Attorney Chrisoula Pitses was born and raised in Michigan. She deeply values diversity, democracy, and cultural expression, which is why she focuses her practice in Immigration Law. She is part of Oasis Legal Group, operating from the Michigan branch. 

Chrisoula graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science (Kinesiology) and Spanish from Central Michigan University. She later earned her Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, Michigan. 

She began her career as a Spanish-English interpreter for hospital patients in the Detroit metropolitan area, assisting underserved communities in critical situations. She also volunteered with nonprofit organizations that provided legal representation to immigrants seeking humanitarian aid. During this time, she focused on human rights, inclusion, and public policy, conducting research on the disparities and discrimination immigrants face in the healthcare system. 

While in law school, Chrisoula continued volunteering as an interpreter at the Asylum and Immigration Law Clinic, where she worked as a law student representative for clients seeking humanitarian relief in the United States. She interned at the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center and Lakeshore Legal Aid, gaining specialized knowledge and experience in Humanitarian Immigration, Family Law, and Elder Advocacy. Additionally, she served as Vice President of OutLaw, Wayne Law’s LGBTQIA+ advocacy group. 

Coming from a Greek family, Chrisoula’s legal philosophy is best captured by the Greek word “Philotimo”, which embodies the virtues of kindness, dignity, and passionate advocacy.