Kathleen O'Donnell

Practice Leader

Kathleen O'Donnell

Kathleen O'Donnell
Kathleen O'Donnell
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Kathleen O'Donnell

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  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom

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T:+44 114 289 2010

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Sheffield

Fragomen LLP

7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile St

Sheffield S4 7UD

United Kingdom

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  • English
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  • Italian

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T:+44 114 289 2010

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Sheffield

Fragomen LLP

7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile St

Sheffield S4 7UD

United Kingdom

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  • English
  • French
  • Italian

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[email protected]

T:+44 114 289 2010

F:+44 (0) 20 3006 8633

Sheffield

Fragomen LLP

7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile St

Sheffield S4 7UD

United Kingdom

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Kathleen is the Practice Leader of Fragomen’s Sheffield office with overall responsibility for all legal, professional and corporate functions.

She has 24 years of experience providing immigration services.  During her time at Fragomen, Kathleen’s role has focussed on working with her team to ensure exceptional client service. She assists with planning and developing global immigration programmes and provides regular, digestible immigration updates relevant to her clients’ sectors and businesses.

Kathleen focuses on assisting regional clients across the North to secure the right talent to meet their needs. She leads our Northern Sector team, supporting businesses across the region on securing the talent they need, including managing their right to work processes and internship schemes.

Kathleen speaks English, French and Italian. 

Education

  • Chartered Management Institute, Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership, 2015
  • University of Manchester, Bachelor of Arts, 1999
  • University of Lyon, Management and Marketing, 1998

More from Kathleen

Professional accomplishments

Member, Immigration Law Practitioners' Association

Publications and lectures

Contributor, “Opinion: The UK Immigration White Paper – What it Means for the Engineering Sector in the North of England.” Northern Engineer, 21 May 2025.

Speaker, “From entry to exit: immigration and tax considerations for UK business visitors.” Fragomen and Johnston Charmichael, Webinar, 1 May 2025.

Kathleen’s insights

May 28, 2025 | Media mentions

Yorkshire Post: Yorkshire Businesses Should Prepare for Sweeping Immigration Rule ChangesRead more

May 23, 2025 | Media mentions

Northern Engineer: The UK Immigration White Paper – What it Means for the Engineering Sector in the North of EnglandRead more

May 1, 2025 | Webinar

From entry to exit: immigration and tax considerations for UK business visitorsRead more
More related insights

Kathleen’s insights

May 28, 2025 | Media mentions

Yorkshire Post: Yorkshire Businesses Should Prepare for Sweeping Immigration Rule ChangesRead more

May 23, 2025 | Media mentions

Northern Engineer: The UK Immigration White Paper – What it Means for the Engineering Sector in the North of EnglandRead more

May 1, 2025 | Webinar

From entry to exit: immigration and tax considerations for UK business visitorsRead more
More related insights

Kathleen’s insights

May 28, 2025 | Media mentions

Yorkshire Post: Yorkshire Businesses Should Prepare for Sweeping Immigration Rule ChangesRead more

May 23, 2025 | Media mentions

Northern Engineer: The UK Immigration White Paper – What it Means for the Engineering Sector in the North of EnglandRead more

May 1, 2025 | Webinar

From entry to exit: immigration and tax considerations for UK business visitorsRead more
More related insights

Country / Territory

  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 114 289 2010

F:+44 (0) 20 3006 8633

Sheffield

Fragomen LLP

7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile St

Sheffield S4 7UD

United Kingdom

Kathleen’s insights

May 28, 2025 | Media mentions

Yorkshire Post: Yorkshire Businesses Should Prepare for Sweeping Immigration Rule ChangesRead more

May 23, 2025 | Media mentions

Northern Engineer: The UK Immigration White Paper – What it Means for the Engineering Sector in the North of EnglandRead more

May 1, 2025 | Webinar

From entry to exit: immigration and tax considerations for UK business visitorsRead more
More related insights

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Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 114 289 2010

F:+44 (0) 20 3006 8633

Sheffield

Fragomen LLP

7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile St

Sheffield S4 7UD

United Kingdom

Kathleen’s insights

May 28, 2025 | Media mentions

Yorkshire Post: Yorkshire Businesses Should Prepare for Sweeping Immigration Rule ChangesRead more

May 23, 2025 | Media mentions

Northern Engineer: The UK Immigration White Paper – What it Means for the Engineering Sector in the North of EnglandRead more

May 1, 2025 | Webinar

From entry to exit: immigration and tax considerations for UK business visitorsRead more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 114 289 2010

F:+44 (0) 20 3006 8633

Sheffield

Fragomen LLP

7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile St

Sheffield S4 7UD

United Kingdom

Kathleen’s insights

May 28, 2025 | Media mentions

Yorkshire Post: Yorkshire Businesses Should Prepare for Sweeping Immigration Rule ChangesRead more

May 23, 2025 | Media mentions

Northern Engineer: The UK Immigration White Paper – What it Means for the Engineering Sector in the North of EnglandRead more

May 1, 2025 | Webinar

From entry to exit: immigration and tax considerations for UK business visitorsRead more
More related insights

Share

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  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

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Media mentions

Human Resources Director: Migrant Worker Exploitation: Why It Persists and How HR Can Act

Senior Counsel Dr. Anna Boucher discusses factors that can affect migrant workers and how HR teams can support ongoing immigration and employment compliance.

Learn more

Blog post

Europe’s New Mobility Equation: More Talent, More Oversight, More Complexity

Partner Raj Naik explores how geopolitical change, increasingly data-driven compliance and evolving talent strategies are reshaping workforce mobility across Europe.

