AILA recognizes member attorneys
Jeremy McKinney has been awarded the Susan D. Quarles Service Excellence Award by the American Immigration Lawyers Association in recognition of his long-standing dedication to advancing AILA’s mission. Additionally, AILA recognized K. Catherine Walker with the 2026 Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award for her contributions in the field of immigration and nationality law.
Former DOJ litigators form new federal immigration litigation law firm
Jess Ariela Dawger is a former Associate Deputy Attorney General at DOJ, and Sarah Lake is a former Assistant Director to the DOJ’s Office of Immigration Litigation. They founded Ariela Lake Law & Consulting PLLC in 2026, with offices in Denver, Colorado; Washington, D.C.; and Hermosa Beach, California.
Baker Tilly relocates headquarters to NYC
Baker Tilly has announced an agreement to acquire Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP, a prominent accounting, tax, and advisory firm based in New York. This transaction expands its footprint in New York City, where Baker Tilly will have its headquarters.
Blank Rome adds new tax attorney and women lawyers recognized by Forbes
Christopher Lash has joined the firm’s Philadelphia office as an associate in the Tax, Benefits, and Private Client group. He advises multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals on SALT controversies, state tax audits, and tax-planning strategies. Additionally, Forbes Magazine recognized Marilyn Chinitz and Kristina Royce among America’s Top Women Lawyers.
Buchalter as new Partner
Thomas Song has joined the Labor and Employment practice in the Orange County office as a Partner, specializing in workplace compliance and complex employment litigation in California.
Charles Foster receives award
Immigration attorney Charles C. Foster of Foster LLP received the 2026 Stephen L. Klineberg Award from the Kinder Institute for Urban Research for his impact on Greater Houston.
CSG Law welcomes employment and labor associate
Gozde Celik, an associate in the Employment & Labor Law Group, specializes in employment and commercial litigation, workplace disputes, and compliance.
New immigration attorney joins Colombo & Hurd
Natalia Duran has joined the firm as an immigration attorney. Originally from Colombia, she worked as a Legal Assistant at a Miami immigration firm and has extensive litigation experience.
LCR Capital Partners promotes President and COO
Lou Frost was promoted to President of LCR Capital Partners, effective immediately. Alongside this new role, he will continue in his role as Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, Gregory Sweeney was promoted to Chief Operating Officer and Gokul Ahuja to Senior Director, India.
Magna International has a new Global Director
Shannon Napier has started the position of Global Director of Immigration at Magna International. She previously served as immigration counsel at Cotiviti.
New partner at Saul Ewing
Soobin Kim has joined Saul Ewing as a Partner in its Minneapolis office to help expand the firm’s footprint in Asia and other regions. He was previously a shareholder at Fredrikson & Byron. Additionally, Partner Carmen Contreras-Martinez was reelected to the MDFAWL (Miami-Dade Florida Association for Women Lawyers) Board of Directors, marking her continued service since 2019.
Former USCIS fraud analyst joins William Law
Robert Bray, a former senior immigration compliance analyst at U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fraud Detection and National Security (USCIS FDNS), has joined William Law as an Immigration Specialist.
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