Rachel provides strategic counsel on all aspect of U.S. employment-based immigration law, advising clients across various industries, including healthcare, technology, finance, energy and manufacturing. She partners with businesses of all sizes—from early-stage start-ups to multinational corporations—offering a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach to navigating the complexities of the immigration system. She routinely collaborates with attorneys across other practice areas to deliver integrated, comprehensive legal guidance tailored to her clients’ diverse business needs.
Rachel specializes in designing and implementing efficient, compliant and practical immigration programs that enable companies to attract and retain top-tier global talent. Her experience spans a wide range of nonimmigrant visa categories—including H-1B, E, L, TN and O—as well as permanent residency processes, such as labor certifications and petitions for Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Researchers, Multinational Executives and Managers and National Interest Waivers.
Beyond immigration sponsorship strategy, Rachel advises U.S. and multinational employers on I-9 employment verification compliance and responses to government audits. She counsels clients on best practices for non-discriminatory hiring and sponsorship policies and regularly defends companies in workplace enforcement actions.
Rachel also provides strategic guidance on I-9 and immigration-related considerations in corporate transactions. She frequently advises clients navigating mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate changes, helping to preserve compliance post-closing, proactively mitigate risk, and minimize the need for immigration-specific indemnities. Her approach helps clients protect operational continuity and position themselves for successful transitions.
She also has specialized experience securing U.S. Coast Guard letters of determination and vessel exemptions under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act’s U.S. manning requirements. With a comprehensive, business-focused perspective, Rachel helps clients stay ahead of the evolving immigration landscape while maintaining a strong compliance posture and supporting operational efficiency.