By Sheila Pursglove
Legal News
Having seen the struggles of immigrants firsthand, Detroit Mercy Law 1L student Bianca Ivezaj is interested in immigration law.
“My father was born in Montenegro, and his parents chose to come to America to give their children better opportunities,” she says. “I’d like to help more families obtain the American Dream.
She also is interested in studying sports and entertainment law.
“I grew up in a family of athletes, and always loved watching sports. Attending sporting events at The University of Michigan was one of my favorite things to do,” she says.
“I chose to study law because I ‘ve always been an extremely driven person with great communication skills. The career matches my personality and strengths. I’m passionate about helping others and can’t wait to put my skills to the test.”
She appreciates and enjoys the tightknit community at Detroit Mercy Law.
“The administration has been extremely welcoming and helpful during these first few weeks,” she says. “I’m extremely excited for this new challenge.”
Always intrigued by various global issues, her undergrad degree of international studies, pre-law and Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian at the University of Michigan allowed Ivezaj to deepen her understanding of the political, social, and cultural aspects of several countries.
“My family is originally from Montenegro, and the two most common languages spoken are Albanian and Serbian,” she says. “Since I was already able to hold a conversation in Albanian, I chose to study Serbian.”
Interning for Michigan Republican Senator Jim Runestad during undergrad, Ivezaj provided research on new bills, attended Senate hearings and city council meetings, wrote tributes for new business openings, and answered phone calls from constituents within the district.
“I enjoyed making new connections with various politicians and understanding the structure of the government system in Michigan,” she says.
Her hobbies are tennis, golf, and soccer, and she previously worked at Lil’ Kickers, coaching children aged 18 months to 8 years old the basics of the sport. She also coached a team when her younger sister was in middle school.
“I was extremely grateful for this opportunity and learned how to be patient and communicate with a younger crowd,” she says.
One of four siblings, she has an older brother who attended Michigan State, an older sister who attended the University of Michigan, and her younger sister is in high school.
Ivezaj also worked in the family business, Aaron Builders, which specializes in insurance restoration.
“I’m an extremely family oriented person and I loved being around my family as much as possible,” she says. “I was able to develop my communication skills here when I started helping out with answering phone calls at a young age.”
A lifelong resident of Northville, a city in Wayne and Oakland counties, Ivezaj enjoys the atmosphere of Detroit.
“There’s always something to do, and so many great food spots. My favorite restaurant downtown is Pegasus in Greektown,” she says.
“I also love attending sporting events—going to a Pistons game is my favorite thing to do downtown.”
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