Career Video Series — Daissy Dominguez

Law

Immigration Attorney

Subject Focus: English, Writing (Making arguments, and collecting evidence)

Summary: The daughter of Mexican immigrants, hear Daissy's story of how she overcame obstacles like gender discrimination to become a successful Immigration Attorney in Chicago. Daissy discusses the social-emotional impact of being told she could not afford college, and then that she shouldn't pursue being a lawyer by a teacher and a counselor. Despite their critique, Daissy propelled herself forward is now a successful immigration attorney. This video also discusses how she creates arguments, and uses critical thinking in her writing and advocacy.