A several offices nationwide, Baker McKenzie LLP deals with complex immigration matters and works closely with employment, corporate and tax teams to offer provide a full-service offering. With extensive experience catering to global companies, the firm also marshals specialized knowledge of several industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, consumer products and finance. It is also notable for its expertise in guiding clients through rapidly changing compliancy issues following enhanced border security and labor validation requirements. The practice is led by the highly experienced Betsy Stelle Morgan, a specialist in corporate and employment-based immigration law. She is supported by Ginger Partee, who is especially knowledgeable of immigration in the context of manufacturing and engineering industries, and corporate immigration specialist, Melissa Allchin – both of whom practice in Chicago. Matthew Gorman operates from the Washington DC office and handles work visa petition, permanent residence and immigration compliance.
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‘Melissa Allchin, and the Baker immigration team is fantastic. They consistently meet or exceed timing requirements and they are always quick to respond to any questions I may have. The team keeps me well informed as to where things are at in the process and relevant next steps, helping me manage expectations of my internal clients.’
‘Melissa Allchin provides practical guidance and thoroughly explains the process at hand, which can sometimes be confusing with all of the required forms and supporting documentation. Melisa is extremely responsive which makes my job easier. In addition, Melissa is a great person and enjoyable to work with.’
‘Baker's team is always very responsive. They provide quick responses to our questions and offer effective solutions to issues that we face.'
‘Matthew Gorman, the associate of their immigration team, is outstanding and reliable. His promptness in addressing our concerns and consistent dependability in completing the tasks significantly contribute to the efficiency and success of our immigration petitions. His communication skills are also exceptional. Our conversations were always productive and effective.’
‘The team is very responsive with all queries and addresses each query in detail and in a professional and timely manner. The case management system of the firm is one of the best and user friendly we have used thus far. It is a pleasure to work with the team.’
‘Matt is extremely quick, hands on and detailed. He seems to always know the answer to the question that we have, and explains it in a way that you can easily follow. In addition to this, he has the ability to ensure that our employees are calm while dealing with immigration requirements, by being very friendly and kind.’
‘I have worked with several immigration firms and Baker McKenzie is by far the best. Their attention to detail, communication and proactive management of their cases has far exceeded my expectations. They are highly knowledgeable and provide timely and accurate information. They will always inform us of the risks and percentage of success and have consistently turned out successful cases. ’
‘I have had the pleasure to work with Betsy Morgan and Ginger Partee. They are all knowledgeable and personable. They work hard to be a partner with us and advise us on the best course of action for our department. Our employees have provided excellent feedback on this team. As the POC, I appreciate their insight, communication, and most of all, their patience.’
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Betsy Stelle Morgan