DAVID MELIK TELFER, ESQ.  |  FOUNDER

Education:  UCLA School of Law J.D., 2008  |  UNC- Chapel Hill, B.A. 2003 Magna Cum Laude & Highest Honors

Admissions:  California, United States District Court for the Central District of California, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Languages:  English (native), Portuguese (fluent), Spanish (fluent)

David Telfer is the founder and managing attorney at DMT Law Firm.  Mr. Telfer graduated magna cum laude with highest honors from the University of North Carolina with a degree in Romance Languages and from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law with his Juris Doctorate.  At UCLA, Mr. Telfer focused on international law and spent a semester studying law in Florianopolis, Brazil at the Federal University of Santa Catarina. Mr. Telfer has also lived and/or studied in many cities and countries across the globe including Sao Paulo, Brazil; Florianopolis, Brazil; Seville, Spain; and Panama City, Panama.

Upon graduating from UCLA School of Law, Mr. Telfer worked at one of the nation's most prominent entertainment law firms, Greenberg Glusker in Century City.  Subsequently, Mr. Telfer worked on a series of entrepreneurial and consulting projects including founding and operating one of Los Angeles’s largest Mixed Martial Art (MMA) gyms and consulting for import/export companies in Latin America. He also founded a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu clothing brand that provides underprivileged children in Latin America with equipment and funds for training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and other martial arts. 

Mr. Telfer truly enjoys working directly with clients to resolve family and business immigration matters as well as legal issues facing entrepreneurs and small businesses. Mr. Telfer speaks fluent Spanish and Portuguese and conversational French.  His long list of clients includes myriad GRAMMY Award winners, BAFTA winners, UFC Champions, start-ups, and families from hundreds of countries around the world. 

PAST & UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

• Presenter: Association of Artists Managers Anuual Awards (AAM), Sydney, Australia, April 2026
• Presenter: US Immigration for the Australian Music Industry, BigSound, Export USA, Brisbane, Australia, September 2024 
• Presenter: US Immigration for the New Zealand Music Industry, Going Global, USA Visas 101 & Market USA, Auckland, New Zealand, August 2024 
• Presenter: O-1 Visas, AILA Paralegal Conference: Las Vegas, August 2024
• Presenter: US Immigration for Entertainers, BigSound Australia:  Brisbane, Australia, Sept 2023
• Presenter: US Immigration for the Music Industry, AILA ACES Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona, Sept 2023
• Presenter: O-1A and O-1B: Extraordinary Ability and Entertainers, June 2023, AILA National Conference, Orlando, FL
• Published: O-1A and O-1B: Extraordinary Ability and Entertainers, June 2023, AILA National Conference Handbook
• Presenter:  Creative Solutions For Complex O-1 And EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Petitions, November 2022, 35th Annual AILA California Chapters Conference
• Published:  Creative Solutions For Complex O-1 And EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Petitions, November 2022, 35th Annual AILA California Chapters Conference Handbook
• Presenter:  O/P Visas for Musicians (Intermediate to Expert), 2023. Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Panel. Link

PATSY BARRON MARTINEZ, ESQ.  |  MANAGING ATTORNEY

Education:  Loyola Law School, J.D. 2016, Transactional Entertainment and New Media Concentration | California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, B.A. 2011, summa cum laude

Admissions: California & United States District Court for the Central District of California

Languages:  English (native), Spanish (native)

Patsy Barron Martinez is the managing attorney at DMT Law Firm and was admitted to practice law in the State of California in 2016. Patsy immigrated from Mexico to the United States when she was one (1) year old and is therefore very passionate about helping immigrants like her overcome barriers and obtain non-immigrant and immigrant status.  While attending law school, Patsy was the co-chair of the Immigration Law Society, Vice President of the Entertainment and Sports Law Society, and Secretary of La Raza de Loyola. During her time at Loyola she received several awards, including being named the Mexican American Bar Foundation Scholar in 2014 and 2015, the Mabel W. Richards Foundation Scholar in 2014, and the Los Defensores Scholar in 2015.

