Johanna

Johanna is a deeply experienced and resourceful immigration attorney licensed in both the United States and Canada. As Managing Attorney at Maimone Legal, she brings not only legal precision but also personal insight to every case, having herself navigated the complexities of the U.S. and Canadian immigration systems. Her practice encompasses a broad spectrum of immigration matters, including employment-based, family-based, humanitarian, and extraordinary ability petitions—with particular experience representing professional athletes and other high-achieving individuals.

Known for her legal creativity and strategic thinking, Johanna is particularly adept at resolving complex challenges, including Requests for Evidence (RFEs), agency denials, and consular processing complications. She regularly advises high-achieving professionals and individuals of extraordinary ability—including elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and recognized figures in business and the arts. Her petitions are known for their strength, narrative clarity, and thorough evidentiary support.

Johanna earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Ottawa, where she distinguished herself as a rigorous legal thinker. She also holds a Master of Science in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences from Western University and an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences, where she graduated at the top of her class, specializing in Health Promotion with a minor in Psychology. She is licensed to practice law in both Massachusetts and Alberta, Canada, and is eligible for admission in New York. Before entering private practice, Johanna worked in Indigenous governance, global environmental policy, and international advocacy, including negotiations before the United Nations.

Her approach to immigration law is shaped by her own lived experience as an immigrant, giving her a unique ability to connect with clients facing high-stakes decisions. At Maimone Legal, Johanna leads with empathy, rigor, and an unwavering commitment to helping individuals and families seize life-changing opportunities in the United States.