Hello from Transamerica Pyramid Center and the Sentinel Building

On a break from the many excellent panels and sessions at the annual conference for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), I managed to get a wonderful look at two iconic San Francisco buildings. On the left is the famous Transamerica Pyramid Center, designed specifically by William Pereira & Associates to "allow natural light and fresh air to filter down to the streets below." On the right is the Sentinel Building, which I was not familiar with prior to this trip.  The building has had a number of owners and tenants since its completion in 1907, but is currently owned by Francis Ford Coppola, who bought the building in 1972 to be the headquarters for his production company, American Zoetrope, from where the cafe on the ground floor gets its name. Films including the Godfather II and III, Apocalypse Now, The Conversation, One From the Heart, The Outsiders, and Dracula were written, edited, or sound mixed inside this pretty green building. Perhaps they'd like a law firm tenant?

Carolyn's Escape!

This year’s annual American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) conference took place in the beautiful city of New Orleans, and our very own Carolyn was incredibly excited to attend! The AILA conference offers the opportunity to meet colleagues and experts in the field of immigration law, as well as learn and discuss new changes and legal interpretations through extensive sessions and panels. Amid all the serious talks, Carolyn escaped for a bit to the beautiful oak trees in Audubon Park. This incredible park, largely designed by renowned landscape architect John Charles Olmsted, consists of pathways, lagoons, tennis courts, stables, and plenty of greenery to sit and relax next to the Mississippi River over a picnic. It even has a zoo! Don’t get lost, Carolyn! We need you back in NYC with all your new knowledge!