Learn more

Awards

Partner F. Joseph Paldino and Counsel Clark Cannon Named to Utah Business’ 2026 Legal Elite

Partner F. Joseph Paldino and Counsel Clark Cannon are named to Utah Business’s 2026 Legal Elite for their contributions to immigration law.

Learn more

Blog post

A More Purposeful UK Immigration System: What Expanded Access to the Global Talent Visa Means for UK Immigration Policy

In our latest blog, UK Government Affairs Strategy Lead @Shuyeb Muquit examines the expanded access to the Global Talent visa and what it signals about the direction of UK immigration policy

Learn more

Video

Polish Citizenship by Descent: Do You Qualify?

Poland Immigration Strategy Director Tomasz Rogala and Senior Associate Tomasz Rdzanek discuss how Polish citizenship by descent works, who may qualify, the documentation typically required and common eligibility challenges.

Learn more

Media mentions

Times of India: Trump Admin Restores USCIS Power to Deny Immigration Requests Outright Without Seeking More Proof

Senior Counsel Mitch Wexler discusses USCIS’ restored authority to deny certain immigration benefit requests without first issuing a Request for Evidence and the importance of complete initial filings.

Learn more

Fragomen news

Comment on DHS Proposed Rule on Discretionary Employment AuthorizationLearn more

Blog post

How the Middle East Is Building Workforce Mobility Resilience Amid Regional Disruption

Partner Shayan Sultan discusses how geopolitical disruption, intensifying talent competition and digital transformation are reshaping workforce mobility and compliance across the Middle East.

Learn more

Awards

Partner Karolina Schiffter Recognised in Lexology Index: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2027

Partner Karolina Schiffter is recognised in the Lexology Index: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2027 report.

Learn more

Blog post

Canada’s Immigration Dual Reality: Narrower Access, Persistent Demand

Partner Jack Kim discusses how Canada’s increasingly selective and complex immigration system is affecting talent access, retention and long-term workforce planning for employers.

Learn more

Blog post

UK Temporary Shortage List Review: What the Migration Advisory Committee's Recommendations Mean for Employers

UK Government Affairs Strategy Director Shuyeb Muquit explores what the recommendations mean, what’s still uncertain and what employers should be watching next

Learn more

Blog post

A1-Bescheinigung für Geschäftsreisen und Entsendungen: Was Arbeitgeber wissen müssen

In this blog, Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer explains when employers need an A1 certificate for employees traveling or working temporarily within Europe, the application process and how timely planning can help manage social security compliance risks.

Learn more

Media mentions

Human Resources Director: Migrant Worker Exploitation: Why It Persists and How HR Can Act

Senior Counsel Dr. Anna Boucher discusses factors that can affect migrant workers and how HR teams can support ongoing immigration and employment compliance.

Learn more

Blog post

Europe’s New Mobility Equation: More Talent, More Oversight, More Complexity

Partner Raj Naik explores how geopolitical change, increasingly data-driven compliance and evolving talent strategies are reshaping workforce mobility across Europe.

Learn more

Awards

Partner F. Joseph Paldino and Counsel Clark Cannon Named to Utah Business’ 2026 Legal Elite

Partner F. Joseph Paldino and Counsel Clark Cannon are named to Utah Business’s 2026 Legal Elite for their contributions to immigration law.

Learn more

Blog post

A More Purposeful UK Immigration System: What Expanded Access to the Global Talent Visa Means for UK Immigration Policy

In our latest blog, UK Government Affairs Strategy Lead @Shuyeb Muquit examines the expanded access to the Global Talent visa and what it signals about the direction of UK immigration policy

Learn more

Video

Polish Citizenship by Descent: Do You Qualify?

Poland Immigration Strategy Director Tomasz Rogala and Senior Associate Tomasz Rdzanek discuss how Polish citizenship by descent works, who may qualify, the documentation typically required and common eligibility challenges.

Learn more

Media mentions

Times of India: Trump Admin Restores USCIS Power to Deny Immigration Requests Outright Without Seeking More Proof

Senior Counsel Mitch Wexler discusses USCIS’ restored authority to deny certain immigration benefit requests without first issuing a Request for Evidence and the importance of complete initial filings.

Learn more

Fragomen news

Comment on DHS Proposed Rule on Discretionary Employment AuthorizationLearn more

Blog post

How the Middle East Is Building Workforce Mobility Resilience Amid Regional Disruption

Partner Shayan Sultan discusses how geopolitical disruption, intensifying talent competition and digital transformation are reshaping workforce mobility and compliance across the Middle East.

Learn more

Awards

Partner Karolina Schiffter Recognised in Lexology Index: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2027

Partner Karolina Schiffter is recognised in the Lexology Index: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2027 report.

Learn more

Blog post

Canada’s Immigration Dual Reality: Narrower Access, Persistent Demand

Partner Jack Kim discusses how Canada’s increasingly selective and complex immigration system is affecting talent access, retention and long-term workforce planning for employers.

Learn more

Blog post

UK Temporary Shortage List Review: What the Migration Advisory Committee's Recommendations Mean for Employers

UK Government Affairs Strategy Director Shuyeb Muquit explores what the recommendations mean, what’s still uncertain and what employers should be watching next

Learn more

Blog post

A1-Bescheinigung für Geschäftsreisen und Entsendungen: Was Arbeitgeber wissen müssen

In this blog, Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer explains when employers need an A1 certificate for employees traveling or working temporarily within Europe, the application process and how timely planning can help manage social security compliance risks.

Learn more
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