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Leah L. Rogal

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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, “The Immigration Conversation - Insight & Impact - Episode 2: Why Data Matters.” Fragomen, Podcast, 9 September 2026.

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

September 24, 2026 | Fragomen news

Comment on DHS Proposed $103,265 Fee on Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions.Read more

September 10, 2026 | Fragomen news

Letter to ICE/Student and Exchange Visitor Program on Curricular Practical TrainingRead more

The Immigration Conversation
September 9, 2026

Insight & Impact - Episode 2: Why Data MattersRead more
More related insights

Related content

Center for Strategy and Applied InsightsRead more

Leah’s insights

September 24, 2026 | Fragomen news

Comment on DHS Proposed $103,265 Fee on Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions.Read more

September 10, 2026 | Fragomen news

Letter to ICE/Student and Exchange Visitor Program on Curricular Practical TrainingRead more

The Immigration Conversation
September 9, 2026

Insight & Impact - Episode 2: Why Data MattersRead more
More related insights

Related content

Center for Strategy and Applied InsightsRead more

Leah’s insights

September 24, 2026 | Fragomen news

Comment on DHS Proposed $103,265 Fee on Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions.Read more

September 10, 2026 | Fragomen news

Letter to ICE/Student and Exchange Visitor Program on Curricular Practical TrainingRead more

The Immigration Conversation
September 9, 2026

Insight & Impact - Episode 2: Why Data MattersRead 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

September 24, 2026 | Fragomen news

Comment on DHS Proposed $103,265 Fee on Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions.Read more

September 10, 2026 | Fragomen news

Letter to ICE/Student and Exchange Visitor Program on Curricular Practical TrainingRead more

The Immigration Conversation
September 9, 2026

Insight & Impact - Episode 2: Why Data MattersRead more
More related insights

Related content

Center for Strategy and Applied InsightsRead more

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Get in touch

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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

September 24, 2026 | Fragomen news

Comment on DHS Proposed $103,265 Fee on Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions.Read more

September 10, 2026 | Fragomen news

Letter to ICE/Student and Exchange Visitor Program on Curricular Practical TrainingRead more

The Immigration Conversation
September 9, 2026

Insight & Impact - Episode 2: Why Data MattersRead more
More related insights

Related content

Center for Strategy and Applied InsightsRead more

Share

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  • 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

September 24, 2026 | Fragomen news

Comment on DHS Proposed $103,265 Fee on Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions.Read more

September 10, 2026 | Fragomen news

Letter to ICE/Student and Exchange Visitor Program on Curricular Practical TrainingRead more

The Immigration Conversation
September 9, 2026

Insight & Impact - Episode 2: Why Data MattersRead more
More related insights

Related content

Center for Strategy and Applied InsightsRead more

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