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Meg Hobbins Joins Clark Hill’s Immigration Team

July 23, 2024

Clark Hill announced today that Meg Hobbins has joined the firm as a Member of its immigration practice in Washington, D.C.

Hobbins has more than 17 years of experience handling U.S. immigration and international human rights matters. She challenges persecutory INTERPOL Red Notices and restores travel privileges for individuals whose visas have been delayed, revoked, or denied.

“I am truly honored to join Clark Hill. The firm has an incredible immigration practice and robust complementary practices to assist my clients in tackling the complex legal issues they’re facing,” Hobbins said.

Hobbins primarily represents private individuals in securing protection and benefits through U.S. immigration agencies, INTERPOL, and international human rights bodies.

“We’re beyond excited to have Meg join our Immigration team,” said Kendall Smardzewski, Clark Hill’s immigration business unit director. “Meg has a stellar reputation, having previously worked with several of our team members who continue to rave about the depth and breadth of her skillset as a practitioner and strategic approach to representing clients.”

Hobbins was given an “Up & Coming” recognition for 2023-2024 by Chambers & Partners USA. She was also recognized by Best Lawyers this year and since 2020, Washingtonian Magazine has named her in Washington, D.C.’s “Best Lawyers.”

Hobbins earned her law degree magna cum laude from American University Washington College of Law. Prior to entering private practice, she was a judicial law clerk and attorney advisor at the Houston, Baltimore, and York Immigration Courts through the Attorney General’s Honors Program.

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