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Leah leads day-to-day operations at the Fragomen Center for Strategy and Applied Insights, coordinating research and initiatives that turn immigration trends into practical strategies. She works across the firm with attorneys, technologists and researchers to design data-driven solutions that address immigration system complexities.

Before joining Fragomen, Leah served in senior legal and policy roles across DHS and USCIS, advising agency leadership on high-profile litigation, shaping national immigration policy, implementing priority initiatives and representing the United States in international migration forums. Her government service included positions in the USCIS Office of the Chief Counsel and Office of Policy and Strategy and the DHS Office of Policy and Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, earning her multiple awards for excellence and meritorious service. Earlier in her career, Leah worked as a trial attorney in the Department of Justice and as an immigration lawyer in private practice.

Leah combines a deep understanding of the legal, policy and operational dimensions of immigration with a focus on advancing strategies that improve immigration systems for governments, employers and individuals worldwide.

Leah speaks English and Spanish.

Education

  • University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, J.D., 1995
  • University of Michigan, B.A., 1991

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Florida, District of Columbia

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

DHS Secretary Team Excellence Award, 2024

USCIS Director’s Meritorious Service Award, 2023

DHS Secretary Commendation, 2022

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Evolving or Regressing? What Agency Guidance Really Means in 2026.” 2026 AILA Annual Conference and Webcast on Immigration Law, San Diego, CA, 20 June 2026.

Speaker, “The Immigration Conversation – Why Strategy Matters Now: Inside the Center for Strategy and Applied Insights.” Fragomen, Podcast, 14 May 2026.

Leah’s insights

The Immigration Conversation
September 9, 2026

Insight & Impact - Episode 2: Why Data MattersRead more

August 4, 2026 | Fragomen news

Comment on DHS Proposed Rule on Discretionary Employment AuthorizationRead more

July 20, 2026 | Blog post

The J-1 Research Scholar Visa: An Underutilized Pathway for Employers to Retain Global Research TalentRead more
More related insights

Related content

Center for Strategy and Applied InsightsRead more

Leah’s insights

The Immigration Conversation
September 9, 2026

Insight & Impact - Episode 2: Why Data MattersRead more

August 4, 2026 | Fragomen news

Comment on DHS Proposed Rule on Discretionary Employment AuthorizationRead more

July 20, 2026 | Blog post

The J-1 Research Scholar Visa: An Underutilized Pathway for Employers to Retain Global Research TalentRead more
More related insights

Related content

Center for Strategy and Applied InsightsRead more

Leah’s insights

The Immigration Conversation
September 9, 2026

Insight & Impact - Episode 2: Why Data MattersRead more

August 4, 2026 | Fragomen news

Comment on DHS Proposed Rule on Discretionary Employment AuthorizationRead more

July 20, 2026 | Blog post

The J-1 Research Scholar Visa: An Underutilized Pathway for Employers to Retain Global Research TalentRead more
More related insights

Related content

Center for Strategy and Applied InsightsRead more

Country / Territory

  • United StatesUnited States

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 202 380 1080

F:+1 202 371 2898

Washington, DC

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1101 15th St NW STE 700

Washington DC 20005

United States

Leah’s insights

The Immigration Conversation
September 9, 2026

Insight & Impact - Episode 2: Why Data MattersRead more

August 4, 2026 | Fragomen news

Comment on DHS Proposed Rule on Discretionary Employment AuthorizationRead more

July 20, 2026 | Blog post

The J-1 Research Scholar Visa: An Underutilized Pathway for Employers to Retain Global Research TalentRead more
More related insights

Related content

Center for Strategy and Applied InsightsRead more

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Get in touch

Languages

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Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 202 380 1080

F:+1 202 371 2898

Washington, DC

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1101 15th St NW STE 700

Washington DC 20005

United States

Leah’s insights

The Immigration Conversation
September 9, 2026

Insight & Impact - Episode 2: Why Data MattersRead more

August 4, 2026 | Fragomen news

Comment on DHS Proposed Rule on Discretionary Employment AuthorizationRead more

July 20, 2026 | Blog post

The J-1 Research Scholar Visa: An Underutilized Pathway for Employers to Retain Global Research TalentRead more
More related insights

Related content

Center for Strategy and Applied InsightsRead more

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 202 380 1080

F:+1 202 371 2898

Washington, DC

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1101 15th St NW STE 700

Washington DC 20005

United States

Leah’s insights

The Immigration Conversation
September 9, 2026

Insight & Impact - Episode 2: Why Data MattersRead more

August 4, 2026 | Fragomen news

Comment on DHS Proposed Rule on Discretionary Employment AuthorizationRead more

July 20, 2026 | Blog post

The J-1 Research Scholar Visa: An Underutilized Pathway for Employers to Retain Global Research TalentRead more
More related insights

Related content

Center for Strategy and Applied InsightsRead more

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Blog post

Swiss Immigration Quotas 2026: Are Work Permit Quotas Likely to Run Out Before Year-End?

Senior Immigration Consultant Alessandra Rüede discusses Switzerland’s 2026 work permit quota utilisation and what current availability, canton-level allocation practices and processing considerations mean for employers planning international hiring and mobility.

Learn more

Blog post

From Investment to Merit: Malta’s Citizenship Reset

Director Isobel Neilson and Manager Sophie Jo Wasson discuss Malta’s shift from citizenship by investment to merit-based naturalisation and outline what may contribute to a compelling application based on exceptional merit and national interest.

