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Kaitlyn O'Shaughnessy

Murray Osorio PLLC • Fairfax, VA
ImmigrationEmployment LawPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(703) 822-5892
Address
4103 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA, 22030, US

Professional

About

Kaitlyn O’Shaughnessy is a Senior Attorney at Murray Osorio. She dedicates her legal practice to matters encompassing humanitarian, employment, and family-based immigration. With unwavering commitment, she represents clients before various immigration entities, including U.S. immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and U.S. Consulates worldwide. Kaitlyn embarked on her journey in immigration law in 2016, following her graduation from the prestigious McGill University Faculty of Law. Prior to her association with Murray Osorio, she served as a partner at Alight Legal PLLC. Her dedication to the cause also led her to a role at Amnesty International USA, where she conducted impactful research and advocacy focused on gender-based violence, with a special emphasis on the plight of migrant women. Over the course of her career, Kaitlyn has championed the rights of a diverse clientele, including former politicians, human rights activists, journalists, businesspeople, and families. Her profound commitment to forging meaningful connections with her clients is at the core of her practice, ensuring they feel empowered and well-supported throughout their immigration journey. Kaitlyn is a proud member of the New York Bar and an active participant in the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Having experienced the U.S. immigration process firsthand as an immigrant from Canada, she empathetically understands the frustrations and complexities that individuals and families often encounter. Kaitlyn's multilingual proficiency in English, French, and Spanish enhances her ability to serve a broad spectrum of clients. Beyond her legal pursuits, Kaitlyn is an avid international traveler, having explored more than 40 countries. This passion for global exploration mirrors her commitment to fostering understanding and facilitating connections across cultures—a value that shines through in her immigration practice.

About Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.

Credentials

Education
2015 McGill University Faculty of Law LL.B - Bachelor of Laws 2012 McGill University BA - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Geography, and French
Languages
French | Spanish

Recognition & Involvement

Publications
2020 Amnesty International USA Risking her life to save the environment: Jani Silva 2019 Amnesty International USA Take action to protect women’s human rights defender Nasrin Sotoudeh 2018 Amnesty International USA The Continuing Fight to End Torture 2018 Amnesty International USA Congress Must Pass A Clean and Robust DREAM Act to Protect DREAMERS from Persecution and Violence in the Northern Triangle 2018 Amnesty International USA We Face A Choice With The Treatment of Asylum Seeking and Migrant Families, But It’s Not Between Family Detention and Family Separation.
Associations
2016 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association Member 2016 - Present New York State Bar Association Member 2017 - 2021 Amnesty International USA Women's Human Rights Specialist
Speaking
2021 VECINA 3 Part Trial Skills Workshop-CLE Attended 2020 New York CLE Being an Ethical Lawyer on the Internet-CLE Attended 2020 New York CLE Unconscious Bias and the Legal Profession-CLE Attended 2019 NITA NITA & CLINIC’s Advocacy Immigration Matters-CLE Attended
Updated: Mar 08, 2026