Praised by clients as ‘one of the largest and most sophisticated immigration teams’, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP commands strong capabilities in the area of non-US visas and work permits, immigration issues relating to corporate transactions, foreign employment laws, taxation and compliance. Catering to a wide-range of international and high-caliber clients across a range of industries such as technology, media and entertainment and financial services. The strong bench is widely regarded as doyens in the fields of H-1B (nonimmigrant) visas, PERM and compliance. ’Skilled legal professional’ Shannon Donnelly co-leads the team from the Washington DC office alongside Eleanor Pelta. Donnelly assists her clients on immigration issues arising from corporate transactions and movements of key executives and managers, while Pelta provides strategic advice on immigration programs designed to aid staff retention and talent hiring. The two co-leads are supported by Washington DC-based Eric Bord, who spearheads the firm’s immigration compliance and risk management practice, and Laura Garvin, who focuses on employment-based immigration law from the Miami office.
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‘One of the largest and most sophisticated immigration teams in Washington DC. They can handle just about any type of business immigration matter.'
‘Shannon Donnelly and Eleanor Pelta are well-known and respected throughout the immigration bar. They are both excellent lawyers and savvy businesswomen.’
‘ML's Immigration Practice is very collaborative, well-informed, professional and provide excellent service producing great results’
‘Laura Garvin is a knowledgeable attorney with great customer service capabilities. It's a pleasure working with she and her team’
‘Shannon stands out as an exceptional immigration lawyer, combining deep legal expertise with genuine empathy. Her meticulous attention to detail and clear communication skills ensure clients are well-informed and supported throughout their cases.'
'More than just a skilled legal professional, Shannon demonstrates a real concern for her clients, going above and beyond to address their needs promptly and effectively. Her impressive track record in handling a variety of immigration cases showcases her strategic thinking and dedication. Overall, Shannon's blend of professional acumen and personal commitment makes her a highly recommended choice for immigration legal assistance.’
Key clients
- DHL
- T. Rowe Price
- Ameriprise Financial
- ZEISS
- Leidos
- CooperVision
Work highlights
- Provided comprehensive US inbound immigration management and counseling to T. Rowe Price.
- Advised DHL on the company’s immigration program, providing the highest-quality support for all entities.
- Represented various employers under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section for alleged 8 USC §1324b violations of the anti-discrimination provisions in the US Immigration and Nationality Act.
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Laura Garvin
Practice head
Eleanor Pelta; Shannon Donnelly
Other key lawyers
Eric Bord; Laura Garvin