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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.

Education

  • 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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Fragomen Ranked in 2026 Edition of "Best Law Firms in the United States" by The Best Lawyers

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Fragomen Wins Altair Global’s 2025 Super Star Award for Humanitarian Commitment

Fragomen receives Altair Global’s 2025 Super Star Award for Humanitarian Commitment, honoring the firm’s leadership in advancing humanitarian mobility initiatives.

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Senior Associate Agata Danuta Richardson is recognized with a prestigious Pro Bono Publico Award by the Casa Cornelia Law Center.

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Fragomen Ranked in 2026 Edition of "Best Law Firms in the United States" by The Best Lawyers

Fragomen is recognized at the National Tier 1 level for Immigration Law in the 2026 edition of The Best Law Firms – United States, with 15 offices across the country also recognized for their excellence in immigration law.

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Fragomen Wins Altair Global’s 2025 Super Star Award for Humanitarian Commitment

Fragomen receives Altair Global’s 2025 Super Star Award for Humanitarian Commitment, honoring the firm’s leadership in advancing humanitarian mobility initiatives.

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Senior Associate Agata Danuta Richardson is recognized with a prestigious Pro Bono Publico Award by the Casa Cornelia Law Center.

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