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Lawrence Lebowitz
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Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
1 PPG Place, Suite 3100
Pittsburgh PA 15222
United States
Larry brings decades of experience helping public and private employers secure temporary and permanent visas for foreign national employees, as well as guiding individuals through family-based permanent residence and U.S. citizenship processes. As the founder of the immigration practice at his former firm, Larry developed a deep understanding of global immigration complexities, facilitating work-authorized visas for clients around the world and ensuring smooth navigation of international immigration systems.
In addition to his legal practice, Larry is a respected educator, recently named a “Professor of Practice” at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he has taught Immigration Law for nearly 25 years. He also teaches “Practical Lawyering” and previously served as a professor at Duquesne University School of Law.
Beyond his professional achievements, Larry is deeply engaged in his community. He currently serves as the Board Chair of the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh and sits on the boards of the Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh, Tree of Life and the Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh. He also contributes to the Missing Child Project. From 2010 to 2019, Larry was an active member of the Mt. Lebanon School Board, including two years as its President and completed a term on the Mt. Lebanon Civil Service Commission. He has also held leadership roles with organizations such as Leadership Pittsburgh, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Temple Emanuel of the South Hills.
Education
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 1987
- University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1984
More from Lawrence
Admissions
Bar Admissions: Pennsylvania
Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law
Awards
Mt. Lebanon High School Great Alumni Award, 2015
Listed in Best Lawyers in America: Immigration Law, 1995-present
Listed in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 2015-2018
Professional accomplishments
Board Chair, Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh
Board Member, Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh
Board Member, Tree of Life
Board Member, Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh
Board Member, Missing Child Project
Former Member and President, Mt. Lebanon School Board
Former Member, Leadership Pittsburgh
Former Board of Directors Member, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Former Board of Directors Member, Temple Emanuel of the South Hills
Publications and lectures
Presenter, "Start Smart: Starting a Business with an F-1 Visa." Carnegie Mellon University Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, Webinar, 6 February 2025.
Presenter, "Post-September 2011 Immigration Law Changes." Immigration/National Security Conference, Virginia.
Presenter, "SEVIS Roundtable: Basics and Beyond." Pennsylvania Council for International Education.
Presenter, "Strategies for Pursuing Permanent Residence for Foreign National Physicians and Nurses." American Health Lawyers Association, Webinar.
Presenter, "Staying on Top of Ever-Changing Immigration Laws." Pittsburgh Technology Council.
Presenter, "The Placement and Retention of Foreign Physicians Within U.S. Medical Facilities." American Health Lawyers Association, Webinar.
Presenter, "Recruiting and Employing Foreign Nationals: It is Not as Difficult as You May Think in Filling Your Health Care Professional Vacancies." American Health Lawyers Association, Webinar.
Lawrence’s insights
February 11, 2025 | Media mentions
February 10, 2025 | Fragomen news
