Nalini Reddy immigration lawyer at Gindin Wiebe Segal Law in Winnipeg Manitoba
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Nalini Reddy

B.A. (Adv), LLB.

 “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” – Nelson Mandela

Nalini practices Immigration Law and assists non-Canadians with immigration, refugee matters, and citizenship and was named to the 2021, 2022 and 2023 editions of the Best Lawyers™ in Canada for Immigration Law.

Nalini practiced immigration and refugee law at the Federal Department of Justice in Winnipeg law for 18 years prior to leaving the government in order to do something she had always wanted to do as a lawyer: assist non-Canadians with immigration, refugee matters, and citizenship. She has also practiced in the areas of extradition and mutual legal assistance, and dealt with constitutional challenges to criminal/parole law amendments. Nalini has appeared in the Federal Court on countless immigration and refugee judicial reviews, as well as before the Federal and Manitoba Courts of Appeal and the Immigration and Refugee Board.

Nalini currently chairs the Immigration Section of the Manitoba Bar Association and has presented at the Canadian Bar Association’s national annual Immigration and Citizenship conference and for the Law Society of Manitoba and Manitoba Bar Association. She has mentored many students, acting as articling principal to several.

Nalini is grateful for the opportunity to assist people with matters that are of such fundamental importance to them.

Nalini Reddy

Education and Biography

Client Focus

Ms. Reddy is an immigration law specialist. If you or someone you needs help with an immigration related matter please reach out to Nalini today. 

Specializing in Immigration litigation in Federal Court (applications for leave and judicial review) and before the Immigration and Refugee Board (appeals, admissibility hearings, refugee claims).

Immigration applications including: permanent residence under economic streams, spousal/family sponsorship, and humanitarian and compassionate grounds; work permits; study permits; visitor visas

Refugee claims and appeals, and Pre-Removal Risk Assessments

Inadmissibility matters

Criminal rehabilitation

Citizenship applications

highly Recommended
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Client Focused
Immigration Lawyer
  • Member of the Federal Judicial Advisory Committee for Manitoba, 2020 – present
  • Named to the 2021, 2022 and 2023 editions of the Best Lawyers™ in Canada for Immigration Law
  • Current Chair of Manitoba Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section
  • Presenter, moderator and organizer at Canadian Bar Association National Immigration Conferences
  • Conference organizer, panel organizer and moderator, Department of Justice National Immigration Conference
  • Trainer for Citizenship & Immigration and Canada Border Services Agency officers on Judicial Review and Administrative Law Principles
  • Mentorship of law students and junior lawyers
  • Presenter (in French), InfoJustice, “Webinaire sur le droit de l’immigration et l’impact de la pandémie”, August 26, 2020
  • Author, Pitblado COVID-19 Resource Centre, “COVID-19 and Immigration-related Issues”, March 27, 2020
  • Co-Presenter, “Working with Immigrants and Newcomers to Canada”, Western Bar Association (Manitoba) and the Law Society of Manitoba
  • Co-Presenter, “Working with Immigrants and Newcomers to Canada”, Law Society of Manitoba, English Workshop
  • Co-Presenter, “Working with Immigrants and Newcomers to Canada”, Law Society of Manitoba, French Workshop
  • “Judicial Review of Work Permit Refusals: A Survey of the Jurisprudence” (co-writer and co-presenter), Canadian Bar Association National Immigration Conference 
  • Keynote address to Citizenship Ceremony special sitting
  • Guest speaker at high school Citizenship Day conference (in French and English)
  • Admitted to the Bar of Manitoba, 1998
  • LLB., University of Manitoba, 1997
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Manitoba, 1994
  • Law Society of Manitoba
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Manitoba Bar Association
  • Chair, Manitoba Bar Association’s Immigration Section
  • Member of the Board of Directors, Success Skills Centre
  • Board Member, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, 2021 – present
  • Volunteer, Community Legal Education Association
  • Volunteer, Legal Help Centre
  • Lawyers’ Play Committee, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, 2017 – 2021
  • Performer, Joint Manitoba Bar Association – Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre fundraising productions, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2014, 2019
  • Musical performer, various community events
  • Judge, United Nations Association in Canada (Winnipeg) Junior High Public Speaking Competition, 2010
  • Fundraising committee member/performer, Black Hole Theatre Alumni, 2015
  • Annual participant, Lawyers for Literacy, in support of West Broadway Youth Outreach
  • Daycare Board Chair and School Parent Advisory Group Member, 2009 – 2015
  • Board Member, Community Legal Education Association, 2005 – 2011
  • Law Day Committee Member, Manitoba Bar Association, 2000 – 2004
Breanne Law Legal Assistant at Gindin Wiebe Segal
Legal Assistant

Breanne Law

Experienced legal assistant with a demonstrated history of working in the legal service industry and government administration. Skilled in Immigration Law, Criminal law.

EMAIL

breanne.law@gwslaw.ca

Phone

204-560-5205

Amazing Lawyer!
Brian Rosenberg Vice President - Enablement Manitoba Blue Cross, Technology
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Nalini is the “Rock Star” of Immigration lawyers. She has made a very complicated process as streamlined and simple as possible. She is quick to respond to our communication requests and continues to deliver exceptional results. Nalini is my first and only telephone call when we have a requirement for this type of work. Brian Rosenberg Vice President, Technology
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Kristina W
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Nalini Reddy helped me through a very long and complicated Immigration case. Nalini was completely understanding, professional and worked very diligently to the end. I’m so grateful and appreciated working with a lawyer who cares for you on a personal level. Nalini is patient, calming, confident and guided me through the entire process. My experience was excellent and I highly recommend their services!
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