Patsy has dedicated her practice to immigration law. She has successfully filed hundreds of nonimmigrant visa petitions with USCIS for entertainers ranging from musicians, singer-songwriters, variety artists, comedians, actors, directors, writers, and producers from Europe, South America, Australia and Mexico. She has also successfully obtained permanent residency and citizenship for numerous clients. Patsy finds creative ways to obtain successful results for not just entertainers with substantial acclaim but also entertainers just starting their career. Patsy’s mission in representing her clients is to address their immediate needs, while focusing on long-term effects. Patsy is a zealous advocate and is committed to providing her clients with honesty, integrity, fairness, compassion, courtesy and diligence. Patsy grew up in Los Angeles, California, loves traveling and trying new foods. She can often be found at Disneyland with her daughters and husband. Patsy is the oldest of three siblings and has a dog named rocket.

LAURA ROMERO | ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Focus: Entertainment/The Arts Immigration

Education:  UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, J.D. 2020, Summa Cum Laude | Florida International University, B.A. 2012

Admissions:  District of Columbia

Languages: Spanish (native), English (fluent)

Laura Abigail Romero, Esq. is an Associate Attorney at DMT Law Firm, where she represents employers, entertainers, and extraordinary talent in complex U.S. immigration matters. Her practice focuses on employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant petitions for individuals of extraordinary ability working in the arts, entertainment, and creative industries. Ms. Romero was admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia in 2021. Prior to becoming an attorney, she spent nearly a decade as a senior immigration paralegal, gaining experience in removal defense, employment- and family-based immigration, affirmative benefits, and immigrant and non- immigrant waivers of inadmissibility.

At DMT Law Firm, Ms. Romero represents individuals and organizations in navigating complex immigration processes and preparing highly detailed employment-based petitions for creative professionals, including tattoo artists, designers, fashion industry professionals, and individuals working in film and television. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

ANA VICTORIA HERNANDEZ, ESQ.  |  ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Education:  Loyola Law School, Los Angeles J.D. 2021, Immigrant Advocacy Concentration | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) B.A. 2016, Departmental Honors

Admissions:  California

Languages:  English (native), Spanish (native), French (fluent)

Ana Victoria Hernandez is an Associate Attorney at DMT Law Firm, where she is dedicated to U.S. immigration matters for individuals with extraordinary ability from all over the world.  

Ana earned her bachelor's degree with departmental honors from UCLA as a Gates Millennium Scholar, majoring in Chicana/o Studies (Labor, Law, and Policy) with a minor in Global Studies. While at UCLA, she studied abroad in Mexico City and Paris. In 2021, she earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, with a concentration in Immigrant Advocacy, and was admitted to the California Bar the same year. During law school, she studied international human rights law in Costa Rica, advocated before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights through Loyola's International Human Rights Clinic, and represented clients before USCIS through the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic. Before joining DMT Law, Ana was an attorney at the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), one of the largest immigrant-rights organizations in the United States.

Ana's dedication to immigration law in the field of entertainment is rooted in her personal background, her belief in the human right to migrate, and her passion for the arts. Born and raised in Los Angeles County, she has also lived in France, Mexico, Israel, and Costa Rica. She is the proud daughter of Mexican immigrants, wife to a French national, and mother of two Franco-Mexican-American children.

VICTOR HUGO GONCALVES DA SILVA SILVEIRA, J.D.  |  ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Education:  Northwestern School of Law

Languages:  English (fluent), Portuguese (native)

Victor Hugo Silveira is an associate attorney at DMT Law Firm, admitted to practice law in California and Brazil.  Victor joined DMT Law Firm after obtaining a master’s degree in law from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and has been with DMT Law in Los Angeles since that time handling a wide vareity of O, P, and EB-1 cases.  

In Brazil, Victor attended the prestigious Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro.  Victor has represented clients in income tax and civil law appeals before Brazilian state and federal courts, counseled farm companies in the acquisition of agricultural landscape properties in the Amazon region, and managed real estate litigation. Victor has always been passionate about immigration affairs. As a volunteer attorney of the Brazilian Ministry of Defense, he counseled Operação Acolhida, a humanitarian task force created to address the Venezuelan displacement issue. Within this role, Victor represented over 200 immigrants in court claims related to civil and immigration law and counseled over 100 immigrants with refugee status adjustments in Brazil. Victor grew up in Rio de Janeiro, has lived in the Amazon region of Brazil and loves books, tennis and American classic cars.

BRANDEE ROSE MCDERMOTT, ESQ. | ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Education: Brooklyn Law School, J.D. 2022 | The Catholic University of America, B.A. 2016

Admissions: New Mexico

Languages: English (native)

Brandee Rose McDermott is an Associate Attorney at DMT Law Firm where her practice focuses on employment-based U.S. immigration in the entertainment industry. She specializes in non-immigrant and immigrant petitions for individuals of extraordinary ability in the arts, film & television, sciences, education, business, and athletics. Brandee is admitted to practice law in the State of New Mexico, and a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). 

