Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP supports the full spectrum of immigration needs for corporate clients, including multinational organizations across industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, banking, and entertainment. Services range from sponsoring key employees for temporary visas and permanent residence in the US and abroad to I-9 compliance counseling, government investigations, and due diligence, with a focus on three core areas: US immigration, global immigration, and immigration compliance. Ian Band and Adam Rosser co-head the practice from the Washington DC office. Band counsels clients on immigration and nationality law, handling temporary and permanent visas, US citizenship, and I-9 compliance, while Rosser works closely with global mobility managers and in-house counsel to develop tailored corporate immigration policies and strategies and to support the hiring and international movement of key personnel. Suzan Kern manages visas and green cards for key employees across the creative, banking, manufacturing, and biotech industries.
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- 'Hunton Andrews Kurth's immigration practice stands out for its strong technical expertise, clear process management, and consistent reliability. The team demonstrates deep knowledge of L-1B visa processes and provides structured, transparent guidance throughout each stage.'
- 'Brooke Hollmann provides exceptional client care, acknowledging concerns and implementing additional controls after an oversight. Her ability to restore trust through transparency and empathy sets her apart from firms that may take a more transactional approach.'
- 'The individuals we work with at Hunton Andrews Kurth, particularly Suzan Kern, are highly organized, responsive, and clear in their communication. They demonstrate strong attention to detail and a proactive approach in addressing questions and potential issues.'
- 'Hunton integrates legal expertise with operational insight, ensuring alignment with our global HR and mobility programs. This long-term relationship has fostered trust, consistency, and a shared knowledge base that accelerates complex case handling and minimizes risk.'
- 'Adam Rosser has outstanding responsiveness and his proactivity ensures timely resolutions for complex immigration matters.'
Practice head
Ian Band; Adam Rosser
Other key lawyers
Suzan Kern; Shaena Rowland; Lieselot Whitbeck; Sanjee Weliwitigoda; Brooke Hollmann; Farah Egal