The American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division has selected Amin R. Yacoub, an immigration attorney at Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A., as one of its 2026 On the Rise — Top 40 Young Lawyers. The award recognizes 40 ABA young lawyer members who demonstrate exceptional achievement, innovation, leadership and service to the legal profession and their communities.
Yacoub, based in Orlando, represents clients nationwide in employment-based immigration matters, with a particular focus on EB-2 National Interest Waiver and EB-1 Extraordinary Ability petitions. His selection highlights the critical role immigration attorneys play in helping individuals and businesses navigate a complex and often high-stakes legal system.
What sets Yacoub apart is his personal connection to the process. He himself obtained permanent residency through the National Interest Waiver process, giving him a firsthand understanding of what his clients face. ‘Immigration cases are rarely just paperwork. They decide where someone builds a career, raises a family and contributes their work,’ Yacoub said. ‘I went through the National Interest Waiver process myself, so I know what my clients are carrying while they wait. This recognition belongs as much to them as it does to me.’
The implications of this recognition extend beyond personal achievement. It underscores the importance of experienced legal representation in immigration matters, where outcomes can profoundly affect lives and livelihoods. Yacoub’s clients include professionals, entrepreneurs, physicians, scientists, engineers, researchers and investors who seek to contribute their skills to the U.S. economy and society. His work helps ensure that the immigration system functions as intended, allowing those with exceptional abilities or whose work serves the national interest to obtain legal status.
Spencer Munns, President at Bogin, Munns & Munns, praised Yacoub’s contributions. ‘This national recognition reflects Amin’s commitment to excellence, innovation and service. His knowledge of immigration law, thoughtful approach to advocacy and dedication to his clients make him an important member of our firm and a deserving recipient of this honor,’ Munns said.
Yacoub’s professional credentials are extensive. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and multiple federal courts. He is also an accomplished legal scholar whose published work has been cited by courts and scholars internationally. He earned a Master of Laws in International Law from New York University School of Law, where he received a full-tuition scholarship and served as a graduate editor of the NYU Journal of International Law and Politics.
The ABA Young Lawyers Division announced its 2026 class of honorees on June 30, 2026. For more information about Bogin, Munns & Munns, visit their website at boginmunns.com.