Brandee earned her Bachelor of Arts in Politics with a concentration in American Government from The Catholic University of America. While at CUA, she spent a semester abroad studying European History and Politics at Freie Universität Berlin in Germany. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School, where she served as the Co-Chair of the Brooklyn Law Immigration Society (BLIS). In addition, she was the recipient of the Brooklyn Law School Pro-Bono Award for her work on Department of Defense Review Board and Department of Veterans Affairs discharge upgrade applications for low-income veterans, as well as her work advocating for children in abuse and neglect proceedings at The Legal Aid Society’s Juvenile Rights Practice, and as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable David B. Katz, P.J.F.P. at the New Jersey Superior Court, Essex County Vicinage. She is originally from Long Island, New York and has a passion for human rights and immigration law, music, history, and traveling. 

SERENITY N. HARGROVE, Esq. | ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Education: North Carolina Central University School of Law, J.D. 2016 | University of Kentucky, BASW 2013

Admissions: North Carolina

Languages: English (Native)

Serenity Hargrove is an Associate Attorney at DMT Law Firm, where her practice focuses on employment-based immigration for professionals in the arts, entertainment, and athletics. She specializes in O-1 petitions for individuals of extraordinary ability and has also assisted clients with H-1B visas, PERM labor certifications, and green card applications. Serenity is admitted to practice law in the State of North Carolina and is passionate about helping clients navigate complex U.S. immigration processes with precision and care.

Serenity earned her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the University of Kentucky and her Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law. During law school, she served as Chair of the Public Interest Law Organization, worked in the civil litigation clinic providing free legal services to low-income individuals, and studied abroad in Cape Town, South Africa, where she examined Nelson Mandela’s leadership and the country’s struggle against apartheid. She also earned a Certificate in Constitutional Law and Civil Rights, building a foundation for her lifelong commitment to advocacy. She brings that same passion and dedication to her immigration practice, helping each client navigate their path to the United States with care, understanding, and a deep appreciation for the diversity and contributions that immigrants bring to this country.

In her free time, Serenity enjoys reading, exploring new countries, hiking, and training for her next marathon.

ALAA HADY-GHALIP, ESQ. | ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Education: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D. 2021 | University of Central Florida, B.S. 2017

Admissions: Florida

Languages: English

Alaa Hady-Ghalip is an Associate Attorney at DMT Law Firm where she focuses on employment-based immigration matters for creative professionals in the arts and entertainment industries.

Alaa received her Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2021, where she served as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Law and Public Policy. During law school, she gained experience through internships and clerkships focused on immigration law and legal research, including work with the Levin Immigration Clinic. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida in 2017.

Prior to joining DMT Law, Alaa focused on complex employment-based and family-based immigration matters, representing executives, entrepreneurs, multinational companies, and individuals of extraordinary ability in Miami. Born and raised in Canada, Alaa enjoys traveling and spending time with her cavapoo, Mocha, who is rarely far from her side.

CATHY GARCIA, ESQ.  | ATTORNEY OF COUNSEL

Education: Whittier Law School - JD  |  University of California, Riverside- B.A.

Admissions: New Jersey Supreme Court, United States District of New Jersey

Languages:  English (native) and Tagalog (native)

Memberships:  American Bar Association

Ms. Garcia has extensive experience in the field of immigration law and handles all types of immigration cases on behalf of immigrants. Ms. Garcia has represented individuals in deportation/removal proceedings before the Immigration Court, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for adjustment of status, naturalization, asylum, and various waivers. She also has experience in EB-5 investments, E treaty-trade visas, and corporate structuring for immigration purposes.

Ms. Garcia has also handled issues pertaining to H-1B, E investor visas, EB-5 investor visas, F-1 student visas, J-1 Waivers, Waivers of admissibility, B-1/B-2 business/pleasure tourist visas, and appeals of any adverse decisions in these areas.

NATASHA TELFER  |  CASE DIRECTOR

Focus:  Business & Entertainment Immigration

Education:  UNC-Greensboro

Natasha was born in Montreal and grew up in North Carolina.  A lifelong dancer and writer, she attended UNC-Greensboro and the Ailey School at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York.  Natasha is an expert in O and P visas as well as EB-1 petitions.  She has worked with some of the worlds biggest acts to bring their talents to the USA.

