When I was a child, I grew up not knowing anyone with a similar cultural background. My family strived to keep our traditions alive even in the face of constant work and endless to-dos. Over time, I began to appreciate my culture and I learned to see the value in our differences. I believe that this taught me how to adapt to different situations and value the diversity in our cultures. I am Marlene Markowitz and I own Marlene Markowitz Law Offices. We are an immigration law firm, and our purpose is to guide immigrants on their pathway to citizenship and to keep their cultural traditions alive, together.