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WR Immigration Managing Partner Named “Global Elite” Thought Leader by Who’s Who Legal

Nov 30, 2022 | Announcements

On November 30th, 2022, Who’s Who Legal (WWL) released its 2023 “Thought Leaders: Global Elite” with WR Immigration Managing Partner Bernie Wolfsdorf being recognized.

Managing Partner Bernie Wolfsdorf

WWL Thought Leaders: Global Elite brings together the insight, expertise and wisdom of some of the world’s foremost lawyers and experts in a single report, featuring Q&As with dozens of eminent practitioners across multiple practice areas. These individuals obtained the highest number of nominations from peers, corporate counsel and other market sources in our most recent research cycle. Mr. Wolfsdorf’s ability to innovate, inspire, and go above and beyond to deliver for their clients is what makes him worthy of this honorary recognition.

Congratulations to Wolfsdorf our entire WR staff, where our drive to serve paired with our innovative technology continues to pave a leading path in the immigration industry.

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