- Partner
Nazli Usaklioglu, Esq.
Nazli Usaklioglu is the Partner Attorney at U2U Law P.C. Dual-licensed in both California and Turkiye, Nazli leads U2U Law P.C.’s Immigration Law and Family Law departments with precision and compassion. She also actively handles matters in Copyright & Trademark, as well as Entertainment Law, particularly focusing on contract negotiation and protection of creative rights.
Practice Areas
- • Family Law
- • Immigration Law
- • Intellectual Property (Copyright)
- • Entertainment & Media Contracts
- • Estate Planning
Education
- • UCLA, specialization in Media, Entertainment, Sports and Technology Law (LL.M.)
- • The University of Law, UK, specialization in International Arbitration Law (LL.M.)
Location
- • Los Angeles, California
Nazlı Ece Ekici Usaklioglu, Esq. is a legal professional known for her commitment to empowering individuals through the law. Nazli brings academic excellence and compassionate advocacy to her practice.
She leads the Immigration and Family Law departments at U2U Law P.C., where she has helped individuals navigate transformative moments. Her work reflects a results-driven and human-centered approach.
Whether she is reuniting families, helping clients start a new life, or guiding talents, medical doctors, and entrepreneurs through a visa or green card application, Nazli addresses legal complexities so clients can focus on new beginnings.
Nazli holds two LL.M. degrees. She most recently studied at UCLA School of Law, where she graduated with distinction and received the Dean’s Tuition Fellowship.
Her academic background supports thoughtful, effective, and tailored legal solutions. Nazli has worked on complex immigration and family law matters that can make a life-changing difference for clients.
She values being part of a client’s transition, whether that involves marriage, separation, a U.S. immigration path, or an entertainment-industry contract. Empathy is central to her practice: she works to understand clients and stand by them at turning points.
Nazli is also a published legal scholar whose work has been cited by academics internationally. Her master’s thesis, The Possibility of Robot Arbitrators, was completed at The University of Law and awarded with merit.
The thesis explores the future of international arbitration in a world where artificial intelligence may take on the role of arbitrator. It examines questions involving fairness, human oversight, and ethics in automated dispute resolution.
During her master’s studies at UCLA, Nazli authored the academic article Cryptomnesia: Subconscious Copying. The article examines legal questions involving unintentionally similar works, particularly in music.
Her interest in that topic was informed by her background as a musician. The article was published on SSRN and received international academic attention, while the relationship between creativity and law continues to shape her entertainment-law practice.
Nazli is a trained pianist and composer who completed musical studies through the Associated Boards of the Royal Schools of Music. Composing and performing strengthened her analytical thinking and understanding of artists’ legal needs.
She is fluent in English, Turkish, and German and is currently learning Spanish. This academic, artistic, linguistic, and legal background gives Nazli a global perspective.
One personally meaningful experience in Nazli’s legal journey was handling her family’s first U.S. immigration case. She navigated the EB-1A process for her husband, attorney and author Yavuz Usaklıoğlu, Esq., whose work in digital law and authorship formed the basis of the petition.
Nazli prepared and filed that application independently, and the petition was approved in five business days. The experience strengthened her commitment to helping others pursue new lives in the United States with dignity and careful legal guidance.
Nazli Usaklioglu, Esq. is a dual-qualified attorney licensed to practice law in both California and Turkiye, bringing a unique blend of international legal expertise and cultural fluency to her practice. With a career spanning diverse legal landscapes, from corporate law in Istanbul to family and immigration law in Los Angeles, she has cultivated a reputation as a versatile and dynamic legal professional. Her ability to navigate both civil and common law systems allows her to serve clients with precision, whether in intellectual property disputes, or complex immigration cases.
Nazli’s legal journey began in Turkiye, where she honed her skills at prestigious firms, handling corporate contracts and transactions for international banks, complex arbitration files, and intellectual property litigation matters for giant TV & Media companies. She worked at the Turkiye Branch of Shell Global Company, where it sharpened her ability to draft airtight agreements, negotiate deals, and provide strategic legal consultancy. As a natural communicator, she bridged gaps between clients, legal teams, and stakeholders, ensuring clarity and efficiency in every case, in the legal department of an international company.
Transitioning to the U.S., Nazli immersed herself in California’s legal landscape, where she streamlined immigration cases, managed discovery in litigation, and drafted critical legal documents, earning recognition for her client-focused approach. Her multigual proficiency has been instrumental in representing international clients, ensuring their needs are met with cultural and legal nuance.
Beyond traditional practice, Nazli is a forward-thinking legal scholar, holding advanced degrees in International Arbitration & Artificial Intelligence from the University of Law in London and Media, Entertainment, & Technology Law from UCLA. Also as a pianist, Nazli brings creativity and discipline to her legal work, qualities that resonate in her advocacy.