STEFANE HORNG  |  CASE DIRECTOR

Focus:  Family and Humanitarian Immigration

Education:  UCLA  - BA Linguistics

Stefane Horng is originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil. She earned a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Stefane hopes to pursue her law degree in the near future with emphasis in immigration and family law. She is fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish.    

ELMY MARTINEZ-ESQUEDA  |  CASE DIRECTOR

Focus:  Entertainment Immigration

Education:  UCLA  - BA Sociology

Langauges:  English (native), Spanish (native)

Elmy was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. She earned her BA in Sociology from the University of California Los Angeles and hopes to pursue a law degree with a focus in immigration law in the future. In her free time, she loves attending concerts (especially her clients' concerts!) and traveling around the world. Elmy is fluent in both English and Spanish. 

KRISTIN SOSA | INITIATION CONSULTANT

Focus: Business/ Entertainment Immigration

Education:  California State University, Fullerton, M.S., 2016 | California State University, Dominguez Hills, B.A. 2008, Cum Laude & Dean’s List

Languages: English (native) 

Kristin Sosa has over 13 years of experience in business & entertainment immigration. The proud daughter of Salvadoran and Mexican American parents, Kristin’s deep connection to the immigrant experience inspires her client-first approach and unwavering dedication to those she serves.

A former NCAA Division II athlete, Kristin brought her discipline and drive to the sports industry, working as a Director and Sales Consultant with competitive athletes and Under Armour NEXT. Athletics and sales has shaped her core values, which continue to guide her career.

In immigration law, Kristin quickly distinguished herself as a trusted advocate for artists, athletes, and entertainment professionals navigating complex U.S. visa processes. As a former Senior Case Manager, she has led teams and helped secure hundreds of approvals for talent across music, film, sports, and more. Known for her transparency, creativity, and integrity, Kristin empowers global talent with guidance rooted in trust and genuine care.

ABIGAIL S. | CASE MANAGER

Focus: Entertainment/The Arts Immigration

Languages: Spanish (native), English (fluent)

Abigail is a lawyer with a specialization in human rights and a graduate of the Universidad de El Salvador. She is deeply committed to supporting people with empathy, respect, and care, and approaches her work with a strong sense of fairness and dignity. Abigail is passionate about making a meaningful difference through her practice and believes that every person deserves to be heard and treated with compassion. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, discovering new places with her dog, and unwinding with a good book.

ARNOLD A. | SUPERVISING PARALEGAL

Focus:  Entertainment Immigration

Languages: English (fluent), Filipino/Tagalog (native)

Arnold Adelo Pelayo Obillos is a Foreign Attorney/Paralegal at DMT Law Firm.  Arnold is a dedicated advocate, educator, and legal professional. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a major in Special Education from the prestigious University of Santo Tomas, where he developed a passion for supporting children with special needs. Driven by a desire to effect change on a broader scale, Arnold pursued a law degree at Tarlac State University and was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2022. Arnold finds joy and fulfillment in spending quality time with his family and friends. An avid basketball enthusiast, he actively participates in local and minor basketball leagues.

ELVIS T. | SENIOR LEGAL WRITER

Focus: Entertainment/The Arts Immigration

Languages: English (native), Afrikaans (fluent)

Elvis is a legal academic hailing from South Africa with a diverse legal academic background. He earned a BA Law with a major in History and an LLB from the University of Pretoria. He also holds a LLM from the internationally recognized Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria. Elvis lives and breathes music, and as such, loves spending time with friends in the South African underground music scene and being an active Underground Africa Records team member, resident and sonic soundscape

craftsman.

GONZALO I.  | SENIOR LEGAL WRITER

Focus: Entertainment Immigration

Languages: English (Fluent) Spanish (Native) French (Fluent) Italian (Native).

Gonzalo Iglesias, born and raised in Rosario, Argentina, is a legal writer at DMT Law Firm. He completed a semester at the Université d'Orléans, where he enhanced his French language proficiency and developed a strong interest in comparative law. Gonzalo graduated from the Catholic University of Buenos Aires with a law degree and later earned a master's in International Public Law and French-English Translation from the Université de Poitiers. He brings an international and analytical perspective to his work. In his free time, he enjoys reading, playing tennis, paddle, or any racket sport.

