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Fragomen was awarded the highest possible rank for the 10th year in a row in Chambers USA.
The firm’s nationwide practice has been ranked in Band 1 by Chambers since 2014. In addition to this honor, Chambers ranked the firm in 10 states—eight of which were awarded Band 1.
The publication noted that the firm's knowledge level and global presence "allows its lawyers to provide support with the most unusual, complex cases," commending its extensive presence in the market of business immigration services. The firm was also praised for being “well placed to advise on compliance strategy and enforcement defense, as well as policy development and global immigration program management.”
Chambers USA recognized an impressive 42 Fragomen lawyers this year, including:
- Emily Allen (California)
- Carmita Alonso (New York)
- Sapna Annicelli (Massachusetts)
- Isha Atassi (New York)
- Aaron Blumberg (Massachusetts)
- Molly Carey (Massachusetts)
- Bo Cooper (District of Columbia and Nationwide)
- Christian Dallman (Michigan)
- Pamela Debias (Michigan)
- David Duong (Texas)
- Chad Ellsworth (California)
- Haseena Enu (Texas)
- Jennifer Estrella (Florida)
- Scott FitzGerald (Massachusetts)
- Austin T. Fragomen Jr. (New York and Nationwide)
- Ryan Freel (Texas)
- Chelsea Germak (New Jersey)
- Ana Gonzalez (Florida)
- Enrique Gonzalez (Florida)
- Andrew Greenfield (District of Columbia)
- David Grunblatt (New York)
- Oishika Gupta (Illinois)
- Carl Hampe (District of Columbia)
- Michael Harris (Michigan)
- Janora Hawkins (Georgia)
- Michelle Jacobson (Illinois)
- Lance Kaplan (New Jersey)
- Parisa Karaahmet (New York)
- Catherine Macris (Massachusetts)
- Blake Miller (California)
- Kevin Miner (Georgia)
- Timothy Nelson (New Jersey)
- Sarah Peterson (Minnesota)
- Daniel Pierce (District of Columbia)
- C William Ralston (New Jersey)
- Gwen Robosson (New Jersey)
- Rahul Shah (New Jersey)
- Kyle Sherman (Georgia)
- Kristi Taylor (Texas)
- Paige Taylor (Texas)
- Mitchell Wexler (California)
- Karen Winarsky (Georgia)
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Media mentions
Partner K. Edward Raleigh explains that the Department of Labor’s Project Firewall expands H-1B oversight beyond individual complaints and increases the scope of employer compliance reviews.
Media mentions
UK Government Affairs Strategy Director Shuyeb Muquit examines how proposed settlement reforms could reshape the path to UK residency by extending qualifying periods and linking eligibility to individual contribution.
Podcast
Partner Cosmina Morariu and Business Immigration Manager Ayana Ibrahimi discuss critical immigration strategies underpinning healthcare-sector staffing in Canada, unpacking how recent policy, mobility and compliance developments are affecting employers and global talent pipelines.
Awards
Fragomen named Private Client Team of the Year at The British Legal Awards 2025, recognising the strength of our UK Private Client practice.
Media mentions
Partner Daniel Brown highlights rising deceptive practices in immigration and emphasizes stronger verification and compliance measures for employers.
Media mentions
Senior Manager Louise Senior highlights how proposed UK reforms could expand right to work checks across hospitality and reshape compliance for businesses.
Video
Rick Lamanna, Jake Paul Minster and Lunga Mani discuss Africa’s path to the 2026 World Cup.
Media mentions
Partner Louise Haycock notes that the UK’s new fast-track residency route for high earners could affect how businesses plan for immigration costs.
Blog post
Senior Manager Zaur Gasimov outlines Georgia’s stricter residence-permit requirements and enhanced monitoring measures introduced under the country’s 2025 immigration reforms.
Media mentions
Senior Manager Jonathan Hill explains why more UK universities are on UKVI student visa action plans and how extended timeframes help them address compliance issues.
Media mentions
Partner Karolina Schiffter explains why Poland has paused online residence permit bookings and returned to paper-based submissions.
Blog post
Senior Manager Ana Bessa Santos outlines Switzerland’s 2026 immigration quotas and what employers should expect across non-EU/EFTA, EU/EFTA and UK permit categories.
Media mentions
Partner K. Edward Raleigh explains that the Department of Labor’s Project Firewall expands H-1B oversight beyond individual complaints and increases the scope of employer compliance reviews.
Media mentions
UK Government Affairs Strategy Director Shuyeb Muquit examines how proposed settlement reforms could reshape the path to UK residency by extending qualifying periods and linking eligibility to individual contribution.
Podcast
Partner Cosmina Morariu and Business Immigration Manager Ayana Ibrahimi discuss critical immigration strategies underpinning healthcare-sector staffing in Canada, unpacking how recent policy, mobility and compliance developments are affecting employers and global talent pipelines.
Awards
Fragomen named Private Client Team of the Year at The British Legal Awards 2025, recognising the strength of our UK Private Client practice.
Media mentions
Partner Daniel Brown highlights rising deceptive practices in immigration and emphasizes stronger verification and compliance measures for employers.
Media mentions
Senior Manager Louise Senior highlights how proposed UK reforms could expand right to work checks across hospitality and reshape compliance for businesses.
Video
Rick Lamanna, Jake Paul Minster and Lunga Mani discuss Africa’s path to the 2026 World Cup.
Media mentions
Partner Louise Haycock notes that the UK’s new fast-track residency route for high earners could affect how businesses plan for immigration costs.
Blog post
Senior Manager Zaur Gasimov outlines Georgia’s stricter residence-permit requirements and enhanced monitoring measures introduced under the country’s 2025 immigration reforms.
Media mentions
Senior Manager Jonathan Hill explains why more UK universities are on UKVI student visa action plans and how extended timeframes help them address compliance issues.
Media mentions
Partner Karolina Schiffter explains why Poland has paused online residence permit bookings and returned to paper-based submissions.
Blog post
Senior Manager Ana Bessa Santos outlines Switzerland’s 2026 immigration quotas and what employers should expect across non-EU/EFTA, EU/EFTA and UK permit categories.



