Professional Summary
Belarusian-American attorney with background in corporate, business/tax, immigration, and international human rights law. Currently in the process of reinstating license to practice law in New York; not providing legal services or representation at this time. Advise founders and diaspora on U.S. business formation and relocation.

Current Focus (2024–2025)

  • Reinstatement of license to practice law in New York.
  • Advising Belarusian/Ukrainian diaspora on business formation and immigration pathways.
  • Selected international human rights initiatives and victim advocacy.

Education
Fordham University School of Law, New York, NY — LL.M. in U.S. & Comparative Law (05/2012)
25 credits including Corporations, Multinational Corporations, IP, Litigation, Torts, and bar-eligible coursework; additional experience in immigration law.

Ukrainian Academy of Banking (Law School), Sumy, Ukraine — LL.B. in Civil, Corporate & Business Law (04/2006)

Experience
Youras Ziankovich Consulting, Aurora, CO — Principal (06/2007–present)
Advising foreign companies on U.S. market entry; guidance on immigration-related matters for entrepreneurs and families.

Youras Ziankovich, Esq., New York, NY — Principal (02/2014–present)
Business & corporate matters; client counseling and strategy (no current representation while reinstatement is in process).

Immigration Law Office of Youras Ziankovich, New York, NY — Principal (02/2014–present)
U.S. immigration (historical matters).

Office of National Bar Association of Ukraine in the U.S., New York, NY — Board Member (07/2015–present)
Official U.S. office supporting the Ukrainian bar community.

Law Offices of Tanya Gendelman, P.C., Brooklyn, NY — Law Clerk (11/2010–01/2012)

Minsk District & Zhdanovichy Township Councils of Deputies — Deputy (Councilor) (03/2003–03/2007)
Elected representative; Chair, Committee for Council Law, Local Legislation & Law Enforcement.

Admissions & Licenses

  • Courts of the State of New York (license currently pending reinstatement).
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
  • Limited admission in Belarus and Ukraine (no license required).
  • New York Real Estate Broker.

Languages
Belarusian, Russian, Polish — native; Ukrainian — reading/writing/speaking.

Honors & Recognition

  • “10 Best Immigration Lawyers” (2017, 2018).
  • Avvo Clients’ Choice Award (2019).

Selected Publications
ABC for Witnesses — Dec 2010 (Belarusian original; EN/RU translations).
History of the Second Amendment — Aug 2012, Arche (Belarusian).
How to Incorporate Your Company in the U.S. — Feb 2014 (RU).
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