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Ana Sofia is a Knowledge Management Director in Fragomen’s Brussels office, where she leads the team responsible for the firm’s European content. She leverages this information to support country teams in their client deliverables, capturing market trends with the EU Advisory Team and facilitating its integration with the firm’s technology offerings.

Ana Sofia is heavily involved in the firm’s EU Government Strategies working group, where she works with national and EU authorities to implement business friendly practices based on market trends. She is also the DEI lead for the Benelux offices and actively involved in pro bono initiatives, with an emphasis on promoting the rights of asylum seekers and stateless individuals.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Ana Sofia was a Global Knowledge Product Manager at a large U.S. firm, where she developed and managed a suite of technology products. She began her career working in Intellectual Property in international organizations before moving to the in-house legal team at a multinational biotechnology corporation.

After Ana Sofia was admitted to the New York Bar, she worked in a number of Knowledge roles, including at a start-up in New York where she curated and created content for large U.S. firms. She also worked as a consultant where she implemented a global contract lifecycle solution and a clause library for a large corporation.

Ana Sofia speaks English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.

After Ana Sofia was admitted to the New York Bar, she worked in a number of Knowledge roles, including at a start-up in New York where she curated and created content for large U.S. firms. She also worked as a consultant where she implemented a global contract lifecycle solution and a clause library for a large corporation.

Ana Sofia speaks English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.

Education

  • Maastricht University, LL.M, 2011
  • University of Exeter, LL.B, with Honours , 2010

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: New York

Professional accomplishments

Member, New York State Bar Association

Member, International Legal Technology Association

Experience

Launched a contract lifecycle solution and clause library at a large multinational corporation with over 100 offices worldwide. This involved working with lawyers across multiple regions to create templates of the seven most used contracts to automate in the contract lifecycle solution and gather key clauses in a clause library.

Led the team who developed an innovative platform aggregating and standardizing knowledge content, experts and other team resources across seven practices and 16 offices at a large U.S. firm.

Publications and lectures

Speaker, Fragomen’s Global Japan Conference 2025, Osaka, Japan, 11 November 2025.

Speaker, “Adapting to Global Immigration Change at Speed.” GME TV | Leaders Live, Webinar, 16 October 2025.

Co-author, “The case for immigration concessions: maintaining the UK’s competitiveness in science and technology.” European Pharmaceutical Review, 27 March 2025.

Ana Sofia’s insights

May 29, 2026 | Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda  Read more

November 11, 2025 — November 13, 2025 | Conference

Fragomen's Global Japan Conference 2025 | フラゴメン法律事務所:2025年グローバルビザセミナー(日本)のお知らせRead more

October 16, 2025 | Conference

GME TV | Leaders Live: Adapting to Global Immigration Change at SpeedRead more
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Ana Sofia’s insights

May 29, 2026 | Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda  Read more

November 11, 2025 — November 13, 2025 | Conference

Fragomen's Global Japan Conference 2025 | フラゴメン法律事務所:2025年グローバルビザセミナー(日本)のお知らせRead more

October 16, 2025 | Conference

GME TV | Leaders Live: Adapting to Global Immigration Change at SpeedRead more
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Related content

Fragomen Consulting EuropeRead more

Ana Sofia’s insights

May 29, 2026 | Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda  Read more

November 11, 2025 — November 13, 2025 | Conference

Fragomen's Global Japan Conference 2025 | フラゴメン法律事務所:2025年グローバルビザセミナー(日本)のお知らせRead more

October 16, 2025 | Conference

GME TV | Leaders Live: Adapting to Global Immigration Change at SpeedRead more
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Fragomen Consulting EuropeRead more

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Bruxelles 1000

Belgium

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Ana Sofia’s insights

May 29, 2026 | Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda  Read more

November 11, 2025 — November 13, 2025 | Conference

Fragomen's Global Japan Conference 2025 | フラゴメン法律事務所:2025年グローバルビザセミナー(日本)のお知らせRead more

October 16, 2025 | Conference

GME TV | Leaders Live: Adapting to Global Immigration Change at SpeedRead more
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Fragomen Consulting EuropeRead more

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Fragomen in Brussels, Belgium

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Ana Sofia’s insights

May 29, 2026 | Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda  Read more

November 11, 2025 — November 13, 2025 | Conference

Fragomen's Global Japan Conference 2025 | フラゴメン法律事務所:2025年グローバルビザセミナー(日本)のお知らせRead more

October 16, 2025 | Conference

GME TV | Leaders Live: Adapting to Global Immigration Change at SpeedRead more
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Fragomen Consulting EuropeRead more

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Bruxelles 1000

Belgium

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Ana Sofia’s insights

May 29, 2026 | Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda  Read more

November 11, 2025 — November 13, 2025 | Conference

Fragomen's Global Japan Conference 2025 | フラゴメン法律事務所:2025年グローバルビザセミナー(日本)のお知らせRead more

October 16, 2025 | Conference

GME TV | Leaders Live: Adapting to Global Immigration Change at SpeedRead more
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EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda 

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Partner K. Edward Raleigh analyzes how post‑midterm US business immigration will shift toward heightened enforcement, worker‑protection scrutiny and cross‑agency oversight, urging employers to align hiring practices, sponsorship decisions and documentation with consistent, defensible workforce strategies.

