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With more than 30 years of experience in immigration law, Alexa focuses her practice on employment-based immigration, advising domestic and international companies on temporary and permanent visas for foreign national employees. She also assists employers with federal compliance issues, particularly in corporate restructuring and government audits.

Alexa has extensive experience advising workforce solutions clients, managing critical aspects of their immigration, labor and employment and employee benefits strategies. She has worked closely with organizations to navigate the complexities of workforce management, ensuring seamless operations across jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of immigration law complexities, Alexa’s practice is rooted in delivering tailored, strategic solutions that help her clients address their global workforce needs. She is committed to guiding businesses through regulatory challenges, enabling them to attract and retain top talent while maintaining full compliance with evolving legal requirements. Her collaborative approach ensures that her clients are equipped to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and competitive global marketplace.

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  • University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D.
  • Emory University, B.A.

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Bar Admissions: Oregon

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Listed in The Legal 500 for Labor and Employment - Immigration, 2023

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Member, Oregon State Bar Association 

Board and Executive Committee Member, The Pittsburgh Symphony. 

Former Board Member, Carnegie Museum of Natural History. 

Former Chapter Chair, AILA Oregon Chapter

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Business Insider: New H-1B Visa Rules Upgrade Some Lottery Applicants — and Squeeze Out Others

Partner K. Edward Raleigh on how the $100K H‑1B fee factors into hiring international talent.

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China Daily: HK Softens Imbalance in Wealth Migration

Managing Director Magdalene Tennant and Director Kitty Lo highlight Hong Kong as an attractive destination for global investors.

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Learn more

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Corporate Services Director Elena Caron highlights key considerations for UK nationals moving to the UAE.

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