Three WR Immigration Partners Selected in 2023 Lawdragon® 100 Leading Immigration Attorney Rankings

May 10, 2023 | Announcements

WR Immigration Law’s Managing partner, Bernard Wolfsdorf, San Diego partner Kimberley Best Robidoux, and 2023/2024 incoming AILA President Farshad Owji have been selected  for the 2023 Lawdragon® 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers list. This new guide recognizes lawyers who have dedicated themselves to opening doors and borders for businesses and other organizations in their talent needs, as well as individuals in joining their family and seeking a new and better life.

Lawdragon® is an advocate for equality and inclusion and has ensured that the guide is 60% women and 40% inclusive. The inclusion of three WR Immigration Lawyers is a great honor and recognizes WR Immigration as a leader in the field of global immigration.

“I am honored to be recognized by Lawdragon® as a leading immigration lawyer together with my esteemed partners Kimberley Robidoux and Farshad Owji. We are committed to assisting our clients in hiring and keeping the best available talent. WR Immigration is a top-rated technology driven immigration law firm with 9 offices and almost 200 professionals that provides strategic, client-centered services,” said – Bernard Wolfsdorf, Managing Partner at WR Immigration. We represent Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized entities and start-ups. As well as universities and research institutions. “Our high-touch approach and innovative technology continuously create value for our clients. We have an exemplary track record of building robust immigration programs for companies with diverse workforces,” said Wolfsdorf.

Bernard Wolfsdorf, Managing Partner at WR Immigration has been practicing immigration law for over 30 years. He is highly respected in the field and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers Global, and Super Lawyers.

Kimberley Best Robidoux, Partner at WR Immigration has been practicing immigration law for over 25 years. She is known for her experience with employer I-9 and EVerify requirements that has resulted in the successful defense of employers in I-9 compliance audits. Kimberley’s expertise has been recognized by her peers and clients as evidenced by her listing as Best Immigration Lawyer in San Diego 2020, the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and in Southern California Super Lawyers.

Farshad Owji, incoming President of the 17,000 member American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is a partner at WR Immigration who has been practicing immigration law for over 25 years. He specializes in a broad range of immigration areas relating to corporate global mobility, including business and investment visas. He was also recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

WR Immigration

WR Immigration is a top-rated technology driven immigration law firm with 9 offices and almost 200 professionals that provides strategic, client-centered services. 

Our high-touch approach and innovative technology continuously create value for our clients. We have an exemplary track record of building robust immigration programs for companies with diverse workforces

WRapid™

WR Immigration has the best Immigration Management System that was selected for the National Law Journal’s 2023 Legal Technology Trailblazer Award for Best Immigration Software. WRapid™ is a centralized, cloud-based technology and Enterprise Resource Planning solutions software built on Salesforce. It offers SSO (single sign on) which streamlines login and enhances security.

The inclusion of WR Immigration on this prestigious list is a testament to each attorney’s hard work and dedication to helping businesses, organizations, and individuals with their talent needs.

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