Immigrant of the Day: Tewodros "Teddy" Mengistu

Kevin R. Johnson

02 Dec 2025

National Jurist has a feature on our Immigrant of the Day, Tewodros “Teddy” Mengistu, whose journey from Ethiopia to the United States legal system is marked by resilience, purpose and an unwavering commitment to the people he serves.

Mengistu attended Haramaya University School of Law in Ethiopia, where he earned his LL.B. After earning a J.D. and L.LM. from Stetson, Mengistu practices immigration and nationality law in Clearwater, Florida, focusing on family-based immigration and removal defense.

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