Learn more

Blog post

Right to Work Changes from 1 October 2026: Why Employers Need to Act Now

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Awards

Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup Appointed to Dutch Bar Legislative Committee on Immigration Law

Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup has been appointed to the Dutch Bar’s Legislative Committee on Immigration Law, where she will contribute input and advice on proposed and existing immigration legislation.

Learn more

Media mentions

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Fragomen has opened a new Denver office to strengthen its support for Colorado businesses navigating evolving immigration requirements and talent needs.

Learn more

Podcast

Insight & Impact - Episode 2: Why Data Matters

Canada Managing Partner Cosmina Morariu and Senior Director Leah L. Rogal discuss how immigration, demographic, labor market and economic data can help organizations interpret policy developments, anticipate talent needs and make more strategic workforce and mobility decisions.

Learn more

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Fragomen Opens Denver Office, Strengthening Support for Colorado Employers

Fragomen opens a Denver office to expand immigration support for Colorado employers and growing businesses.

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Manager Mihaela Dumitru discusses key requirements for ordinary naturalisation in Switzerland, including residence, integration, language skills and local knowledge assessments.

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Blog post

Pre-Settled Status and Absences From the UK: When Could Status Be at Risk?

In this blog, Immigration Consultant Mirela Sartori explains when absences could place status at risk, how the Home Office assesses residence and what to do if you receive a “minded to curtail” notice, which generally requires a response within 28 days.

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From documentation gaps and certification errors to missed deadlines, Senior Immigration Consultant Patricia Rezmives highlights 8 common FBR pitfalls and how applicants can avoid them.

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Vous envisagez les États-Unis pour la rentrée prochaine ? C'est le moment de préparer votre visa E-2!

Entrepreneurs français : anticipez votre projet d’installation aux États-Unis avec un visa E-2. Découvrez les étapes clés pour préparer votre investissement, votre demande de visa et le déménagement familial avant la prochaine rentrée scolaire.

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Media mentions

ABC News: What Australia can learn from 165 years of migration data

Senior Counsel Anna Boucher is quoted in ABC News regarding Australia's migration debate and what more than 165 years of migration data reveals about long-term immigration trends.

Learn more
Generic Insights

Blog post

Swiss Immigration Quotas 2026: Are Work Permit Quotas Likely to Run Out Before Year-End?

Senior Immigration Consultant Alessandra Rüede discusses Switzerland’s 2026 work permit quota utilisation and what current availability, canton-level allocation practices and processing considerations mean for employers planning international hiring and mobility.

Learn more

Blog post

From Investment to Merit: Malta’s Citizenship Reset

Director Isobel Neilson and Manager Sophie Jo Wasson discuss Malta’s shift from citizenship by investment to merit-based naturalisation and outline what may contribute to a compelling application based on exceptional merit and national interest.

Learn more

Blog post

Right to Work Changes from 1 October 2026: Why Employers Need to Act Now

Partner Naomi Goldshtein discusses the UK Right to Work changes taking effect from 1 October 2026 and what employers should do now to strengthen identity verification, workforce oversight and compliance across direct and extended worker populations.

Learn more

Awards

Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup Appointed to Dutch Bar Legislative Committee on Immigration Law

Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup has been appointed to the Dutch Bar’s Legislative Committee on Immigration Law, where she will contribute input and advice on proposed and existing immigration legislation.

Learn more

Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Fragomen expands US footprint with new Denver office

Fragomen has opened a new Denver office to strengthen its support for Colorado businesses navigating evolving immigration requirements and talent needs.

Learn more

Podcast

Insight & Impact - Episode 2: Why Data Matters

Canada Managing Partner Cosmina Morariu and Senior Director Leah L. Rogal discuss how immigration, demographic, labor market and economic data can help organizations interpret policy developments, anticipate talent needs and make more strategic workforce and mobility decisions.

Learn more

Fragomen news

Fragomen Opens Denver Office, Strengthening Support for Colorado Employers

Fragomen opens a Denver office to expand immigration support for Colorado employers and growing businesses.

Learn more

Video

Ordinary Naturalisation in Switzerland | #MobilityMinute

Manager Mihaela Dumitru discusses key requirements for ordinary naturalisation in Switzerland, including residence, integration, language skills and local knowledge assessments.

Learn more

Blog post

Pre-Settled Status and Absences From the UK: When Could Status Be at Risk?

In this blog, Immigration Consultant Mirela Sartori explains when absences could place status at risk, how the Home Office assesses residence and what to do if you receive a “minded to curtail” notice, which generally requires a response within 28 days.

Learn more

Article

Foreign Birth Registration: Mistakes That Can Delay Irish Citizenship Applications

From documentation gaps and certification errors to missed deadlines, Senior Immigration Consultant Patricia Rezmives highlights 8 common FBR pitfalls and how applicants can avoid them.

Learn more

Blog post

Vous envisagez les États-Unis pour la rentrée prochaine ? C'est le moment de préparer votre visa E-2!

Entrepreneurs français : anticipez votre projet d’installation aux États-Unis avec un visa E-2. Découvrez les étapes clés pour préparer votre investissement, votre demande de visa et le déménagement familial avant la prochaine rentrée scolaire.

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