After serving as in-house legal counsel for a local adoption agency and working with hundreds of adoptive and birth parents, Attorney Susan Meisel Levin opened a boutique adoption practice in Miami, Florida. She is experienced in representing birth parents, adoptive parents, and adoption agencies in matters related to domestic and intercountry adoptions, including associated immigration issues, as well as appeals stemming from the same.

Attorney Levin is Board Certified in Adoption Law, and is the past chair and vice chair of the Adoption Law Certification Committee.  Susan Meisel Levin frequently speaks on issues impacting international adoptions and immigration issues impacting adoptions of non-U.S. Citizen children. She provides compassionate and professional representation. Most of her referrals come from colleagues and former clients, as she handles each matter with impeccable attention to detail and keeps her clients fully informed. Attorney Levin is a life-long learner and keeps current by attending local and national adoption, dependency and immigration conferences.

Committees and Memberships

• Dade County Bar Association Juvenile Court Committee, Member
• Uniform Law Commission Unregulated Transfers of Adopted Children Committee, Observer
• The Legal Needs of Children Subcommittee on Parent Guidelines, Participant
• National Council for Adoption (NCFA), Member
• National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC), Member
• North Dade Bar Association, Member
• The Florida Bar, Member

Awards and Honors

• Executive Editor Intercultural Human Rights Law Review, St. Thomas University School of Law
• Member, Order of the Coif (top 6% of graduating class), University of Florida College of Law
• Recipient, Alumni Council Scholarship Achievement Award, University of Florida College of Law
• CALI Book Awards: Ethical Moorings – Philosophical and Religious Foundations of Human Rights; Human Rights and Religion; The Justiciability of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; Human Rights and the Environment; Women’s Rights and Rights of the Child

Community Involvement / Interests

• Former Chair and Vice-Chair, Adoption Law Certification Committee, Florida Bar Association
• Conference Participant: Silent Victims: Foster Care and Foster Care Adoption in America, sponsored by Duke Law School and the Center for Adoption Policy – 2018
• DACA/DAPA Panel Moderator, St. Thomas University College of Law – 2017
• Conference Participant – “The Rights of the Child in a Globalized World”, sponsored by Duke Law School and the Center for Adoption Policy – 2017
• Intermediate fluency in French

Publications

• International Adoption and Other Immigration Options for Children

Diana Boni has worked in international adoption since 2003, during which time she has been awarded for her advocacy efforts on behalf of vulnerable children. She has extensive experience with Haitian adoptions. To further her ability to fiercely advocate for children, immigrants, and those in need, she attended law school at Mitchell Hamline. She graduated summa cum laude in 2018. She became a member of the South Dakota bar in 2019. Diana is employed by Boni Enterprises, LLC, of South Dakota, and serves as co-counsel with Susan on cases involving federal law.

Attorney Boni is the parent of five internationally adopted children. She is known by her colleagues and clients for her determined advocacy for vulnerable children.

Specialized Training

• IRLC 40-Hour Basic Immigration Training – 2014
• Intercountry Adoption Issues, Irene Steffas, Attorney at Law & Approved Lady – May 2015

Community Involvement / Interests

• Chairperson of the Haiti Caucus, Joint Council of International Children’s Services – 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013
• Co-presenter, Joint Council of International Children’s Services annual convention: “Policing Ourselves: What the Adoption Community Can and Should Do About Corrupt Adoption Service Providers.” – 2013
• Haiti representative, International Adoption Summit, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada – 2013
• Co-presenter, Joint Council of International Children’s Services annual convention: “Ethical Adoption Program Development and Management.” – 2010
• Adoption Round Table Discussion Panel presenter, U.S. Consulate, Port-au-Prince, Haiti – 2009
• Intermediate fluency in Spanish and Kreyol

Nicole’s organization skills and commitment to our firm are valuable assets to the firm’s management. She ensures that the daily operations run smoothly. In addition to extensive experience in office management, Nicole has worked for school boards in both public and private schools. She was a director of a non-profit organization for Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury in Southwest Ranches, Florida for ten years.

Nicole’s love for children continues beyond her own. She is currently a Cubmaster with the Boy Scouts of America and enjoys working with the children on everyday life skills and taking them camping, canoeing, hiking and on other adventures. Nicole has been an advisor for both Youth Crime Watch and the Police Explorer programs. She served as PTA President in each of her children’s schools over the years. Her dedication and commitment never ends.

Camila graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2020 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a minor in Sociology. Her time in college was spent leading a ministry, Cru, which entailed speaking nationally at events, hosting fundraising galas, outreach, and weekly meetings for students and faculty. She wishes to further advance her career by going to law school next year and specializing in Civil Rights and anti-discrimination with a focus on poverty, homelessness, and prison conditions. She is known for her love, dedication, and advocacy for the underprivileged community. At work, Camila is enthusiastic and always ready to learn more about the law. She is detailed oriented and a fast learner. She enjoys seeing families unite and being able to be part of the journey with them.