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Raquel Liberman
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- English
- Spanish
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Raquel advises a wide range of companies—from multinational entities to startups—on all components of immigration programs, compliance and helping them interpret the effect of immigration policy on their industry and their workforce, especially the different options for moving employees to the U.S. In addition to the more common visa categories, Raquel focuses on O-1 and EB-1A visas, both of which have stringent criteria and are often difficult to obtain for certain individuals and industries. Additionally, she serves as advisory counsel for a major technology company on their PERM program management.
Specifically, Raquel works with clients in the following industries:
- Banking
- Financial services—Hedge funds, cryptocurrency and investment firms
- Video game developers
- Technology—Emerging companies and B2B tech solutions, including fintech startups
- Infrastructure
- Consumer goods
As a daughter and granddaughter of immigrants and a naturalized citizen and immigrant in the U.S. herself, Raquel is able to connect with her clients’ employees and empathize with them because of her own experience. She understands that they’re embarking on a major change for themselves and their families and the stress they can experience while navigating the immigration process. Her goal is to help them every step of the way and make the journey as seamless as possible.
Education
- Brooklyn Law School, J.D., cum laude , 2009
- New York University, M.A., 2006
- New York University, BFA, with honors , 2002
More from Raquel
Admissions
Bar Admissions: New York, New Jersey
Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law
Awards
Listed among “Woman of the Year – Rising Star” finalists, Citywealth’s Powerwomen Awards USA, 2024
Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2023-2026
Listed among Crain’s 2022 Notable Women in Law
“Rising Star” in Immigration, New York Super Lawyers - New York Metro: Top Women, 2018 to 2019
“Rising Star” in Immigration, New York Super Lawyers, 2017 to 2018
BMW Pay it 4ward Award, 2016
Fragomen Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, 2015
Judge Doris A. Thompson and Judge Edward Thompson Award for Excellence in Professional Skills, 2009
Brooklyn Law School Public Service Award, 2009
Brooklyn Law School Graduate Public Service Fellowship, 2009
CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Immigration and Work, 2008
Experience
Counseled several multinational companies on the impact of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures on their foreign national populations.
Secured National Interest Waiver for developer of configurable medical devices and biosensors used for advancements in auditory needs.
Secured expedited O-1 visas, including emergency appointment requests for actors, art directors, sound designers and artists working on a major AAA video game.
Advised several startup companies on compliant immigration programs, including the successful onboarding of their first and subsequent foreign national employees.
Publications and lectures
Speaker, “Mentorship and Sponsorship.” New York City Bar Association’s Associate Leadership Institute, 8 October 2024.
Speaker, “Management & Feedback.” New York City Bar Association’s Associate Leadership Institute, 1 October 2024.
Speaker, “Immigration Law's Impact on the Workplace.” New York City Bar CLE Program, New York, NY, 2 October 2019.
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