Important Updates
Important Updates
September 29, 2025 | United StatesUnited States: White House Seeks Supreme Court Review of Birthright Citizenship EO Constitutionality
September 29, 2025 | United States, United KingdomGlobal Mobility Lawyer: Lawyers Try to Make Sense of Trump’s Confusing H-1B Fee Hike
September 29, 2025 | IndiaIndia: Electronic Arrival Card to Replace Paper Disembarkation Card
September 29, 2025 | IrelandIreland: Prompt Residence Permit Renewal Necessary to Ensure Christmas Travel
September 29, 2025 | United StatesUnited States: Preparing for a Potential Federal Government Shutdown on October 1
September 29, 2025 | United StatesUnited States: White House Seeks Supreme Court Review of Birthright Citizenship EO Constitutionality
September 29, 2025 | United States, United KingdomGlobal Mobility Lawyer: Lawyers Try to Make Sense of Trump’s Confusing H-1B Fee Hike
September 29, 2025 | IndiaIndia: Electronic Arrival Card to Replace Paper Disembarkation Card
September 29, 2025 | IrelandIreland: Prompt Residence Permit Renewal Necessary to Ensure Christmas Travel
September 29, 2025 | United StatesUnited States: Preparing for a Potential Federal Government Shutdown on October 1
September 29, 2025 | United StatesUnited States: White House Seeks Supreme Court Review of Birthright Citizenship EO Constitutionality
Subscribe
Fragomen.com home
Select Language
  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German

Select Language

  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German
ContactCareersMediaClient Portal
Search Fragomen.com
  • Our Services
    For EmployersFor IndividualsBy IndustryCase Studies
  • Our Tech & Innovation
  • Our People
  • Our Insights
    Worldwide Immigration Trends ReportsMagellan SeriesImmigration AlertsEventsMedia MentionsFragomen NewsBlogsPodcasts & Videos
  • Spotlights
    Navigating Immigration Under the Second Trump AdministrationTravel & Mobility Considerations: Situation in the Middle EastImmigration Matters: Your U.S. Compliance RoadmapHumanitarian and Evolving Legal Pathways (HELP)Vietnamese ImmigrationView More
  • About Us
    About FragomenOfficesResponsible Business PracticesFirm GovernanceRecognition

Our Services

  • For Employers
  • For Individuals
  • By Industry
  • Case Studies

Our Tech & Innovation

  • Our Approach

Our People

  • Overview / Directory

Our Insights

  • Worldwide Immigration Trends Reports
  • Magellan Series
  • Immigration Alerts
  • Events
  • Media Mentions
  • Fragomen News
  • Blogs
  • Podcasts & Videos

Spotlights

  • Navigating Immigration Under the Second Trump Administration
  • Travel & Mobility Considerations: Situation in the Middle East
  • Immigration Matters: Your U.S. Compliance Roadmap
  • Humanitarian and Evolving Legal Pathways (HELP)
  • Vietnamese Immigration
  • View More

About Us

  • About Fragomen
  • Offices
  • Responsible Business Practices
  • Firm Governance
  • Recognition
Select Language
  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German

Select Language

  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German
ContactCareersMediaClient Portal
  • Insights

Top Immigration Partners from Two Texas Law Firms Join Fragomen in Dallas and New Houston Office

January 1, 2014

insight-news-default

Country / Territory

  • United StatesUnited States

Related contacts

Kristi Taylor

Partner

Dallas, TX, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 469 791 0370

Photo of Paige Taylor

Paige Taylor

Partner

Dallas, TX, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 469 791 0360

Related offices

  • Dallas, TX
  • Houston, TX

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Related contacts

Kristi Taylor

Partner

Dallas, TX, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 469 791 0370

Photo of Paige Taylor

Paige Taylor

Partner

Dallas, TX, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 469 791 0360

Related offices

  • Dallas, TX
  • Houston, TX

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Related contacts

Kristi Taylor

Partner

Dallas, TX, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 469 791 0370

Photo of Paige Taylor

Paige Taylor

Partner

Dallas, TX, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 469 791 0360

Related offices

  • Dallas, TX
  • Houston, TX

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Fragomen is pleased to announce that we are expanding our presence in Texas and significantly enhancing our global energy industry practice with the addition of four highly regarded immigration attorneys. These new partners will be located in Fragomen’s office in Dallas and the firm’s new office in Houston. 

Former Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP (BAL) Partners Steve Ladik, Kristi Taylor and Paige Taylor and their teams have joined Fragomen in both Dallas and Houston, while Kelly D. Cobb, previously a partner with FosterQuan LLP, will be based in Fragomen’s new Houston office. More than 30 new attorneys, paralegals and support staff are following the partners to our expanded Texas presence. 

“We are thrilled to be welcoming some of the nation’s finest immigration lawyers to our team,” said Austin T. Fragomen, Chairman of the firm’s Executive Committee. “Texas is a unique economic powerhouse and a major center of the global energy industry. Adding this new presence and talent will be a significant benefit to our clients in Texas and worldwide.” 