Nazli Usaklioglu, Esq. stands out as a trusted legal advocate for high-profile clients, including internationally renowned talents, business entrepreneurs, investors, inventors, and creative minds, from award-winning musicians & authors and celebrity athletes to groundbreaking medical doctors and globally recognized influencers. Her practice spans the full spectrum of their legal needs, whether securing Talent Visas for extraordinary talents, EB-1A/Einstein Green Cards for elite professionals, or EB-2 NIW petitions for innovators reshaping industries. She guides entrepreneurs through investor visa (E-2, EB-5) processes, crafts ironclad agency agreements for celebrities, and negotiates copyright licensing deals for artists entering the global market. She also specializes in EB-3 employment-based green cards, providing strategic immigration solutions for skilled professionals, international graduates, and essential workers seeking permanent residency in the U.S. Beyond Business & Entertainment Immigration, Nazli provides strategic counsel in family-based green card applications, VAWA, U Visas, T Visas, prenuptial/postnuptial agreements, and high-stakes divorce proceedings, handling contested or uncontested splits, spousal support, and child custody with discretion and empathy. For international stars seeking to navigate Hollywood’s legal landscape, she serves as both advisor and advocate, ensuring seamless transitions into the U.S. entertainment industry. With a career built at the intersection of law, creativity, and global mobility, Nazli doesn’t just represent clients, she champions their legacies, empowering them to thrive across borders and industries.
Below are the key organizations where Nazli Usaklioglu, Esq. holds membership and plays a significant role:
- California State Bar
- Istanbul Bar Association
- UCLA Alumni Association
- Union of Turkish Bar Associations
- Beverly Hills Bar Association
- Turkic Bar Association
- St. Georg Austrian High School Alumni Association
- UCLA Women Lead
Nazli Usaklioglu: Legal Practice Overview
Nazli Usaklioglu is a partner attorney at U2U Law P.C. who leads the firm’s Immigration Law and Family Law departments. Dual-licensed in California and Türkiye, Nazli Usaklioglu brings an international perspective to matters that can affect a client’s family, immigration status, career, creative work, or long-term plans.
Immigration and Family Law Work
Nazli Usaklioglu advises clients in U.S. immigration matters and helps them understand the evidence, filings, timelines, and decisions involved in a case. Her work includes guidance for individuals, families, professionals, physicians, entrepreneurs, and people in creative fields. Nazli Usaklioglu approaches each inquiry individually because eligibility, procedural history, deadlines, and available documentation can differ significantly.
In family law, Nazli Usaklioglu works with clients during consequential personal transitions. Family matters often combine legal rules with practical concerns involving children, property, finances, relocation, or immigration. Nazli Usaklioglu emphasizes organized preparation and clear communication so clients can evaluate options and make informed decisions.
Creative Rights and Entertainment Matters
Nazli Usaklioglu also handles copyright, trademark, entertainment, and media contract matters, with attention to contract negotiation and the protection of creative rights. Her background as a trained pianist and composer informs her understanding of the practical concerns that artists and other creators may face. Nazli Usaklioglu’s academic writing has also examined subconscious copying in music and the legal questions that arise when works share similarities.
Education and International Perspective
Nazli Usaklioglu earned an LL.M. from UCLA School of Law with a specialization in Media, Entertainment, Sports and Technology Law. She also earned an LL.M. from The University of Law in the United Kingdom with a specialization in International Arbitration Law. Her graduate research addressed artificial intelligence and the possibility of robot arbitrators, including questions of fairness, oversight, and ethics.
Nazli Usaklioglu is fluent in English, Turkish, and German and is learning Spanish. This multilingual, cross-border background can help her identify communication issues and practical considerations in matters involving people, documents, or institutions in more than one country.
Working With Nazli Usaklioglu
Prospective clients can review U2U Law’s practice areas and contact the firm to request an initial review. Nazli Usaklioglu evaluates matters based on subject matter, jurisdiction, timing, conflicts, and availability. Representation begins only after the firm completes its review and the client signs a written engagement agreement.
Attorney licensing information may be checked through the State Bar of California attorney search. Past outcomes do not guarantee results in another matter, and information on this page is general rather than legal advice.
Family Law and Immigration Representation
Nazli Usaklioglu, Esq. represents individuals and families in California family-law and U.S. immigration matters. Her work includes divorce, child custody, support, parenting agreements, prenuptial agreements, family petitions, marriage-based green cards, and related immigration filings.
Clients receive practical guidance focused on the legal process, required evidence, procedural deadlines, and informed decision-making. Learn more about U2U Law practice areas or contact the firm to discuss representation.
