Biography
Cecil R. Roberson, Esq.Professor, Litigator, and Strategic Business Consultant
The Practitioner-Scholar
A born and raised Detroiter and graduate of Cass Technical High School, Cecil R. Roberson is a seasoned attorney and educator who bridges the gap between the courtroom and the classroom. Currently, he serves as a Full-Time Professor at Michigan State University, his alma mater, where he instructs the next generation of leaders in Business Law and International Business Law. As the owner of Roberson Law, PLLC, Cecil maintains a pulse on the evolving legal landscape while shaping the academic future of the field.
Specialized Advocacy at Atiya Law
In his role as Of Counsel at Atiya Law, Cecil provides high-level strategic counsel across a sophisticated range of legal disciplines, with a particular focus on the intersection of immigration, business, and criminal law: Immigration & Business Visas: He specializes in navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration system, including business visas, permanent residency, and citizenship applications. Criminal Defense for Immigrants: Cecil leverages his extensive background as a prosecutor to assist immigrants facing criminal matters, ensuring their defense strategy accounts for potential impacts on their immigration status. Entrepreneurial Support: He advises immigrant business owners on business formation, contract disputes, and compliance, helping them protect their investments and navigate the American regulatory landscape. Humanitarian Relief & Appeals: Cecil is an advocate for those seeking Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and asylum, while also handling appellate matters to challenge denied applications.
A Comprehensive Legal Career
Cecil’s legal portfolio is defined by a rare blend of trial-tested advocacy and corporate strategy: Civil & Employment Litigation: A former Employment Litigation Attorney at Jackson Lewis, Cecil has extensive experience defending against claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Corporate Counsel & Compliance: As a former In-House Counsel and Compliance Officer for Theoria Medical, he led legal and HR departments in establishing regulatory frameworks to drive company growth. Public Service & Prosecution: Cecil brings significant trial experience from his time as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Wayne, Kent, and Oakland Counties, where he litigated numerous jury trials to verdict.
Strategic Business Foundation
Before his legal career, Cecil spent over a decade in sales and marketing, driving growth for Fortune 500 companies such as AT&T, Coca-Cola, and General Motors. This executive-level insight is bolstered by an MBA from Eastern Michigan University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and Advertising from Michigan State University.
Leadership and Recognition
Cecil’s commitment to advocacy was cemented at Wayne State University Law School , where he served as President of the Black Law Students Association. His character and academic achievements were recognized with the St. Ives of Treguier Award, for which he was nominated by Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Cecil is admitted to practice in the State Bar of Michigan, the U.S. District Court (EDM), and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).
