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Cosmina Morariu Named Managing Partner of Fragomen’s Canadian Practice

January 6, 2026

Cosmina Morariu Named Managing Partner of Fragomen’s Canadian Practice

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TORONTO – 6 January 2026 – Fragomen, the world’s leading provider of immigration services, announces Cosmina Morariu as Managing Partner of its Canadian practice. Morariu succeeds David Crawford, who will transition to Senior Counsel after more than two decades with the firm.

Morariu joined Fragomen in 2009 as a Paralegal and became a Partner in 2022. Over her time with the firm, she has built a reputation for navigating complex Canadian immigration matters with clarity, empathy, and strategic insight.

“Looking back on nearly two decades at Fragomen, I’m proud of the work we’ve done to support clients and communities,” Morariu said. “As Managing Partner of the Canadian practice, I want to build on that legacy while finding new ways to expand our services and make immigration simpler, more strategic and more human for those we serve.”

“Cosmina’s appointment reflects both the strength of our practice in Canada and her long-standing impact on the firm,” said Enrique Gonzalez, Fragomen Co-Chair. “She understands the realities our clients face and brings a practical, forward-looking approach to complex challenges. She is well-positioned to guide our work in Canada as the immigration landscape continues to evolve.”

Beyond her leadership and strategic guidance, Morariu has maintained a strong commitment to delivering exceptional client service while also supporting pro bono initiatives for children, women and displaced individuals. In 2025, she received the Ecosystem Builder Award from Canada’s Semiconductor Council and the “Par Excellence” Award from the France Canada Chamber of Commerce, reflecting both her dedication to clients and her contributions to Canada’s innovation ecosystem.

About Fragomen

Fragomen is the leading global immigration law firm with more than 6,000 professionals across more than 70 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific, delivering services in over 170 countries. Ranked on both the Am Law 100 and Am Law Global 100, the firm is widely recognized for its leadership in immigration law and commitment to fostering a culture where diverse attorneys thrive and all individuals have equal opportunities to succeed.

Fragomen helps corporations and individuals navigate the complexities of global mobility and provides end-to-end support across the immigration lifecycle, from strategic planning and policy design to compliance, government investigations, litigation and more. The firm combines legal acumen and advanced digital capabilities to simplify global mobility and deliver smarter, faster and more adaptive solutions via a suite of technology brands—including Nomadic, its business travel platform that enables real-time compliance, WorkRight, its multi-jurisdictional employment verification software and Simple Citizen, a digital solution designed to streamline the pathway to US citizenship.

With a global presence, multidisciplinary approach and investment in technology, Fragomen is uniquely positioned to address today’s immigration challenges and shape the future of workforce mobility.

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T:+1 305 774 5800

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Cosmina Morariu

Partner

Toronto, Canada

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[email protected]

T:+1 416 504 3844

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Enrique Gonzalez

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Miami, FL, United States

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[email protected]

T:+1 305 774 5800

cosmina morariu

Cosmina Morariu

Partner

Toronto, Canada

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[email protected]

T:+1 416 504 3844

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Enrique Gonzalez

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Miami, FL, United States

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[email protected]

T:+1 305 774 5800

cosmina morariu

Cosmina Morariu

Partner

Toronto, Canada

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