Sara Minamikawa

Senior Associate

“Sara walked us through the process seamlessly, explaining everything along the way and made sure that we were always kept up to date. Her professionalism, attention to detail and personable nature are above par and we are so grateful to have worked with her.” – Nick

Sara Minamikawa
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About Sara

Sara is a Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law.

Sara is currently a member of the Migration Law Committee of Law Institute of Victoria's Administrative Law and Human Rights Section.

Her interest in migration law began in 2014 while volunteering as a law student to assist in the family reunification of unaccompanied humanitarian minors in Australia.

After completing her her studies in a combined Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts at Monash University, she took her passions to Japan and worked for UNHCR Tokyo Office in the Protection Unit. There she was involved in advocacy and policy research/advice relating to the Syrian refugee crisis.

She also assisted with the implementation of programs aimed at achieving improved social integration and support of refugees in Japan through education and law and policy change.

Returning to Australia, Sara was admitted to legal profession in 2019 and has experience in corporate/employer sponsored migration, skilled visas, family and partner migration.

Sara strives to provide comprehensive advice and creative strategic solutions to complex immigration issues. With a migrant background herself, she is passionate about empowering people to pursue opportunities and challenges in new countries, and looks forward to a career in assisting clients’ in achieving their migration goals.

Sara is fluent in Japanese and welcomes clients contacting her in Japanese

日本語対応可能な移民法専門の弁護士です。どうぞお気軽にご連絡ください。

QUALIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

  • Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law
  • Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts, Monash University
  • Master of Legal Practice, Australian National University
  • Australian practising certificate

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