AILA MAP Program Offering Legal Aid to U.S. Armed Forces Personnel

Rodney Malpert is an accomplished Arizona immigration attorney with multiple years of experience as a business immigration lawyer. Since 2008, he has executed his duties as a partner at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bersen & Loewy, a reputable corporate immigration service provider. In addition to his professional obligations, Rodney Malpert maintains membership with numerous professional organizations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) brings together more than 15,000 professionals who teach and practice in immigration law. AILA runs multiple initiatives, including the Military Assistance Program (MAP), which is a joint initiative between AILA and the Legal Assistance Officers (LAO) of the U.S. military Judges Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps. Legal Assistance Officers offer free help to active duty service-members plus their families to assist them prepare adequately in case a military officer is deployed.

The program that traces its roots to 2008 brings together JAG attorneys and qualified immigration attorneys to handle challenging immigration issues collectively. Under the collaboration, various services have been provided to beneficiaries, including pro bono legal counsel, knowledge, and resources. This assistance to U.S. Armed Forces personnel is meant to appreciate them for their hard work and dedication to protecting the welfare of the nation.