern District Court of Texas
Eastern District Court of Texas
American Immigration Lawyers Association -Technology and Innovation Committee, USCIS Liason, AILA 2024 AILA Tech Summit Planning Committee AILA Fundamental Conference Committee, 2019
AILA South Florida 45th & 46th Conference Committee, CHair of Business and Investment Committee
Treasurer, Asia Pacific Chapter of AILA
Executive Committee, Asia Pacific Chapter of AILA
Administrator, GIRL ATTORNEY®, LLC - TX
Founder and Administrator, Desi Lawyers Group

LANGUAGES

Proficient in English, Tamil, Hindi
Conversational in Telugu, Punjabi and Gujarati

EXPERIENCE

Software Engineer
Co-Chair of AILA APAC Chapter
Co-Chair of AILA AIC
Speaker at IT Serve Synergy and Chapter Meetings

Why do I practice U.S. immigration law?

As a recently naturalized U.S. citizen, practicing immigration law is a deeply personal passion. I love helping clients achieve their dreams – whether starting a business, reuniting with loved ones, or pursuing a personal goal. Immigration has changed my life, and I have witnessed how it can transform the lives of others, opening doors to opportunities and building brighter futures.

When I help clients navigate the intricacies of immigration laws, it is as if I am lending a hand to create a more inclusive America that values the contributions of immigrants. Each case represents a story of hope and determination, and being part of those journeys is truly inspiring.