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Fragomen Welcomes Partner Karolina Schiffter to Poland Practice, Adds to Poland Presence with New Offices in Wrocław and Gdańsk

September 8, 2025

Fragomen Welcomes Partner Karolina Schiffter to Poland Practice, Adds to Poland Presence with New offices in Wrocław and Gdańsk

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Karolina Schiffter

Partner

Fragomen in Warsaw, Poland, Poland

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T:+48 (0) 22 462 75 00

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WARSAW, POLAND – 8 September 2025 – Fragomen, the world’s leading provider of immigration services, announces the addition of Partner Karolina Schiffter to its Poland practice and the opening of new offices in Wrocław and Gdańsk. This expansion complements the firm’s previously announced offices in Warsaw and Kraków, reflecting Fragomen’s continued investment in key European markets.

With nearly two decades of experience in immigration law and cross-border mobility, Schiffter has advised multinational clients on complex immigration matters and is a recognized leader in her field, a frequent speaker at international conferences, a published author and an active member of a number of prominent organizations. Her achievements include being named among ForbesWomen’s 25 Most Outstanding Female Lawyers in Business 2023 and recognition from the Women in Law Foundation.

“Joining Fragomen gives me the opportunity to contribute to the firm’s growth across Poland and help clients navigate an increasingly complex immigration landscape. I look forward to working closely with the team to deliver practical solutions that support both multinational businesses and their employees, ensuring mobility and compliance remain seamless across the region,” said Schiffter.

“Fragomen continues to align its global capabilities with the evolving needs of clients across Europe,” said Lance Kaplan, Co-Chair. “Expanding our presence in Poland strengthens our ability to provide consistent and practical immigration support for businesses operating in the region.”

“Karolina brings a unique perspective on managing complex immigration matters in Europe, and her experience will be invaluable in helping our clients address both strategic planning and operational mobility challenges,” said George Koureas, Managing Partner, Europe.

With the addition of the Wrocław and Gdańsk, Fragomen has four offices across Poland and has expanded its European footprint to 17 offices in total, including locations in Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

About Fragomen

Fragomen is the leading global immigration law firm with more than 6,000 professionals in nearly 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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Managing Partner, Europe

Fragomen in London, United Kingdom

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[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9227

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Karolina Schiffter

Partner

Fragomen in Warsaw, Poland, Poland

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[email protected]

T:+48 (0) 22 462 75 00

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  • Fragomen Expands European Footprint with New Offices in Poland: Welcomes New Partner and Practice Leader

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Lance Kaplan

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Fragomen in Miami, FL, United States

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George-Koureas

George Koureas

Managing Partner, Europe

Fragomen in London, United Kingdom

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[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9227

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Karolina Schiffter

Partner

Fragomen in Warsaw, Poland, Poland

Email

[email protected]

T:+48 (0) 22 462 75 00

Related insights

  • Fragomen Expands European Footprint with New Offices in Poland: Welcomes New Partner and Practice Leader

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  • Fragomen in Warsaw, Poland
  • Fragomen in Kraków, Poland
  • Fragomen in Wrocław, Poland
  • Fragomen in Gdańsk, Poland

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Lance Kaplan

Co-Chair

Fragomen in Miami, FL, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 732 862 5250

George-Koureas

George Koureas

Managing Partner, Europe

Fragomen in London, United Kingdom

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9227

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Karolina Schiffter

Partner

Fragomen in Warsaw, Poland, Poland

Email

[email protected]

T:+48 (0) 22 462 75 00

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  • Fragomen Expands European Footprint with New Offices in Poland: Welcomes New Partner and Practice Leader

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