Compassionate, experienced

After completing her degree, Tierney moved back to Thailand to manage Kwah Dao’s pre-school and kindergarten program. It was during her time in Thailand that Tierney grew passionate about legal issues and migration. She eventually returned to the United States to go to law school, focusing on immigration law.

Tierney attended Colorado Law in Boulder, Colorado. She started working with Lisa Green in 2016, while still in law school. After graduating in the top ten percent of her class in 2018, she joined Lisa Green & Associates as an associate attorney.

In 2021, Tierney became the managing attorney at Green & Maris (formerly Lisa Green & Associates). In 2023, Green & Maris became Maris Immigration Law. 

Tierney joined the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) in 2018 and served as the AILA Colorado Asylum Committee co-chair from 2020-2024. She served again as the co-chair from 2025-2026. Tierney's primary practice areas include asylum (both affirmative and defensive), family-based immigration, and removal defense. She has represented hundreds of clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), and the Department of State (DOS). 

Outside of work, Tierney enjoys spending time with her family, her friends, and her pets - her three dogs (Louise, Dusty, and Maple) and her two cats (Hazel and Cricket). 

Education

University of Colorado
J.D. Law

Columbia University
M.A. International Education Development

Bates College
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies

Activities & Affiliations

• Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
• Co-Chair of the AILA Colorado Asylum Committee 2025-2026
• Co-Chair of the AILA Colorado Asylum Committee 2020-2024
• Admitted to Colorado Bar

Katie graduated from American University, Washington College of Law in 2014. During law school, she worked closely with clients through the Women and the Law Clinic, where she supported survivors of domestic violence and assisted individuals seeking asylum, cancellation of removal, and T visas.

Before joining Maris Immigration, Katherine served as an associate and managing attorney at two immigration firms in Colorado. She has represented clients in a wide variety of matters from removal defense to consular processing and naturalization.

Katie is grateful for the opportunity to continue advocating for Colorado’s immigrant community as a member of the Maris Immigration team.

Education

American University Washington College of Law
J.D.

University of Colorado
B.A., International Affairs

Activities and Affiliations

Minnesota Bar, 2016
Colorado Bar, 2021
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Proficient in Spanish

Mar graduated with high honors from Northeastern University School of Law in 2016. The following year, she served as a Justice AmeriCorps Fellow at Catholic Charities, representing unaccompanied children before the Denver Immigration Court. Upon completing her fellowship, Mar opened her own practice to assist young people seeking asylum and special immigrant juvenile status.

Mar is honored to be able to continue representing incredible clients as a member of the team at Green & Maris, where she has worked since February 2019. She is proficient in Spanish.

Education

Norteastern University
J.D. Law

McGill University
B.A. Philosophy and Psychology

Activities & Affiliations

• American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Co-Chair of the AILA Colorado Asylum Committee 2020-2021
• Admitted to Colorado Bar

Prior to law school, Alyssa was introduced to immigration law as an intern with the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Her work with refugees at the IRC deeply impacted and inspired her to become an advocate for immigrants. She worked as a paralegal with immigration law firms in Seattle, Washington, and Phoenix, Arizona before moving to Colorado for law school. Alyssa is now thrilled to be joining the team at Green & Maris.

Originally from Arizona, Alyssa loves the sun, summer weather, gardening, and cooking.

Megan’s exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail are evident not only to the staff at Green & Maris, but to all our clients. Megan loves to work in the field of immigration law as it gives her an opportunity to work closely with clients on a daily basis and have a positive impact on their lives. Megan, a native of Boulder, Colorado, enjoys playing guitar, cooking and the outdoors. She has worked with Lisa Green since 2010.

Education

University of Colorado
A.A.S. Paralegal Studies

Fernanda has enthusiastically embraced the Colorado lifestyle and has become an avid hiker, mountain biker, and distance runner. When not studying or working, she can be found training on Boulder’s numerous running paths for her favorite distance – the half marathon. Fernanda is bilingual in Spanish and English.

Education

University Autonoma de Guadalajara
B.A. Business of Fashion, Design, and Technology

Front Range Community College
Paralegal Studies - AA Degree Program (expected completion 2023)

Her family’s first-hand experience with the immigration system has ignited her passion for immigration law and fuels her unwavering commitment to assisting others on their own immigration journeys. With a heart full of empathy, Claudia dedicates herself to serving clients with compassion. Claudia is bilingual in Spanish and English.

Originally from Central Texas, Claudia loves traveling, yoga, and Colorado fall weather.

Education

Metropolitan State University of Denver
B.A Journalism, Minor in Environmental Science

Maeve spends most of her time outside of the office creating oil paintings. She recently travelled to Florence, Italy, to hone her skills at a Florentine art studio. When she’s not painting, Maeve can be found at her favorite yoga studio, reading, or spending time with her loved ones.

Education

Canisius University

B.A. International Relations and Sociology, Minors in Peace & Justice and Spanish Language & Culture

Villanova University

Certification in Immigrant Accompaniment

After serving in the judiciary for more than four and a half years, Sena transitioned into private practice and has been working as an Attorney in all Federal Courts of Ethiopia since 2012. In addition to his legal practice, he has pursued an academic career, teaching law full-time – initially at the School of Law, Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU), and later at the School of Law, Arsi University.

Sena has also demonstrated a strong commitment to access to justice by providing pro-bono legal services to individuals who cannot afford a lawyer. Since the beginning of his legal career, he has supported parents with minor children through his collaboration with the Children Legal Protection Center (CLPC), a project office established and overseen by the Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia.

Sena has worked in close collaboration with Maris Immigration Law for the past seven years, as he assisted with immigration-related cases involving Ethiopian clients. By providing legal support for adoption and other matters requiring completion in Ethiopia, he provided a valuable service to many Maris Immigration clients.

Outside of his professional work, Sena maintains an active lifestyle by playing soccer, following soccer matches, and exploring the world’s natural wonders.

Education

• Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
• Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Language Abilities

• Amharic (native speaker)
  
• English (fluent)
• Oromiffa (beginner)

While an attorney with Stern and Elkind, Sara not only enjoyed a successful practice representing foreign nationals with immigration applications, but she worked closely with Lisa Green. As Office Manager at Green & Maris, Sara is able to combine her love for the field of immigration law with a position in management. Sara has worked with Lisa Green since 2012.

Education

University of Colorado
J.D. Law

Evergreen State College
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies