University of Wisconsin–Madison
Nikki Schram

Nikki Schram

Immigration Attorney, Boardman Clark

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Nikki Schram

Biography

Education/degrees:

BA, Sociology, UW–Madison JD, University of Colorado Boulder

Current position or career path:

Nikki is the Chair of Boardman Clark’s immigration law practice group, and she also works in business law. Nikki guides foreign nationals and U.S. employers through the complex U.S. immigration system, primarily to secure work visas (H-1B, L, TN, J, and O) and U.S. permanent residence for highly skilled workers.

Advice for current graduate students and postdocs:

Prepare an engaging 30-second “elevator pitch” about yourself. It should include who you are now and who you want to be. Practice it with your friends.