HERNAN CORTES | CASE MANAGER

Education: Universidad Blas Pascal, Córdoba — LL.B. and Postgraduate  in Notarial Law

Languages: English (fluent), Spanish (native)

Born in Argentina and raised in California, Hernan brings a multicultural and bilingual perspective. With a background in civil and labor law, combined with specialized experience in U.S. immigration matters, Hernan is able bridge legal systems and support diverse clients effectively.

At DMT Law Firm, Hernan manages immigration cases for artists, entertainers, and creative professionals, coordinating every stage of the process to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and a strong client experience.  Hernan takes pride in clear communication, meticulous case management, and a genuine commitment to helping clients advance their careers across borders.

Outside of work, Hernan enjoy playing music and staying active.

IRAN M. | CASE MANAGER

Education: Universidad Latina de América – Law Degree

Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Fluent)

Iran Mohammadiyan Terrazas is a Case Manager with a Law Degree from Universidad Latina de América in Mexico. She previously worked for the Federal Judiciary of Mexico, gaining experience in civil and administrative matters. Known for her responsibility, honesty, and commitment to fairness, Iran approaches every case with professionalism and integrity. She also holds diplomas in Tax Law and Sports Law and plans to pursue a master’s degree to continue advancing her legal career. Outside of work, Iran enjoys sports, going to the movies, bowling, and spending quality time with family and friends.

INES C.  |  CASE MANAGER

Focus:  Entertainment Immigration

Languages:  English (fluent), Spanish (native)

Ines was born in Buenos Aires and raised in La Pampa, Argentina. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Buenos Aires and is currently pursuing a Master's program in Human Rights at the University of Palermo, Buenos Aires.  In her free time, she loves attending concerts and music festivals, drawing, and visiting art galleries.

YOSELIN M. | CASE MANAGER

Focus: Entertainment/The Arts Immigration

Languages:  Spanish (native), English (fluent)

Yoselin was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and currently serves as a Case Manager at DMT Law Firm. Passionate about languages and communication, she earned a degree in Modern Languages from Universidad Central de Venezuela. She is a native Spanish speaker, fluent in English, and proficient in reading French.

Before transitioning into the legal field, Yoselin worked as a translator and spent five years teaching English after graduating from high school. Her intellectual curiosity and love of learning have led her to explore a wide range of subjects and experiences throughout her career.

Outside of work, Yoselin enjoys traveling, which allows her to connect with different cultures and appreciate the beauty of the world beyond everyday routines. Looking ahead, she hopes to pursue acting and singing lessons as additional creative outlets.

MANUELA L. | LEGAL WRITER

Education: Universidad San Francisco de Quito

Languages: Spanish (native), English (fluent)

Manuela Lopez is an Ecuadorian lawyer and Liberal Arts graduate with a minor in English and a concentration in constitutional law from Universidad San Francisco de Quito. She has experience with U.S.-based law firms as an intake specialist, declaration writer, and legal assistant. She is particularly interested in immigration law and works closely with clients to help them achieve their goals through a compassionate, human- centered approach. Energetic and driven, she continues to explore law, literature, and the arts, believing they are forces that shape the world.

ELSY A. AVILA RUIZ | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Focus: Executive support, Administrative Support.

Languages: Spanish (native), English (fluent).

Elsy was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and is currently pursuing a degree in Data Analysis

Engineering. With experience in executive support, process optimization, and quality control,

she specializes in managing workflows end-to-end, ensuring clarity, efficiency, and structure

across operations. Elsy is highly detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled in project coordination

within fast-paced, international environments. Outside of work, she enjoys nature, cycling,

equitation, exploring new cuisines, and attending concerts and cultural events.

CRAIG L. | OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Focus: Entertainment Immigration

Languages:  English

Craig was born and raised in Whittier, California. He earned his BA in Film and Digital Media from the University of California, Santa Cruz. In his free time, he likes cooking, attending plays, and playing board games with friends.

JARED W. | SENIOR CASE MANAGER

Focus: Entertainment Immigration

Languages: English

Jared was born and raised in Burbank, California. He earned his BA in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has worked on several political campaigns and has worked for the US House of Representatives as an intern for a Congressman from California. In his free time, he enjoys watching movies, spending time with family and friends, and attending sports games for his favorite Los Angeles teams.

JOAQUIN S.  | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Focus: Administrative support.

Languages: Spanish (native), English (fluent).

Joaquín was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, He has developed his professional career working as a government official, serving as an administrative assistant to national government ministers.  In his free time, he is passionate about sports, especially rugby and tennis. When it comes to vacations, nothing makes Joaquín happier than escaping to the mountains, the perfect place to recharge and disconnect from the daily hustle and bustle.

