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Fragomen Names New Office Leaders in Silicon Valley and Miami

February 27, 2023

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Kristi-Nevarez

Kristi Nevarez

Partner

Silicon Valley, CA, United States

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T:+1 408 919 0600

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Jennifer Holt Estrella

Partner

Miami, FL, United States

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[email protected]

T:+1 786 539 1750

Enrique Gonzalez

Co-Chair

Miami, FL, United States

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[email protected]

T:+1 305 774 5800

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Partner

Miami, FL, United States

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Co-Chair

Miami, FL, United States

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Silicon Valley, CA, United States

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Partner

Miami, FL, United States

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[email protected]

T:+1 786 539 1750

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Miami, FL, United States

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February 27, 2023 – Fragomen, the world’s leading provider of immigration services, has appointed Kristi Nevarez as the Managing Partner of the firm’s Silicon Valley office and Partner Jennifer Holt Estrella as the head of the Miami office.

“Kristi and Jennifer are two outstanding leaders who embody Fragomen’s values and are dedicated to our mission of providing exceptional client service and helping shape the future of immigration. We look forward to their continued contributions to the success of our firm and further growth in their respective regions,” said Enrique Gonzalez, Fragomen’s Co-Chair.

Nevarez has been with Fragomen for nearly 25 years, serving as immigration counsel to start up, mid-size and large corporate clients across a wide range of industries, including technology, semi-conductor, food and beverage, entertainment, consumer products and legal service providers. Active in her community, Nevarez’s work includes serving on the Latina Advisory Council of How Women Lead, a national organization of top executive women focused on activating their individual and collective power to achieve equity for women by driving representation and opportunities across all aspects of life and career.

“As a Silicon Valley native, it’s an absolute honor to lead our all-female Partner team and continue to deliver value and top-notch service for our clients,” said Nevarez.

Estrella, who has been with Fragomen for more than 15 years, takes over the leadership of the Miami office following Gonzalez’s transition to firm Co-Chair earlier this year. With a pulse on key industries in Florida such as cruise lines, top-tier hotels and restaurants and multinational companies in marine refurbishment, Estrella assists clients on all aspects of corporate U.S. immigration, including nonimmigrant visas, permanent residence, citizenship, compliance and consular processing as well as counseling H-2B program. Dedicated to championing young lawyers and diversity and inclusion initiatives in the Miami office, Estrella has received multiple honors for her work.

“I’m humbled by the opportunity to lead our Miami office as we support the firm’s overall strategic initiatives in a key market in the U.S. and as the premier immigration provider in the state,” added Estrella.

About Fragomen

Fragomen is a leading firm dedicated to immigration services worldwide. The firm has 6,000 immigration professionals and support staff in more than 60 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. A member of the Am Law 100 and Am Law Global 100, Fragomen offers immigration support in more than 170 countries. Fragomen’s professionals are respected leaders in the immigration field, and the firm is regularly recognized as a leading employer of minority and female attorneys.

The firm supports all aspects of global immigration for corporate, academic, nonprofit, and individual clients, including strategic planning, quality management, reporting, case management and processing, compliance program counseling, representation in government investigations, government relations, complex matter solutions, and litigation.

Fragomen is a long-time leader in the immigration technology space and continues to lead the way in the digitization of the immigration journey. It has created Fragomen Technologies Inc., a Fragomen subsidiary focused on the nexus of law and technology to further enhance its technology offering.

These capabilities allow Fragomen to work in partnership with individuals and corporate clients across all industries to plan talent strategy, facilitate the transfer of employees worldwide, and navigate complex challenges. For detailed information about Fragomen, click here.

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  • United StatesUnited States

Related contacts

Kristi-Nevarez

Kristi Nevarez

Partner

Silicon Valley, CA, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 408 919 0600

Photo of Jennifer Estrella

Jennifer Holt Estrella

Partner

Miami, FL, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 786 539 1750

Enrique Gonzalez

Co-Chair

Miami, FL, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 305 774 5800

Related offices

  • Silicon Valley, CA
  • Miami, FL

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Related contacts

Kristi-Nevarez

Kristi Nevarez

Partner

Silicon Valley, CA, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 408 919 0600

Photo of Jennifer Estrella

Jennifer Holt Estrella

Partner

Miami, FL, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 786 539 1750

Enrique Gonzalez

Co-Chair

Miami, FL, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 305 774 5800

Related offices

  • Silicon Valley, CA
  • Miami, FL

Share

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  • LinkedIn

Related contacts

Kristi-Nevarez

Kristi Nevarez

Partner

Silicon Valley, CA, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 408 919 0600

Photo of Jennifer Estrella

Jennifer Holt Estrella

Partner

Miami, FL, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 786 539 1750

Enrique Gonzalez

Co-Chair

Miami, FL, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 305 774 5800

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