Fragomen’s four new partners are all prominent in the field of immigration law:

Steve Ladik, formerly Managing Partner of BAL’s Dallas office, is a past president of both the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the American Immigration Lawyers Foundation. He has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America for more than 14 years. Ladik was also named “Dallas Best Lawyers Immigration Lawyer of the Year” for 2012. 

Paige L. Taylor focuses on representing clients in the engineering and technology industries, including electronics and telecommunications. She has served on numerous committees for AILA and is the author of the annual Texas Tech Review Fifth Circuit Survey on Immigration Law. She is recognized nationally for her knowledge of PERM and is Chair of the State Bar Committee on Immigration and Nationality Law. 

Kelly D. Cobb advises U.S. and international clients on immigration issues related to corporate restructuring including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and start-ups. She has more than 15 years of experience counseling clients in the energy sector, particularly focusing on assisting international corporations in vessel exemptions, specialist work authorizations and crew member exemptions on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. 

Kristi Taylor advises and defends employer sanctions cases, helps develop strategies to address workforce reductions, and has extensive experience in due diligence and management of the immigration process before and after mergers and acquisitions. She also advises clients on public access files and I-9 program improvement and compliance.

“We are enthusiastic about joining Fragomen, which is consistently recognized by independent observers as the world leader in immigration law,” said Ladik. “Our clients’ business immigration needs are becoming increasingly challenging in today’s rapidly evolving and highly mobile international environment. Effectively serving them requires the kind of in-depth knowledge, resources, sophisticated information technology, and the extensive footprint providing global capabilities that only Fragomen offers.” 

Cobb noted the growing complexity of immigration law, both here and abroad. “It became clear to me that truly serving the wide range of client needs requires extraordinary resources and capabilities, and no other firm in the immigration field can match Fragomen in that respect,” said Cobb. 

Daryl Buffenstein, a partner who joined Fragomen in its Atlanta office in 2012, noted the move’s clear rationale. “I have previously worked with Steve, Paige and Kristi, who are outstanding attorneys with a sophisticated practice. They recognize that businesses are increasingly requiring a more multi-faceted and global platform, and appreciate how Fragomen’s superior resources and collegial environment will enable them to better serve their clients. Our clients have benefitted enormously from my move to Fragomen. I’m confident our new partners’ clients will have a similar experience.”

Country / Territory

  • United StatesUnited States

Related contacts

Kristi Taylor

Partner

Dallas, TX, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 469 791 0370

Photo of Paige Taylor

Paige Taylor

Partner

Dallas, TX, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 469 791 0360

Related offices

  • Dallas, TX
  • Houston, TX

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Related contacts

Kristi Taylor

Partner

Dallas, TX, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 469 791 0370

Photo of Paige Taylor

Paige Taylor

Partner

Dallas, TX, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 469 791 0360

Related offices

  • Dallas, TX
  • Houston, TX

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Related contacts

Kristi Taylor

Partner

Dallas, TX, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 469 791 0370

Photo of Paige Taylor

Paige Taylor

Partner

Dallas, TX, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 469 791 0360

Related offices

  • Dallas, TX
  • Houston, TX

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Explore more at Fragomen

Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Lawyers Try to Make Sense of Trump’s Confusing H-1B Fee Hike

Partner Bo Cooper explains that while new H-1B fees affect future petitions, US opportunities for international talent remain highly valued.

Learn more

Blog post

UAE Golden Visa: Work Permit Requirements for Employers and Professionals

Assistant Manager Charo Medida explains the work permit requirements for employers and professionals under the UAE Golden Visa programme.

Learn more

Media mentions

Business Insider: Trump's $100,000 Visa Fee Threatens Wall Street's Pipeline of Junior Bankers and Tech Talent

Partner Bo Cooper explains how proposed H-1B fee and lottery changes impact hiring of skilled international talent across sectors.

Learn more

Media mentions

Asharq Al Awsat: السعودية تمضي مع «رؤية 2030» بدعم التصنيع والتوطين وتوسع الاقتصاد

Partner Haider Hussain underlines the role of talent mobility in shaping future growth sectors in the Kingdom.

Learn more

Fragomen news

Fragomen Spotlighted in Financial Times for 2025 Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards

Fragomen is recognised by the Financial Times for its innovative work in workforce mobility and cross-sector collaboration.

Learn more

Media mentions

Investopedia: ICE Crackdowns Are Changing Workplaces: 37% of Americans Report Feeling Less Safe at Work

Partner Daniel Brown outlines steps companies can take to support employees and maintain smooth operations during compliance-related situations.

Learn more

Awards

The Best Law Firms™ in Germany 2026 Recognizes Fragomen

Fragomen has been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Law Firms™ in Germany, earning a Regional Tier 1 ranking in Hessen for Labor and Employment Law.

