Bridgette M. Bennett

Meet Attorney B!

Bridgette M. Bennett (aka the “Reggae Visa Lawyer”) founded the Bennett Law Center in 2011 in Groveland, Florida focusing exclusively on Immigration & Nationality Law, with an emphasis on removal defense, waivers, and family, humanitarian and business immigration
cases. She received a Juris Doctor from Barry University and was admitted into the Florida Bar in November 2011; she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Government from Georgetown University in 2000. Bridgette began her career as a Judicial Intern with the
Orlando Immigration Court. Bridgette currently serves as the Chair of AILA National’s Governance Task Force. She formerly served as the Chapter Chair for Central Florida, the Chapter’s Educational Vice Chair and liaison with the Executive Office for Immigration
Review and the Office of Chief Counsel. Bridgette manages a staff of 4 Attorneys, 9 Paralegals and 8 Administrative team members. She is a serial entrepreneur, a foodie, and an adventurer, who loves to travel the world!

Bar Admissions

• Florida, 2011

Education

Barry University School of Law, Orlando, Florida

J.D. – 2011

Honors: Book Award, Florida Criminal Procedure, Spring 2010‍

‍Georgetown University, Washington, DC

‍B.A. – 2000

Major: English/Government

Honors and Awards

U.S. CONGRESS, CERTIFICATE OF SPECIAL CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION

May 2010

Awarded certificate of recognition for participation in Congressman Alan Grayson’s “Civil Rights Restoration Workshops” designed to provide low income individuals with information about expunging and sealing criminal records, and assist in the process of restoring their civil rights, including the right to vote.

U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW

July 2010

Presented with certificate in recognition of outstanding professional contribution to the Orlando Immigration Court following completion of the Court’s Volunteer Judicial Internship program

WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF REALTORS, ROYAL ASCOT MODEL CITIZEN AWARD

Oct. 2009

Awarded certificate for contributions to the South Lake community by helping women in crisis marriages, promoting Caribbean culture and highlighting the growing Caribbean business community in South Lake County

MEDIA RECOGNITION

2008-2009

Featured in local news media including the Orlando Sentinel, South Lake Magazine, the Daily Commercial, and the Clermont News Leader for community involvement with Sarah’s Daughters and the Caribbean Business Links Networking Group

Professional Associations and Memberships

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Chair Member Benefits Committee, 2011 to Present

National Immigration Project, Member, 2011 to Present