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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Media mentions
Partner Bo Cooper explains the impact of wage‑weighted selection on H‑1B registration and compliance.
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Partner K. Edward Raleigh highlights how recent H-1B changes are shaping employer compliance strategies.
Media mentions
Practice Leader Colm Collins explains that processing delays, shifting demand in information and communication technology (ICT) and renewal cycles contributed to last year’s drop in work permit approvals.
Media mentions
Partner Rick Lamanna examines current pressures on Canada’s immigration system, including processing delays, reduced admissions and policy uncertainty and the implications for applicants and employers.
Blog post
Manager Mihaela Dumitru outlines how Swiss authorities assess Employer of Record and body-leasing models, highlighting key compliance risks, licensing requirements and a regulatory update affecting EU and EFTA nationals effective 1 January 2026.
Media mentions
Partner Karolina Schiffter discusses how courts in Poland are reinforcing timely processing and constitutional protections for foreigners.
Fragomen news
Blog post
Immigration Manager Alice Heron examines Ireland’s updated employment permit salary thresholds taking effect in March 2026, including the reintroduction of graduate-specific Minimum Annual Remuneration bands and what these changes mean for employers planning graduate recruitment in 2026 and 2027.
Media mentions
Partner Jill Bloom explains how the new wage-based H-1B selection rule may influence hiring decisions and prompt employers to reassess workforce planning and explore alternative visa options.
Media mentions
Partner K. Edward Raleigh discusses how companies are rethinking their H-1B strategies amid evolving policies.
Media mentions
Partner Bo Cooper explains the impact of wage‑weighted selection on H‑1B registration and compliance.
Media mentions
Partner K. Edward Raleigh highlights how recent H-1B changes are shaping employer compliance strategies.
Media mentions
Practice Leader Colm Collins explains that processing delays, shifting demand in information and communication technology (ICT) and renewal cycles contributed to last year’s drop in work permit approvals.
Media mentions
Partner Rick Lamanna examines current pressures on Canada’s immigration system, including processing delays, reduced admissions and policy uncertainty and the implications for applicants and employers.
Blog post
Manager Mihaela Dumitru outlines how Swiss authorities assess Employer of Record and body-leasing models, highlighting key compliance risks, licensing requirements and a regulatory update affecting EU and EFTA nationals effective 1 January 2026.
Media mentions
Partner Karolina Schiffter discusses how courts in Poland are reinforcing timely processing and constitutional protections for foreigners.
Fragomen news
Blog post
Immigration Manager Alice Heron examines Ireland’s updated employment permit salary thresholds taking effect in March 2026, including the reintroduction of graduate-specific Minimum Annual Remuneration bands and what these changes mean for employers planning graduate recruitment in 2026 and 2027.
Media mentions
Partner Jill Bloom explains how the new wage-based H-1B selection rule may influence hiring decisions and prompt employers to reassess workforce planning and explore alternative visa options.
Media mentions
Partner K. Edward Raleigh discusses how companies are rethinking their H-1B strategies amid evolving policies.