Learn more

Media mentions

Khaleej Times: $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee to Boost Demand for UAE's Golden, Freelance, Remote Work Visas

Partner Shayan Sultan discusses a rise in inquiries about UAE residency and remote work programmes amid global talent mobility trends.

Learn more

Media mentions

Personnel Today: Sponsor Licence Revocation: What HR and Mobility Leaders Need to Know

Partner Rajiv Naik, Senior Manager Thomas Kingsmill and Manager Ko Ito highlight rising UK sponsor licence revocations and how HR and mobility leaders can manage the impact.

Learn more

Media mentions

Reuters: Financial Firms to Feel Outsized Impact From Trump's H-1B Overhaul

Partner Bo Cooper discusses the $100,000 H-1B fee and its impact on financial, banking and technology firms relying on international talent.

Learn more

Media mentions

CNBC: Europe’s Work-Life Balance a Key Talent Draw as Trump Revamps H-1B Visa

Partner Louise Haycock highlights how the UK's immigration system and Skilled Worker visa changes support employers in planning talent pipelines.

Learn more

Media mentions

The Wall Street Journal: Tech’s H-1B Debate: Is Trump’s New Fee a Solution or Setback?

Partner Audrea Golding explains how the $100,000 H-1B fee could affect hiring across the tech industry.

Learn more

Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Lawyers Try to Make Sense of Trump’s Confusing H-1B Fee Hike

Partner Bo Cooper explains that while new H-1B fees affect future petitions, US opportunities for international talent remain highly valued.

Learn more

Blog post

UAE Golden Visa: Work Permit Requirements for Employers and Professionals

Assistant Manager Charo Medida explains the work permit requirements for employers and professionals under the UAE Golden Visa programme.

Learn more

Media mentions

Business Insider: Trump's $100,000 Visa Fee Threatens Wall Street's Pipeline of Junior Bankers and Tech Talent

Partner Bo Cooper explains how proposed H-1B fee and lottery changes impact hiring of skilled international talent across sectors.

Learn more

Media mentions

Asharq Al Awsat: السعودية تمضي مع «رؤية 2030» بدعم التصنيع والتوطين وتوسع الاقتصاد

Partner Haider Hussain underlines the role of talent mobility in shaping future growth sectors in the Kingdom.

Learn more

Fragomen news

Fragomen Spotlighted in Financial Times for 2025 Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards

Fragomen is recognised by the Financial Times for its innovative work in workforce mobility and cross-sector collaboration.

Learn more

Media mentions

Investopedia: ICE Crackdowns Are Changing Workplaces: 37% of Americans Report Feeling Less Safe at Work

Partner Daniel Brown outlines steps companies can take to support employees and maintain smooth operations during compliance-related situations.

Learn more

Awards

The Best Law Firms™ in Germany 2026 Recognizes Fragomen

Fragomen has been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Law Firms™ in Germany, earning a Regional Tier 1 ranking in Hessen for Labor and Employment Law.

Learn more

Media mentions

Khaleej Times: $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee to Boost Demand for UAE's Golden, Freelance, Remote Work Visas

Partner Shayan Sultan discusses a rise in inquiries about UAE residency and remote work programmes amid global talent mobility trends.

Learn more

Media mentions

Personnel Today: Sponsor Licence Revocation: What HR and Mobility Leaders Need to Know

Partner Rajiv Naik, Senior Manager Thomas Kingsmill and Manager Ko Ito highlight rising UK sponsor licence revocations and how HR and mobility leaders can manage the impact.

Learn more

Media mentions

Reuters: Financial Firms to Feel Outsized Impact From Trump's H-1B Overhaul

Partner Bo Cooper discusses the $100,000 H-1B fee and its impact on financial, banking and technology firms relying on international talent.

Learn more

Media mentions

CNBC: Europe’s Work-Life Balance a Key Talent Draw as Trump Revamps H-1B Visa

Partner Louise Haycock highlights how the UK's immigration system and Skilled Worker visa changes support employers in planning talent pipelines.

Learn more

Media mentions

The Wall Street Journal: Tech’s H-1B Debate: Is Trump’s New Fee a Solution or Setback?

Partner Audrea Golding explains how the $100,000 H-1B fee could affect hiring across the tech industry.

Learn more

Stay in touch

Subscribe to receive our latest immigration alerts

Subscribe

Our firm

  • About
  • Careers
  • Firm Governance
  • Media Inquiries
  • Recognition

Information

  • Attorney Advertising
  • Legal Notices
  • Privacy Policies
  • UK Regulatory Requirements

Our firm

  • About
  • Careers
  • Firm Governance
  • Media Inquiries
  • Recognition

Information

  • Attorney Advertising
  • Legal Notices
  • Privacy Policies
  • UK Regulatory Requirements

Have a question?

Contact Us
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

© 2025 Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, Fragomen Global LLP and affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

Please note that the content made available on this site is not intended for visitors / customers located in the province of Quebec, and the information provided is not applicable to the Quebec market. To access relevant information that applies to the Quebec market, please click here.