Lead attorney for all Small Business Unit matters. Manage large nonimmigrant (B-1, E-1/E-2, F-1, H-1B, J-1, L-1, O-1 and TN) and immigrant (Family Based, EB-1, RIR, Labor Certification and Naturalization) case load. Provide legal counsel to clients in hiring and transferring their employees in the U.S.Oversee all case work for the small business unit including preparation and execution of fee agreement, selection of appropriate visa category, completion of appropriate paperwork and interaction with client. Draft petitions and review those petitions completed by team members. Supervise legal team including attorneys, paralegals and administrative staff. Work closely with Partner in planning and executing marketing and client development activities. Show less

Counsel in Business Immigration Group at this 300+ lawyer full service law firm. Assist U.S. and multinational organizations with regards to all aspects of employment based immigration and global mobility issues. Provides guidance and assistance to clients obtaining work authorization (temporary and permanent) for employee in the U.S. and abroad. Develop and execute global immigration policy, process and strategy for business entities of any size. Provide training and functional know-how to Recruiters and Hiring Managers to better equip them to recognize and proceed with candidates who have immigration needs. Guide corporations in managing the immigration consequences for acquired companies. Assist clients in developing and implementing immigration compliance programs. Show less

Co-Chair of Business Immigration Group at this 300+ lawyer full service law firm. Manage team of Associates, Paralegals and Project Assistants in assisting U.S. and multinational organizations with regards to all aspects of employment based immigration and global mobility issues. Provides guidance and assistance to clients obtaining work authorization (temporary and permanent) for employee in the U.S. and abroad. Develop and execute global immigration policy, process and strategy for business entities of any size. Provide training and functional know-how to Recruiters and Hiring Managers to better equip them to recognize and proceed with candidates who have immigration needs. Guide corporations in managing the immigration consequences for acquired companies. Assist clients in developing and implementing immigration compliance programs. Show less