Law Labs
Inside an Immigration Law Firm on the Frontlines of Chaos
Mar 17, 2026
Season 1
Episode 11
Billie Tarascio
Immigration attorney and law firm founder Hillary Walsh joins Billie Tarascio for a candid conversation about what it's really like to run an immigration law firm in today's turbulent legal and political climate. From filing habeas petitions to protect unlawfully detained clients, to navigating due process violations and a surge in demand for legal services, Hillary shares how her practice has evolved, and how she's adapting to protect both her clients and her team.
They also dig into the business side of running a growing firm: the hard decisions around hiring and letting people go, bringing on a CFO, building custom software from scratch, and finding an operations leader who can handle 1,000+ filings a month. Plus, Hillary opens up about supporting remote employees in Mexico during a crisis, dealing with racist online harassment, and why she's investing in a life coach after years of business-only coaching.
Whether you're an immigration attorney, a law firm owner, or just someone trying to understand what's happening at the intersection of law and politics right now, this episode is for you.
Topics Covered:
- Immigration law strategy under the current administration
- Habeas petitions and unlawful detention cases
- Hiring, firing, and leveling up your team
- Building law firm operations and custom software
- Supporting a remote team during a crisis
- Business coaches that actually helped and how to choose one
Connect with Hillary:
Website: https://newfrontier.us/
Phone: 623-742-5400
Email: hillary@newfrontier.us
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