Partner
Amy Fallon
Country / Territory
Get in touch
Languages
- English
Contact information
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
1400 Broadway
New York NY 10018
United States
A solutions-oriented lawyer, Amy provides strategic immigration counsel, and develops and implements efficient processes for clients in the financial, architectural, technology, engineering, sports, fashion and non-profit industries, among many others. She advises human resources and global mobility leads on all major employment-based temporary and permanent visa categories and immigration compliance to help the companies meet their talent objectives across all jurisdictions. As someone who has worked with clients across nearly every industry, Amy has the ability to draw on past experiences and quickly pivot to a resolution that best meets the clients’ needs on a local or worldwide scale. Amy also advises clients on family-based permanent resident applications.
An empathetic person by nature, Amy understands how daunting the immigration process can be and ensures that both corporate clients and their employees feel understood and heard. Her personalized approach and focus on the employee experience at the front and center of service delivery have resulted in numerous long-term professional relationships. Amy is also known for her responsiveness, dedication and accessibility as well as quick-thinking during crisis situations—something that was critical to so many clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amy was drawn to immigration law while attending law school and working as the Chief Aide to the President of the American Civil Liberties Union in the post 9/11 landscape. She is committed to successfully guiding her clients through changing policies and making an impact on the U.S. economy by helping attract and retain key talent.
Education
- New York Law School, J.D., 2003
- University of Maryland, B.A., 1998
More from Amy
Admissions
Bar Admissions: New York, New Jersey
Court Admissions: U.S. Supreme Court
Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law
Awards
Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2017 to 2026
Finalist, New York Law Journal Best Mentor, 2025
Listed in Chambers USA, 2024 to 2025
Listed as a “Rising Star” in immigration in New York, Super Lawyers - New York Metro 2016: The Top Women
Listed in Super Lawyers, 2012 and 2014 to 2016
Alexander D. Forger Award for Distinguished Service to the Profession
Professional accomplishments
Member, New York City Bar Association
Member, Federal Bar Council, First Decade Committee
Former Secretary, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) New York Chapter
Former Executive Committee Member, AILA
Former Member, AILA NY District Office Liaison Committee
Former Co-Chair, AILA Continuing Legal Education Committee, NY Chapter, 2006 to 2008
Experience
Managed immigration compliance aspects in connection with the acquisition of an information technology company and provided strategic guidance to assess the immigration consequences of this transaction on the workforce and ensure consistency in the immigration policies.
Developed an innovative immigration green card sponsorship policy for financial services company.
Secured a National Interest Exception waiver, during COVID, so that a client’s fiancée was able to enter the U.S. to accompany the patient to chemotherapy in the United States.
Developed training programs for clients and other communication strategies to support sponsored employees and relevant business and HR leaders.
Developed and implemented a U.S. immigration policy for a large financial services institution.
Advised an information technology corporation on the impact of change in corporate structure on short and long-term work authorization.
Provided strategic advice to financial services/consulting firm on the immigration implications of international relocation and expansion.
Publications and lectures
Amy has spoken on various issues including the Labor Certification process and nonimmigrant visas at conferences organized by the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She has also guest lectured at New York Law School.
Speaker, “The Impact on U.S. Immigration Status When Facing Changes in Employment.” Lawline, Webcast, 5 June 2023.
Speaker, “Building Diverse Policy Options.” GME Live ’23, Jersey City, NJ, 25 April 2023.
Co-Author, “How Employers Can Cope With the Work Visa Backlog.” Bloomberg Law, 15 September 2022.
Speaker, “Understanding Immigration Law Challenges.” American Bar Association 2021 Administrative Law Conference, November 18, 2021.
Presenter, “Understanding Immigration Law Changes.” American Bar Association Administrative Law Section Virtual Live Spring CLE Conference, May 7, 2021.
Presenter, “Business Immigration Under the Trump Administration.” Toronto Board of Trade Market Activation Program, New York, NY, September 12, 2018.
Amy’s insights
September 5, 2025 | Awards
August 21, 2025 | Awards
June 6, 2025 | Fragomen news
