Vivian R. Khalaf, a Jerusalem-born lawyer and community leader, currently
serves as the
Chairman of the Board at The Palestine Children's Relief Fund
(PCRF). With over thirty years of
experience in immigration and nationality law, Vivian has built an
impressive career representing
clients from across the Middle East, with a focus on aiding refugees and
those seeking political
asylum. Notably, she played a significant role in the 2020 Doe v. Trump
class-action lawsuit.
A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago and Chicago-Kent
College of Law, Vivian is
also a dedicated community servant, holding board positions at the
Arab-American Bar
Association (AABAR), the Arab-American Voters Alliance (AMVOTE), and the
Arab-American
Business and Professional Association (AABPA). Her exceptional work has
earned her several
accolades, including the 2021 "Voices For Justice"
award and the Chicago Bar Association's
Vanguard Award.
Ms. Vivian Rasem Khalaf
Chairwoman of the Board