Nisreen B. Mahesri

Associate Attorney

Nisreen B. Mahesri is dually licensed in Texas and the U.S. Southern District Court of Texas. Nisreen worked with The Law Office of Ilana R. Tanner prior to attending law school in Michigan. She has become a real asset to the firm since that time, and in April 2023, Nisreen joined The Law Office of Ilana R. Tanner serving as an associate attorney.

Nisreen is a zealous advocate for her clients, and her passion lies in assisting clients in family law matters and child protective services. Her vision is to deliver creative and effective solutions unique to every individual and family need. She strives to work with every client on a personal basis and to offer the highest quality representation possible. Clients who have worked with Nisreen have been appreciative of her warm personal demeanor, dedication, and never give-up work ethic.

Of her practice style, clients say, “Excellence at its finest, by the grace of God I got paired up with a guardian angel; my own personal soldier among soldiers. She has literally, tirelessly worked around the clock fighting for me. I know this for a fact because there have been many late nights and weekends when she has called me and texted me working on my very complex case. Her keen intellect and deep knowledge in her field make her impervious to trickery or manipulation. She is irrefutably a force to be reckoned with…with, grace, integrity, and upholding the highest standards with respect for the law and its legal system. She is just incredibly! If you’re seeking an unbeatable lawyer to secure victory in your case, she’s the one you absolutely need!”

Nisreen is a native Houstonian and raised in a strong Pakistani family. Her background gives her a unique perspective and understanding of the needs of her clients. Nisreen is a graduate of the University of Western Michigan -Cooley College of Law. Nisreen enjoyed being involved with community service during her college and Law School years. While attending Law School, Nisreen was a member of the Student Bar Association, and she participated in the Melissa Mitchell Moot Court Competition coming in second place in her second year of law school. Nisreen completed her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Texas-Austin with a minor in business through the UT McCombs School of Business, Austin. Nisreen has brought her passion and enthusiasm for helping others to her law practice.

In her free time, Nisreen loves baking, reading, traveling, running, and spending time with her friends and family.

Education
  • University of Western Michigan-Cooley College of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2021
    • Ebadi House Counsel: Vice President
    • Melissa Mitchell Moot Court Association
    • State Bar of Michigan, Student Member
    • Student Bar Association: Secretary
    • WMU-Cooley Law Review
  • The University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Arts in American Studies (with Honors) and a Minor: Certified Business Foundations: UT McCombs School of Business, 2016
  • Texas, 2022
  • U.S. Southern District Court of Texas, 2023
  • Publicity Co-Chair for Travis County Women Lawyer’s Association (replace this with the wills and estates bullet-that one can be deleted)
  • State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, Business Law Section
  • South Asian Bar Association
  • Asian Pacific American Association

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