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Fragomen Recognized by Chambers USA in Broad Array of Categories

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Fragomen was awarded the highest possible rank for the eighth year in a row in Chambers USA.

The publication commended the firm for a “commanding and geographically extensive presence in the market” and handling “an array of business immigration services” for “some of the largest multinational corporations across the globe.”

“We are proud of this recognition, which reaffirms Fragomen’s status as one of the leading firms in immigration law nationwide,” said Fragomen Chairman Austin T. Fragomen, Jr.

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 nine states—eight of which were awarded Band 1. This also included Band 1 rankings in the inaugural Illinois and Massachusetts editions.  

Chambers USA recognized an impressive 33 Fragomen lawyers this year, including the following:

  • Emily Allen (California)
  • Sapna Annicelli (Massachusetts)
  • Molly Carey (Massachusetts)
  • Kelly Cobb (Texas)
  • Bo Cooper (District of Columbia and Nationwide)
  • David Duong (Texas)
  • Chad Ellsworth (New York)
  • Jennifer Estrella (Florida)
  • Scott Fitzgerald (Massachusetts)
  • Austin T. Fragomen Jr. (New York)
  • Ryan Freel (Texas)
  • Chelsea Germak (New Jersey) 
  • Enrique Gonzalez (Florida)
  • Andrew Greenfield (District of Columbia)
  • Oishika Gupta (Illinois)
  • Carl Hampe (District of Columbia)
  • Janora Hawkins (Georgia)
  • Lance Kaplan (New Jersey)
  • Parisa Karaahmet (New York)
  • Ethan Kaufman (New York)
  • Cynthia Lange (California)
  • Dan Maranci (Massachusetts)
  • Blake Miller (California)
  • Kevin Miner (Georgia)
  • Timothy Nelson (New Jersey)
  • Daniel Pierce (District of Columbia)
  • Gwen Robosson (New Jersey)
  • Rahul Shah (New Jersey)
  • Kyle Sherman (Georgia)
  • Kristi Taylor (Texas)
  • Paige Taylor (Texas) 
  • Mitchell Wexler (California)
  • Karen Winarsky (Georgia)

 


 

About Fragomen

Fragomen is a leading firm dedicated exclusively to immigration services worldwide. The firm has more than 4,500 immigration professionals and support staff in more than 50 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. 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 firm for its percentage of minority and female attorneys.

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

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

 

About Chambers and Partners

Chambers and Partners is an independent research company operating across 200 jurisdictions delivering detailed rankings and insight into the world's leading lawyers.

Chambers empowers organizations to make informed decisions when selecting legal services, saving time and resources, and reducing risk.

Chambers' 200 Research Analysts provide unique insight into complex areas of law in different jurisdictions. Chambers conducts tens of thousands of interviews a year with in-house counsel and third-party experts, such as barristers and accountants, delivering detailed insight into providers of legal services.

 
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