Meet “Ellie” – the First-of-Its-Kind Immigration Chatbot

Dallas, April 28, 2020 – Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP (BAL) is pleased to introduce an immigration chatbot to help demystify complex legal definitions and immigration concepts. The chatbot, who goes by the moniker “Ellie,” represents another first as BAL continues to lead the industry in using innovative technology to enhance the client experience. Ellie takes
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Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP Promotes Kelli J. Duehning to Partner

We are pleased to announce that Kelli J. Duehning has been named a partner at Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. Ms. Duehning joined BAL in 2017 after a 17-year career with the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). She practices out of
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Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP Promotes Nassim Mahzoon to Partner

We are pleased to announce that Nassim Mahzoon has been named a partner at Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. She concentrates on business immigration matters, including PERM labor certification applications, immigrant visa petitions and adjustment of status applications. Ms. Mahzoon is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Bar Association of San
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U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers by Woodward White, Inc. ranks Berry Appleman & Leiden as a “Best Law Firm” for 2020

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers ranks Berry Appleman & Leiden as a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm.” BAL is also ranked as a “Best Law Firm” in the metropolitan areas of Boston, Mass., Houston, Texas, San Francisco, Calif., Oakland, Calif., and Washington, D.C. The U.S. News – Best Lawyers rankings of the
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Twelve Berry Appleman & Leiden attorneys named “Best Lawyers in America” by Woodward White, Inc., for 2020

Best Lawyers recognized twelve Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP lawyers as “The Best Lawyers in America” for 2020. The BAL attorneys listed by Best Lawyers are: David P. Berry, San Francisco, Calif. (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006) Kari Blackman, Houston, Texas (Recognized in Best Lawyers) Roberto D. Caballero, Houston, Texas (Recognized in Best Lawyers
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Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP Named “Law Firm of the Year” in the Immigration Law Category for the 2019 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

DALLAS, November 1, 2018 – Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL) LLP, one of the world’s largest immigration law firms, has been named “Immigration Law Firm of the Year” by US News – Best Lawyers®. Only one law firm per legal practice area receives this recognition, making the award a significant achievement. BAL has also received
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Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP Expand US Presence with Opening of New York City Office

Firms collaborated to move NYC-based immigration team from Epstein Becker Green to Berry Appleman & Leiden, giving clients on-the-ground support in the New York area DALLAS, October 2, 2018 – Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL) LLP, one of the world’s largest immigration law firms, is expanding to New York City (NYC) through the addition of
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Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP and Deloitte UK to Form Alliance to Deliver World’s First Global Immigration Service

Alliance supports global businesses in staying ahead in a rapidly-changing global immigration environment DALLAS, June 6, 2018 – Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL) LLP, one of the world’s largest immigration law firms, today announced a first-of-its-kind strategic alliance with Deloitte UK. The alliance represents an industry first offering, combining the best of Deloitte’s scale, expertise
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Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP establishes Center of Excellence to fuel dynamic growth in global immigration practice

RICHARDSON, Texas – March 21, 2018 – Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP (BAL), a global law firm that meets the immigration challenges of corporate clients around the world, has moved its two Dallas and Richardson offices to an expanded location at 2400 N. Glenville in Richardson, Texas. This new office, located on three floors, will
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Berry Appleman & Leiden Advances Innovative Digital Immigration Services Platform with Introduction of Industry’s First Mobile App

Cobalt® provides global businesses with a premier destination for strategic end-to-end case management SAN FRANCISCO, February 6, 2018 – Today Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL) LLP, one of the world’s largest immigration law firms, launched its next-generation Cobalt® digital immigration services platform. The new Cobalt features the industry’s first mobile immigration application, enabling anytime, anywhere
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