LUCIANO C. | LEGAL WRITER

Focus: Entertainment / The Arts Immigration

Languages: English (fluent), Spanish (native)

Luciano is a legal writer with cross-border experience between the U.S. and Argentina. Born in Argentina's Patagonia region and raised between both countries, he holds a law degree from Universidad Blas Pascal in Córdoba, Argentina. When he's not crafting legal narratives, he enjoys playing guitar and composing music.

JONATHAN C. | PARALEGAL

Focus:  Entertainment Immigration

Languages: English (fluent), Filipino/Tagalog (native)

Jonathan is a Paralegal at DMT Law Firm. He earned his B.A. in Philosophy from the Mother of Good Counsel Seminary. Currently, he is finishing his Master’s Degree in Public Administration and plans to pursue a law degree thereafter. Motorcycles, MMORPGs, Basketball, and Table Tennis are only a few of his numerous hobbies.

ÓSCAR G. | LEGAL WRITER

Focus: Entertainment/O-P Visas

Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Fluent), and French (Basic)

After graduating from law school at the Tecnológico de Monterrey, ranked 4th in Latin America by the QS World University Rankings, and where he also served as the General Coordinator of the Law School Alumni Society, Oscar gained over 3 years of experience in family, civil, and administrative law as a trial attorney. Passionate about arts and entertainment, Oscar committed to this field by joining DMT Law Firm. In his free time, he enjoys listening to new music, doing sports, and creating lasting memories with family and friends.

PABLO H. | SENIOR LEGAL WRITER

Focus: Entertainment Immigration

Langauges:  English (fluent), Spanish (native)

Pablo was born and raised in Neuquén, Argentina. He earned his bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. In his free time, Pablo enjoys traveling, cooking, and reading. 

RENEE  BRIANA R.  |  SENIOR CASE MANAGER

Focus:  Entertainment Immigration

Languages:  English (native), Tagalog (conversational)

Renee was born and raised in Orange County, CA. She earned her BA in Political Science and Psychology from Loyola Marymount University and received her Paralegal Certificate with Distinction at the University of California, Los Angeles. She hopes to pursue a law degree with a focus in immigration law in the future. In her free time, she loves discovering new music, attending music festivals, and spending time with her family and friends. Renee is fluent in English and speaks conversational Tagalog. 

RENATTO V.  | CASE MANAGER

Focus:  Entertainment Immigration     

Languages: English (fluent), Spanish (native)

Renatto is a Peruvian attorney who currently works as a Case Manager at DMT Law Firm. He holds a law degree from the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences and specializes in Antitrust and Intellectual Property Law. An avid Los Angeles Lakers fan, Renatto enjoys watching and playing basketball in his free time. He's also a reader with a fondness for crime novels.

SNOW M.| EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Focus: Administrative Support

Education: University Of the Philippines

Languages: English (native), Filipino/Tagalog (native)

Snow Marin serves as an Executive Assistant at DMT Law Firm where she provides comprehensive administrative support to Attorney David Telfer Melik. With a humble approach and a commitment to excellence, Snow contributes to ensuring smooth operations within the firm. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her beloved dog, finding solace in nature, and spending quality time with family and friends.

ZIV ANGELO B. | SENIOR PARALEGAL

Focus:  Entertainment Immigration

Languages: English (fluent), Filipino/Tagalog (native)

Ziv Angelo Bautista Oñate is a Foreign Attorney/Paralegal at DMT Law Firm.Ziv was born and raised in the Philippines. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the Ateneo de Manila University in 2015. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from San Beda College Alabang School of Law in 2020, and was admitted to the Philippine bar in 2022. He is a member of the Tarlac Chapter of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. In his free time, he loves to spend time with his family and friends.

ASTHA M. | Legal Writer

Focus: Legal Content Writer | U.S. Immigration Law

Education: LLB, University of Delhi 

Languages: English · Hindi · Spanish (C1)

Astha Mittal, hailing from India, is a Legal Content Writer with a strong foundation in U.S. immigration law. Astha has accumulated hands-on experience supporting U.S.-based immigration attorneys across employment-based and family-based matters. At DMT Lawyers, she channels her expertise into clear, compelling content that bridges complex legal concepts and client understanding. When not crafting legal narratives, she can be found on a beach witnessing the waves.