Yuvia Serna

Yuvia Serna

Attorney

Yuvia Serna is a graduate of KU School of Law. During law school, Yuvia gained practical experience through internships and clinics, assisting clients with visa applications, asylum cases, and family-based petitions. Previously, she interned at the National Immigration Justice Center in Chicago where she worked alongside the Legal Defense Team. Passionate about helping individuals navigate the complexities of the U.S. immigration system, Yuvia brings dedication, empathy, and a strong commitment to client advocacy to the firm. As the daughter of immigrants, she is especially interested in supporting immigrant families and addressing the unique challenges faced by newcomers seeking stability and opportunity in the United States. Yuvia looks forward to building a career devoted to serving immigrant communities with professionalism and compassion.

Education

  • Juris Doctor, University of Kansas School of Law
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish (Minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, emphasis on indigenous communities), University of Kansas

 Memberships

  • Missouri Bar Association (MBA)
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

 Admissions

  • Missouri 2025

 Accolades and Experience

  • Advocacy Skills Certificate, University of Kansas School of Law 2025
  • Mock Trial TYLA Regional Finalist, 2025
  • Project for Innocence, University of Kansas School of Law Intern, 2024-2025
  • National Immigrant Justice Center – Immigrant Legal Defense Intern, 2023
  • FLAS Fellow, University of Kansas, 2021 – 2022
  • Coming to the Heartland, Emerging Scholar & Research Assistant, 2019-2022 https://comingtotheheartland.org/ | https://clacs.ku.edu/coming-heartland

 Languages Spoken

  • Spanish, Kaqchikel

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