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USA Today: USCIS Green Card Announcement Spurs Confusion. What to Know

Partner Parisa Karaahmet discusses the broad application of a USCIS memo to adjustment of status applicants and notes that H- and L-visa holders may have a somewhat easier burden in demonstrating factors that support favorable discretion.

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Travel Planning: UK ETA Rules for Teams and Fans

Senior Manager Alice Spaull and Associate Stephanie Fitton examine the evolving UK immigration and Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirements for athletes, their support teams and associated guests attending the Commonwealth Games 2026, highlighting key compliance risks and the importance of early travel planning.

Learn more

Media mentions

Bloomberg: Trump’s Green-Card Crackdown Sparks Outcry From Confused Lawyers

Partner Bo Cooper discusses the practical considerations facing employers and foreign nationals amid recent changes to green card processing.

Learn more

Video

Sponsor Guide: Brazil Family Reunion Visa Essentials

In this video, Partner Diana Quintas discusses how Brazil’s family reunion visa supports long-term international assignments and outlines key eligibility, documentation and compliance considerations for employers and families relocating to Brazil.

Learn more

Blog post

Immigration and Employment in Chile: Legal Requirements for Foreign Workers

Attorney María José Clarke explores Chile’s intensified immigration enforcement framework under President José Antonio Kast, examining new employer compliance obligations, work authorization rules for foreign nationals and the legal and financial consequences of unauthorized employment.

Learn more

Media mentions

The PIE: New UKVI compliance metrics for universities take effect today

Senior Manager Jonathan Hill examines how the UK's new RAG rating system and stricter compliance metrics could shape universities' approaches to international student recruitment and sponsorship compliance.

Learn more

Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda 

Knowledge Management Director Ana Sofia Walsh and Senior Client Engagement Manager Soraya Driessen examine the European Commission’s EU Inc. proposal and its potential to reshape corporate structures across the EU, highlighting the resulting complexities and unresolved questions for immigration, work authorization and cross-border workforce mobility.

Learn more

Video

Less Than Two Weeks: FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown | #MobilityMinute

With less than two weeks until the first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Senior Associate Jake Paul Minster outlines important visa and entry considerations for travelers planning to visit the US, Canada and Mexico.

Learn more

Media mentions

The National: Companionship Scheme Addresses Loneliness Among Elderly as UAE Population Ages

Partner Ali Haider discussed how flexible residency pathways, strong infrastructure and access to healthcare are continuing to drive interest among retirees looking to relocate to the UAE.

Learn more

Blog post

Business Immigration After the Midterms (Part 1): What to Expect No Matter What

Partner K. Edward Raleigh analyzes how post‑midterm US business immigration will shift toward heightened enforcement, worker‑protection scrutiny and cross‑agency oversight, urging employers to align hiring practices, sponsorship decisions and documentation with consistent, defensible workforce strategies.

Learn more

Media mentions

Business Insider: Trump’s Green Card Memo Dropped Before a Holiday Weekend. Immigration Lawyers Say Clients Panicked.

Counsel Brian Hunt said employers quickly sought clarity after a USCIS memo on green card adjustment of status raised questions about immigration timelines, work continuity and travel planning.

Learn more

Awards

Fragomen named “Law Firm of the Year” for Immigration Law by Best Law Firms™ - Australia

Fragomen is named “Law Firm of the Year” for Immigration Law by Best Law Firms™ - Australia and receives National and Regional Tier 1 rankings in Immigration Law.

Learn more

Media mentions

USA Today: USCIS Green Card Announcement Spurs Confusion. What to Know

Partner Parisa Karaahmet discusses the broad application of a USCIS memo to adjustment of status applicants and notes that H- and L-visa holders may have a somewhat easier burden in demonstrating factors that support favorable discretion.

Learn more

Blog post

Commonwealth Games 2026 Travel Planning: UK ETA Rules for Teams and Fans

Senior Manager Alice Spaull and Associate Stephanie Fitton examine the evolving UK immigration and Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirements for athletes, their support teams and associated guests attending the Commonwealth Games 2026, highlighting key compliance risks and the importance of early travel planning.

Learn more
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