Who is Lina Stillman?
Lina’s story is one of resilience and reinvention, and it’s shaped how she sees yours. Born in Colombia and raised by a single mother, she learned early what determination looks like. She paid her way through college on scholarships, built a career in television as a commercial producer, then traded storyboards and scripts for case law and courtroom strategies.
Before becoming an attorney, Lina told stories that moved audiences. Today she tells stories that move judges and juries.
Fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, Lina has spent her career fighting for people whose voices are too often overlooked: workers, immigrants, and families striving for a fair shot. She knows what it means to navigate systems that weren’t built for you. That’s not a philosophy. It’s personal.
Outside the courtroom, she leads workshops and creates content that demystifies the legal process for immigrant families, because access to justice shouldn’t depend on who you know or what language you speak.
WHO IS Lina Stillman?
Lina’s story is one of resilience and reinvention, and it’s shaped how she sees yours. Born in Colombia and raised by a single mother, she learned early what determination looks like. She paid her way through college on scholarships, built a career in television as a commercial producer, then traded storyboards and scripts for case law and courtroom strategies.
Before becoming an attorney, Lina told stories that moved audiences. Today she tells stories that move judges and juries.
Lina is known for explaining complicated legal issues in plain language and giving her clients practical, straightforward advice. Whether she is protecting an employee’s rights, guiding an employer through a workplace dispute, or helping a family navigate the immigration system, Lina approaches every matter with the same goal, to help her clients feel informed, protected, and confident about what comes next.
For Lina, clients are never just case numbers. Their work, families, and futures matter, and she fights accordingly.
Where Others Back Down, We Show Up
From the first consultation to the courthouse steps. Our team stands beside their clients, turning legal challenges into real outcomes for workers, immigrants, and families.
The Team Behind Your Case
Lina Stillman
Lina Stillman is an employment and immigration attorney representing individuals, families, employees, and business owners.
Born in Colombia and raised in the United States, she brings personal understanding. honesty, and practical guidance to complex legal matters.
Whether protecting worker’s rights, resolving workplace disputes, or navigating immigration challenges, Lina is committed to helping her clients feel informed, protected, and confident about their futures.
Norma A. Potros
Norma A. Potros is an immigration attorney with nearly 20 years of experience representing individuals, families, and businesses. She earned her law degree from the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina and a Master of Laws from Touro Law Center in New York.
Norma handles family and business immigration, naturalization, waivers, DACA, and other immigration matters, with a focus on practical solutions. A native Spanish speaker, she has spent years serving the Latino immigrant community, including through education at churches and community organizations, media appearances, and public talks.
At Stillman Legal, she brings calm, steady judgment to every immigration case.
Jessica Flores
Jessica Flores has worked alongside Lina since 2014 and serves as Senior Immigration Paralegal at Stillman Legal.
Jessica works closely with clients across a wide range of immigration matters. She manages forms, filings, deadlines, and court notices, and keeps cases moving from start to finish. In immigration law, small details decide outcomes, and Jessica makes sure none are missed.
She knows how stressful the process can be for clients and their families. She helps them understand what documents and information are needed, keeps the legal team organized, and brings calm to moments that feel overwhelming.
Valeria Goite
Valeria Goite is an immigration legal assistant at Stillman Legal, supporting clients through important and often emotional stages of their cases.
She prepares immigration forms, assists with immigration court filings (EOIR), and helps asylum seekers develop detailed written declarations of their experiences.
With patience, precision, and empathy, Valeria keeps clients informed and organized while ensuring every important detail is carefully addressed.
Karen Gomez
Karen Gomez is a Legal Assistant on Stillman Legal’s labor and employment team, supporting cases from initial client intake through every stage of preparation.
She organizes records, prepares discovery materials, follows up with clients, and creates detailed wage and hour charts essential to employment cases.
With precision, efficiency, and attention to detail, Karen keeps cases moving forward while ensuring each client’s work and experiences are accurately represented.
M. Abigail Ruiz
Originally from Venezuela, M. Abigail Ruiz is the Office Manager at Stillman Legal and one of the first friendly faces clients meet.
Fluent in English and Spanish, she manages daily operations, client communication, billing, and office organization while ensuring everyone feels welcome and supported.
With warmth, reliability, and a welcoming attitude, Abigail helps clients feel at ease and keeps the office running smoothly.
Cesar Garzon
Cesar Garzon is the Client Services and Intake Coordinator at Stillman Legal, often serving as the first point of contact for clients seeking legal assistance.
He manages client intake, gathers essential case information, and explains the next steps before clients meet with an attorney.
With patience, organization, and empathy, Cesar ensures every client feels heard, respected, and confident as they begin their legal journey.
Paola Velázquez
Paola Velázquez is a Client Services Assistant at Stillman Legal, supporting both prospective and current clients throughout their legal journey.
She schedules consultations, coordinates documents, manages client communications, and answers general questions to help make each step of the process easier.
With responsiveness, organization, and attention to detail, Paola ensures clients feel informed, prepared, and supported from their first appointment onward.
Featured & Acclaimed
TOP 100 Attorneys
Lina Stillman was selected for the 2020 Top 100 Attorneys Magazine, an honor recognizing attorneys who are making a significant impact within their field of law.
OUTSTANDING PRO BONO SERVICE AWARD
Lina Stillman received the City Bar Justice Center's 2021 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, recognizing her commitment to providing free legal help to underserved New Yorkers.
In the News
Landmark Ruling in Employment Law Expands Worker Protections Nationwide
Lina Stillman discusses the landmark ruling in employment law and its impact on expanding worker protections nationwide.
Key Changes in Employment Law for 2026
Attorney Lina Stillman highlights the latest updates in Employment Law and the expected changes for 2026.
Landmark Ruling in Employment Law Expands Worker Protections Nationwide
Lina Stillman discusses the landmark ruling in employment law and its impact on expanding worker protections nationwide.