Allison McCarthy is the director of the Refugee Clinic at Drake Law School, where she is also an Instructor teaching immigration law. Prior to joining the Drake Law faculty, Allison spent over a decade as a practicing attorney, primarily in the areas of immigration law and criminal defense. Allison's research interests focus on "crimmigration" and the rights of noncitizen defendants in criminal proceedings.
Areas of Expertise
Immigration Law, Crimmigration, Asylum
Education
JD, University of Iowa College of Law
BA, University of Iowa with distinction
Selected Publications
Se Adoptó la Ley que Prohíbe “Ciudades Santuarias” en Iowa, Heraldo Hispano, 2018.
Cuatro casos de inmigración en el Tribunal Supremo de los Estados Unidos,Heraldo Hispano, 2018.
