Immigration - New Jersey
What the team is known for
Connell Foley is a well-respected employment immigration team, handling both immigrant and nonimmigrant visas. The firm also assists clients on I-9 compliance audits, and provides advice on the immigration elements of corporate M&A. Its varied client roster includes clients from the construction, engineering, healthcare and telecommunications sectors.
Strengths
"The team is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and professional."
"They are very quick to respond and great at following up."
Notable practitioners
Cochair of the firm's corporate immigration and global mobility practice Kathleen Peregoy is an experienced attorney who advises employers from a wide range of sectors on immigration matters. "Kathleen is a trusted partner of ours." "Kathleen is always willing to give her time and explains things well." "She drives the team and serves our company needs extremely well."
Neil Dornbaum is based in the firm's Roseland office and is cochair of the corporate immigration and global mobility practice. He advises on employment-based immigration matters for clients in the education and pharmaceutical sectors, among others. "He adds great value to the subject when he is brought into the conversation." "Neil is very intelligent and thorough. You can tell that he keeps abreast of all things immigration-related."
Abigail Walsh handles business immigration matters for a broad range of corporate clients. She is also adept at advising on extraordinary ability visas. "It's great to work with Abigail. She has a strong knowledge base!" "Abigail is a trusted partner of ours."