Episode 153 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Kevin Gregg

Next Lawyer Up Podcast with Attorney Ron Sykstus

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Additionally, he is the host of the Immigration Review Podcast which is a “must listen” if you practice in the area of immigration law. Interestingly, I was introduced to Kevin by my close Army friend from my JAG days, Rico Bartolomei. Rico is a long-standing immigration judge based out of San Diego, California. Many of my friends know that Rico introduced me to my wife, Patty, 36 years ago when he and I were both serving on active duty with the U.S. Army at Fort Bliss, Texas. Kevin ended up serving as a law clerk to Rico early in his career, prior to devoting his professional practice to the area of immigration.

I enjoyed getting to know Kevin’s story on this episode and I hope you like it too!

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Episode 153 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Kevin Gregg

Next Lawyer Up Podcast with Attorney Ron Sykstus

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I enjoyed getting to know Kevin’s story on this episode and I hope you like it too!

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