EB-5 People in Focus: Key August moves shaping the industry - EB5Investors.com

EB-5 People in Focus: Key August moves shaping the industry

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Baker Tilly appoints Global Advisor

Baker Tilly International has named Meghan Loomis head of global advisory services, a member-firm role focused on accelerating advisory growth, collaboration, and impact across the Baker Tilly network.

A new immigration consultant and global immigration advisor have joined BAL

Lela Berastequi joined the BAL law firm as an immigration consultant, focused on helping clients navigate the U.S. immigration process. Before BAL, she worked as a client services manager and senior client services coordinator at WR Immigration. Meanwhile, Madison Rudberg has joined the firm as a global immigration advisor in the Houston office.

New litigator at Blank Rome

Alexander Halaska has joined the firm’s Chicago office as an associate in the General Litigation group, where he represents clients nationwide in complex civil litigation and appeals, handling high-stakes federal court matters including injunctions, class certification, discovery disputes, and appellate advocacy.

Causey & Ye has a new Business Development Manager

Marta Nickols has joined Causey & Ye Law P.L.L.C as their new Business Development Manager. She brings more than 17 years of experience with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), where she served in leadership roles including Field Office Director and Assistant Center Director.

Colombo & Hurd hires immigration attorney

Landon Connor F. is a new immigration attorney at Colombo & Hurd, specializing in EB-1 petitions, PERM-based green cards, and O-1, among other visa categories. He previously worked as an Associate Attorney at Brooks Law and at Corporate Immigration Partners P.C. Meanwhile, Magdalena Escobar has stepped into a new role as Business Immigration Team Lead Coordinator, having previously served as a Business Immigration Analyst.

CSG Law welcomes new immigration attorney

Phoebe Gresser has joined Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC as an associate in the Immigration Group.

Fisher Phillips has a new Business Immigration associate

Julio Ragas has started a new position as Business Immigration Associate at Fisher Phillips LLP, focused on U.S. immigration strategy, legal operations, and high-volume practice management. Before Fisher, he served as Immigration Attorney & Department Manager at Bradger Law Group.

Fragomen has a new immigration attorney

Ninia (Nino) Pataraia, Esq. Has joined the Fragomen office in New York City as an immigration attorney. She previously worked at EK Law Office PLLC as an Associate Attorney and at the Law Office of Richard M. Lipsman as an Associate.

New Director of Operations at Modi Law

Claudia Hernández has joined The Modi Law Firm, PLLC as Director of Operations, focused on operational excellence, innovation, and strategic growth.

New Associate Attorney joins Saul Ewing

Joshua Murrell has joined the Chicago office of Saul Ewing LLP as an Associate Attorney, providing counsel on commercial real estate matters and day-to-day corporate concerns.

New Law Clerk at Slaton & Hass

Marium Choudhry has joined Slatton & Hass Immigration Advocates as a Law Clerk, focused on asylum, removal defense, humanitarian relief, business immigration, and federal court litigation.

Ogletree Deakins has a new Immigration Client Support specialist

Kristen O’Rourke is the new Immigration Client Support Specialist at Ogletree Deakins, Working closely with attorneys, case managers/paralegals, data & reporting, and other team members to coordinate quality assurance for overall immigration programs.

Waypoint Immigration promotes Partner

Parva Fattahi has been named Partner at Waypoint Immigration, where she conducts intake consultations and sets strategy for clients’ individual immigration journeys, with a focus on EB-1A, NIW, and O-1 petitions. She previously served as Senior Counsel.

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