A frequent speaker on immigration law topics at national, state and local conferences, Christine is a recognized leader in the field of immigration law. Christine serves on the Board of Governors of the Federal Bar Association, Immigration Law Section. Christine is rated AV Preeminent (highest peer rating) by Martindale-Hubbell and is a Virginia Law Foundation Fellow. A native of Salem, Virginia, Christine founded Poarch Law Firm in 2003. Licensed in Texas (1999) and Virginia (2001) Christine is also licensed before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Fourth and Eleventh Circuit Courts of Appeals, the Southern District of Texas, and the Eastern and Western District Courts of Virginia.Virginia Law Foundation Fellow