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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

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

July 8, 2025 | Blog post

2025 APAC and Europe Immigration Trends: Shared Goals, Diverging Tools Read more
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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

July 8, 2025 | Blog post

2025 APAC and Europe Immigration Trends: Shared Goals, Diverging Tools Read more
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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

July 8, 2025 | Blog post

2025 APAC and Europe Immigration Trends: Shared Goals, Diverging Tools Read more
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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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2025 APAC and Europe Immigration Trends: Shared Goals, Diverging Tools Read more
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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

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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

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Canada Managing Partner Cosmina Morariu Receives FCCCO Women in Leadership Award

Canada Managing Partner Cosmina Morariu has received the France Canada Chamber of Commerce in Ontario (FCCCO) Women in Leadership Award, recognizing her leadership and contributions to the business and legal communities.

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Diário Do Turismo: Brasil passa a emitir visto eletrônico para chineses e amplia mobilidade de negócios

Managing Director Diogo Kloper highlights how Brazil’s new electronic visa for Chinese citizens reduces bureaucracy, lowers costs and streamlines business and tourism travel.

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Why Climate Disruptions Are Reshaping Mobility Strategy

Partner, Global Responsible Business Practices, Lisa Koenig, Lead Analyst Dominic Dietrich, Senior Associate Sarah Blackmore and Senior Associate Sonya Berenfeld Cole examine why climate disruptions are reshaping mobility strategy as economic loss, workforce displacement and travel risks require organizations to reassess workforce planning and operational resilience.

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Construction Management: What Tougher English Rules Mean for Construction Employers

Associate Ilaria Iovieno and Immigration Consultant Sean Pearce explain how the UK’s higher English language requirement for work visas affects construction employers.

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FIFA Mexico 2026 World Cup Entry Requirements: Visa and Immigration Guide

Senior Business Immigration Manager Vicente Duque outlines key immigration considerations for international visitors traveling to Mexico for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including visa eligibility, entry documentation and travel between host countries.

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A Guide to EU Visa Categories for Non-EU Nationals

Explore EU visa options for non-EU nationals, including Schengen, long-stay and work visas like the EU Blue Card. Find the right visa for your needs.

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Artificial Wage Inflation in Business Immigration: Policy Misalignment and Employer Impact

Counsel Susan Steger examines how wage-driven selection mechanisms in programs such as the H-1B lottery and PERM can create incentives for artificial wage inflation and introduce new compliance and workforce planning challenges for employers.

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Global Mobility Lawyer: Give to Gain: Strengthening Safety and Legal Pathways for Migrant Women Experiencing Abuse

Director Gemma Hyslop examines how collaboration across the global mobility sector can help strengthen legal pathways and support for migrant women experiencing abuse.

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Global Mobility Lawyer: Middle East Conflict Puts Multinationals’ Crisis Plans Under the Microscope

Partner Abeer Al Husseini discussed immigration and duty-of-care challenges for employers amid Middle East travel disruptions.

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Partner Sarah K. Peterson Recognized as a 2026 Women in Business Honoree by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

Partner Sarah K. Peterson is recognized by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal as a 2026 Women in Business honoree for her professional achievements and contributions to the Twin Cities business community.

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Media mentions

The HR Room Podcast: How to Navigate Irish Immigration Law

Immigration Manager Alice Heron explains how HR teams can navigate Irish immigration law and manage international talent effectively.

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Housing Today: Right to Work Scheme Expansion: What Housebuilders Need to Know

Associate Ilaria Iovieno and Immigration Consultant Devina Sanghera outline what the proposed expansion of the UK Right to Work Scheme means for housebuilders.

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Awards

Canada Managing Partner Cosmina Morariu Receives FCCCO Women in Leadership Award

Canada Managing Partner Cosmina Morariu has received the France Canada Chamber of Commerce in Ontario (FCCCO) Women in Leadership Award, recognizing her leadership and contributions to the business and legal communities.

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Media mentions

Diário Do Turismo: Brasil passa a emitir visto eletrônico para chineses e amplia mobilidade de negócios

Managing Director Diogo Kloper highlights how Brazil’s new electronic visa for Chinese citizens reduces bureaucracy, lowers costs and streamlines business and tourism travel.

Learn more

Blog post

Why Climate Disruptions Are Reshaping Mobility Strategy

Partner, Global Responsible Business Practices, Lisa Koenig, Lead Analyst Dominic Dietrich, Senior Associate Sarah Blackmore and Senior Associate Sonya Berenfeld Cole examine why climate disruptions are reshaping mobility strategy as economic loss, workforce displacement and travel risks require organizations to reassess workforce planning and operational resilience.

Learn more

Media mentions

Construction Management: What Tougher English Rules Mean for Construction Employers

Associate Ilaria Iovieno and Immigration Consultant Sean Pearce explain how the UK’s higher English language requirement for work visas affects construction employers.

Learn more

Visas

FIFA Mexico 2026 World Cup Entry Requirements: Visa and Immigration Guide

Senior Business Immigration Manager Vicente Duque outlines key immigration considerations for international visitors traveling to Mexico for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including visa eligibility, entry documentation and travel between host countries.

Learn more

Video

A Guide to EU Visa Categories for Non-EU Nationals

Explore EU visa options for non-EU nationals, including Schengen, long-stay and work visas like the EU Blue Card. Find the right visa for your needs.

Learn more

Blog post

Artificial Wage Inflation in Business Immigration: Policy Misalignment and Employer Impact

Counsel Susan Steger examines how wage-driven selection mechanisms in programs such as the H-1B lottery and PERM can create incentives for artificial wage inflation and introduce new compliance and workforce planning challenges for employers.

Learn more

Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Give to Gain: Strengthening Safety and Legal Pathways for Migrant Women Experiencing Abuse

Director Gemma Hyslop examines how collaboration across the global mobility sector can help strengthen legal pathways and support for migrant women experiencing abuse.

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Global Mobility Lawyer: Middle East Conflict Puts Multinationals’ Crisis Plans Under the Microscope

Partner Abeer Al Husseini discussed immigration and duty-of-care challenges for employers amid Middle East travel disruptions.

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Awards

Partner Sarah K. Peterson Recognized as a 2026 Women in Business Honoree by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

Partner Sarah K. Peterson is recognized by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal as a 2026 Women in Business honoree for her professional achievements and contributions to the Twin Cities business community.

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Media mentions

The HR Room Podcast: How to Navigate Irish Immigration Law

Immigration Manager Alice Heron explains how HR teams can navigate Irish immigration law and manage international talent effectively.

Learn more

Media mentions

Housing Today: Right to Work Scheme Expansion: What Housebuilders Need to Know

Associate Ilaria Iovieno and Immigration Consultant Devina Sanghera outline what the proposed expansion of the UK Right to Work Scheme means for housebuilders.

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