Forty Fragomen U.S. attorneys have been recognized in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of immigration law. Fragomen was also named the "top listed" firm (the firm with the most lawyers listed in the immigration law practice area) in the U.S.
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Best Lawyers’ methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
Below are the Fragomen attorneys selected by their peers for inclusion:
Austin T. Fragomen, Jr. (Chairman, Executive Committee, New York, NY)
Jonathan C. Adams (Partner, New York, NY)
Carmita Alonso (Partner, New York, NY)
Michael Boshnaick (Partner, Los Angeles, CA)
Daryl Buffenstein (Senior Counsel, Atlanta, GA)
Robert Casazza (Partner, New York, NY)
Kelly D. Cobb (Partner, Houston, TX)
Amy C. Cococcia (Partner, New York, NY)
Bo Cooper (Partner, Washington, DC)
Amy Fallon (Partner, New York, NY)
Scott J. FitzGerald (Partner, Boston, MA)
Enrique Gonzalez III (Partner, Miami, FL)
Sophia M. Goring-Piard (Of Counsel, New York, NY)
Andrew B. Greenfield (Partner, Washington, DC)
Carl W. Hampe (Partner, Washington, DC)
Paull Hejinian (Partner, San Francisco, CA)
Janet L. Henner (Partner, New York, NY)
Lance Kaplan (Partner, Matawan, NJ)
Parisa K. Karaahmet (Partner, New York, NY)
Ethan E. Kaufman (Partner, New York, NY)
Lisa Koenig (Partner, New York, NY)
Cynthia Lange (Partner, Silicon Valley, CA)
Catherine A. Macris (Partner, Boston, MA)
Deborah Marlowe (Partner, Atlanta, GA)
Kevin Miner (Partner, Atlanta, GA)
Francesca Moschetta (Partner, New York, NY)
James Pack (Partner, Irvine, CA)
Patrick J. Quane (Senior Counsel, New York, NY)
Noreen Quirk (Partner, New York, NY)
Gwendolyn M. Robosson (Partner, Matawan, NJ)
Jay C. Ruby (Of Counsel, Atlanta, GA)
Kyle Sherman (Partner, Atlanta, GA)
Marlene Z. Stanger (Of Counsel, San Diego, CA)
Kristi Taylor (Partner, Dallas, TX)
Paige L. Taylor (Partner, Dallas, TX)
Michael F. Turansick (Partner, Chicago, IL)
Freddi M. Weintraub (Partner, New York, NY)
Karine Faure Wenger (Partner, San Diego, CA)
Mitchell L. Wexler (Partner, Irvine, CA)
Karen Winarsky (Partner, Atlanta, GA)
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Senior Associate Tugba Ozyakup and Senior Immigration Manager Andreia Ghimis explore how the EU’s Entry/Exit System is reshaping Schengen overstay enforcement, the risks facing travellers and employers and the legal remedies available to challenge or prevent adverse outcomes.
Video
Partner Rick Lamanna, Senior Associate Jake Paul Minster and Senior Manager Sergio Flores discuss Canada’s entry requirements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including visa-required and visa-exempt nationals, visitor entry rules and key planning considerations for fans, teams, media and volunteers.
Media mentions
Partner Kevin Miner discusses the DOL’s proposed H-1B wage rule and its potential to add significant unplanned costs for US employers.
Media mentions
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Senior Associate Isabel Schnitzler highlights key pathways to German citizenship, including descent-based eligibility and standard naturalization requirements and outlines important considerations for individuals exploring their options.
Media mentions
Senior Manager Louise Senior outlines key compliance considerations for UK hospitality sponsors as regulatory expectations continue to evolve.
Media mentions
Senior Counsel Mitch Wexler said proposed H-1B and PERM wage increases could raise hiring costs and apply only to new and pending applications.
Work authorization
UK Government Affairs Strategy Director Shuyeb Muquit explores the latest UK immigration fee increases and their wider implications for migration trends, labour supply and workforce planning.
Video
Partner Karine Wenger outlines US visa considerations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the FIFA Pass priority scheduling system and the importance of early planning.
Media mentions
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Senior Associate Isabel Schnitzler highlights key considerations for managing outbound assignments from Germany, including planning, visa requirements and coordinated global support.
Video
Partner Jack Kim discusses one of many immigration pathways for staying in Canada post-graduation, the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).