Pryor Cashman LLP delivers a full range of immigration services to corporates and individual clients from the aviation, education, financial services, technology, pharmaceutical, fashion and media sectors. The group is distinguished by its unique focus on sports immigration law, allowing it to offer specialized counsel to foreign athletes. The trio responsible for leading the New York-based practice is formed of Colleen Caden, whose knowledge lies in the pharmaceutical, consulting, consume products and media sectors; Avram Morell, who is trusted advisor to a number of multinational banks, insurance companies, securities brokers and private equity funds and Maria Fernanda Gandarez, who leads on global mobility visa services.
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  • ‘Personable, incredibly responsive, clear and concise legal advice across a wide breadth of immigration queries, well connected with global experts on niche immigration queries.’

  • ‘Peter Reca is one of the most personable lawyers I have met, able to connect and engage with all types of personalities and backgrounds, including players and their families from all over the world.’

  • ‘High level of personal attention; the lead partner on our account understands our business and works with Global Mobility, managers and employees in a very friendly, pragmatic manner which is reassuring for all. They are very responsive, which gives comfort in these challenging times!’

  • ‘Avram Morell has managed our account for years. He understands our business and what we need. Desiree Goldfinger is an excellent no. 2 to Avram. These two make an outstanding team.’

Practice head

Colleen Caden; Avram Morell; Maria Fernanda Gandarez

Other key lawyers

Desiree Goldfinger; Peter Reca