2025 American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting
August 7, 2025 — August 10, 2025 | 9:30 AM — 5:00 PM EDT

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Location
Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front Street West
Toronto M5J 1E4
The ABA Annual Meeting brings together legal professionals from across the industry in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The event offers opportunities to connect with a diverse legal community, attend CLE Showcase programs covering a range of legal topics, and explore the city of Toronto.
Over 3,000 attendees will take part in networking events, receptions, and breakout sessions, providing a chance to build both professional and personal connections in one setting.
Featured Session
Crossing the Line: Due Process, Executive Power, and the Future of Immigration in the U.S. and Canada
Saturday, August 9, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM ET
This session will examine current issues in immigration law and policy in both the United States and Canada, with a focus on due process and the evolving scope of executive authority.
Panelists from Fragomen:
- Michelle Jacobson, Partner
- Jack Kim, Partner
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Awards
Fragomen is ranked in Band 1 in Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Legal Guide 2025.

Media mentions
Partner Rick Lamanna discusses the potential option of decentralizing work permit issuance in Canada, emphasizing the need for clear coordination between the provincial and federal governments.

Video
Fragomen FC hosts are joined by Manager Alexander Hood to examine how immigration rules are reshaping global football, from EPL transfers to the rise of international transfers into the Women’s Super League.

Media mentions
Partner Aaron Blumberg noted that enhanced screening measures, including social media vetting, may be contributing to delays in US student visa processing.

Media mentions
Associate Ilaria Iovieno outlines how recent UK immigration reforms will impact construction employers and their ability to sponsor overseas talent.

Media mentions

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Senior Associate Tayyaba Karim and Associates Aisha Shahid and Yinny Tan outline how UK immigration changes affect tech talent access and business alignment.

Media mentions
Partner Parisa Karaahmet is quoted on a new country-specific, $250 "visa integrity fee" introduced by the current US administration as part of a domestic policy bill.

Media mentions
Paralegal Sean Pearce discusses the UK government's immigration White Paper in the context of its Industrial Strategy, noting the importance of overseas talent in meeting infrastructure and housing goals.

Video
In this Mobility Minute, Partner Christian Dallman shares an update on US tariffs as the August 1 deadline for trade negotiations approaches.

Media mentions
Partner Haider Hussain discussed how Saudi Arabia’s new skill-based work permit system is reshaping employer compliance and recruitment strategies.