Caught In The Net with Richard Sterger and Melissa Sandoval

About this episode

The episode discusses a significant immigration case involving a young migrant and the advocacy efforts that led to his freedom.

Francisco Duarte sits down with Rick Sterger and Melissa Sandoval to unpack a powerful immigration win: how a young migrant who crossed the Darien Gap was detained, and how careful advocacy, TLC methods, and strategic litigation secured his freedom. A clear, humane look at immigration practice, professional courage, and why lawyers matter.

People in this episode

Host: Francisco Duarte

Guests: Rick Sterger, Melissa Sandoval

Topics covered

• immigration
• advocacy
• litigation
• legal practice
• professional courage

Keywords

• immigration win
• Darien Gap
• advocacy
• TLC methods
• strategic litigation
• lawyers matter

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trial Lawyers College

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