ROBYNN L. ALLVERI
KOÇ UNIVERSITY-LOJMAN, RUMELI FENERI YOLU • 34450 SARIYER, ISTANBUL
(212)338-1527 office
rallveri@ku.edu.tr
EDUCATION
1996
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
Juris Doctor
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Mac Taylor American Inn of Court
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National Order of Barristers
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SMU Barristers
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Board of Advocates (Master Level)
1993
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
Koç University
Istanbul, Turkey
B.A. (Political Science)
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Magna Cum Laude
Honors Program
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRESENT
Faculty
 Member of Law Faculty. Teach multiple sections of Business Law at the main
campus. Prepare and present lectures to 60+ students. Responsible for
developing course syllabus, compiling course reading packet, preparing case
studies and other assignments, creating and administering exams, and recording
grades. Use online “KUAIS” system to manage various aspects of course.
Maintain office hours and advise students as needed.
June 2010-Aug. 2011
Univ. California San Diego
San Diego, CA
Faculty
 Taught Business Law at UCSD-Extension campus. Prepared and presented live
3-hour lectures. Created and updated course syllabi, prepared and administered
exams, assigned readings and homework, and recorded grades. Posted and
updated course content on “Blackboard” online system. Maintained regular
contact with students via email and Blackboard.
Aug. 2006-Aug. 2011
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
Faculty
 Taught legal courses in College of Business (Finance Department). Managed
multiple sections of Business Law and Real Property Law. Presented lectures
throughout the week. Created and updated course syllabi, prepared and
administered exams, created and graded written assignments, and recorded
grades. Posted course content and announcements on university’s “Blackboard”
system. Interacted with students via email and office hours. Provided letters of
recommendation for select students.
Jan.-Aug. 2006
San Diego Comm. College District
San Diego, CA
Adjunct Faculty
 Taught legal courses at various campus locations.
My “Immigration Law”
course included topics such as: immigrant/nonimmigrant characteristics, familybased immigration, employment-based immigration, citizenship, asylum,
deportation/removal proceedings, H-1B and L-1A workers, and application
procedures. My “Federal Court Practices & Procedures” class addressed all
aspects of federal civil litigation, including: jurisdiction and venue, the discovery
process, pleadings and motions, and settlement procedures. Non-teaching
duties included preparing syllabi, maintaining class roster, assigning and grading
homework, submitting grade records, and preparing/administering exams.
April-Dec. 2005
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ
Adjunct Faculty
 Taught “Legal. Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business” (both live and online
courses). Developed and maintained syllabi and course assignments. Assigned,
reviewed, and graded individual and team assignments. Maintained class rosters
and student grade records. Facilitated classroom discussions on various legal
topics. Advised students on their progress, and suggested ways to improve
class performance.
May 1997-Dec. 2005
Law Office of Robynn L. Mocek
Phoenix, AZ
Attorney/Owner
 Established solo practice in 1997. Expanded firm and supervised four-person
staff (including associate attorneys) for 8 years. Transitioned to a home-based
office in late 2005. Practiced in all areas of immigration law, including worker
and professional visas, family-based immigration, fiancée visas, investor visas,
student visas, asylum cases, naturalization, self-petitioning clients, and
deportation defense. Represented clients before various Immigration Courts,
the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Directed all aspects of business operations.
ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBE RSHIPS
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Admitted to practice before the Arizona Supreme Court, and the U.S. Ninth
Circuit Court of Appeals
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State Bar of Arizona (Immigration Section - Secretary & Budget Officer, 1998-99)
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American Immigration Lawyers Association
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Federal Bar Association
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Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity
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ABC Channel 15 Website, Phoenix AZ (Immigration Attorney Representative, 2003)
HONORS & AWARDS
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Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
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Best Oral Advocate, Jackson & Walker Moot Court Competition (1994)
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2nd Place Best Oral Advocate, Jessup Int’l Moot Court Competition (1996)
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3rd Place Best Memorial, Jessup Int’l Moot Court Competition (1995)
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5th Place Best Memorial, Jessup Int’l Moot court Competition (1996)
PUBLICATIONS
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Mexican Trade Reorientation Under NAFTA: Explanations & Analyses
(housed in Special Collections of University of Arizona library)
LANGUAGES
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Spanish, Persian