The immigration and global mobility practice at Pryor Cashman LLP focuses on transitioning employees across borders while mitigating corporate risk, providing guidance on immigration entry requirements, visas and green cards, and permanent residency and citizenship applications. Based in the New York office, Colleen Caden, Avram Morell, and Maria Fernanda Gandarez co-head the practice, with Caden bringing 25 years of experience in immigration law, helping employers and employees to comply with immigration regulations, and Morell representing US and foreign companies, organizations, entrepreneurs, and investors conducting business in the United States, as well as their employees and family members. Gandarez focuses on global mobility, assisting clients with US and international immigration needs and immigration issues arising from mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings.
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- 'I have worked with Maria Gandarez for almost 20 years and I have always received solid advice that I can count on. The most important thing for me is knowing that I can trust the advice I am getting and having a partner that is incredibly responsive.'
- 'We have worked with Maria Gandarez and her team for many years. My experience with Maria extends beyond my current company. I have nothing but good things to say.'
- 'Maria and her team are well versed in immigration law and consistently provide thoughtful, practical, and well-reasoned advice. The team also tracks our entire immigration portfolio, so we always know what is on the horizon.'
- 'The people at this firm are very committed and attentive to their clients. They pride themselves on fast and comprehensive feedback to their clients' questions.'
- 'Compared with competitors that we work with, the individuals at Pryor Cashman are highly competent in managing client expectations, acting as the key coordinator of information between their clients and third-party experts, and effective collaboration overall. They are efficient, polite, and highly knowledgeable in their field.'
- 'What sets Pryor Cashman apart is the level of client service. They are always responsive, which is to be expected, but what sets them apart is their ability to look ahead and anticipate challenges or changes to the rules so the client is able to plan accordingly.'
- 'Maria Fernanda Gandarez sets an incredible standard for client service.'
- 'Personal attention to our account. Excellent record of previous activity and circumstances for our colleagues - gives a very bespoke feeling to emails and phone calls.'
- 'Avram Morell has worked with my company for years. He understands our business, knows a number of key people, and gives excellent advice for our employees. Desiree Goldfinger as with the whole team demonstrates excellent attention to detail. The staff are all very personable and, as far as I'm aware, my colleagues in HR and global mobility always enjoy dealing with them.'
Practice head
Colleen Caden; Avram Morell; Maria Fernanda Gandarez
Other key lawyers
Desiree Goldfinger