Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.
Edson Arantes do Nascimento (better known as Pelé)
Anelei Vasquez
Anelei Vasquez is a paralegal in Fennemore’s Immigration practice group. She developed a passion for the immigration industry through an internship, and has expanded her knowledge and skills in not only family-based, humanitarian-based, and removal defense, but employment based cases as well including PERM, H-1B, etc.
A Portland native, Anelei earned a bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice: social sciences from Portland State University. She received her paralegal certification from the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Outside of the office, Anelei can be found hiking with her dog, swimming, and traveling.
Areas Of Practice
Leading Immigration Advocacy Across Industries and Borders
Education
- Paralegal Certificate, American Immigration Lawyers Association
- B.S., Portland State University
Articles and Presentations
- Panelist, “Balancing Life Obligations with Your Paralegal Career,” American Immigration Lawyers Association, January 30, 2026
Admissions
- *Not licensed to the practice of law
Languages
- Spanish