 Bernard P. Wolfsdorf
Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group
1416 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 570-4088 or (800) VISA-LAW
Fax: (310) 5703-4080
Email: Bernie.Wolfsdorf@abil.com
Web: www.wolfsdorf.com
Additional Office:
641 Lexington Avenue
15th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 899-5040
Fax: (212) 899-5041
Profile:
Bernie Wolfsdorf is the National President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), an association with over 11,000 attorneys. He is a California State Bar-Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law and has been Managing Partner since 1986. Chambers USA 2009 lists Mr. Wolfsdorf as the highest ranked immigration lawyer in Southern California with “star” designation.
Mr. Wolfsdorf has been recently named as one of the "Top 10 Immigration Attorneys in the U.S." by the Human Resource Executive magazine. Mr. Wolfsdorf is also listed as one of the "most highly regarded individuals" in the field by The International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers. The 2009 California Edition of Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers recognized Mr. Wolfsdorf as "an undoubted leader" and "one of the prestigious names in the field" who "knows his stuff back to front." The Chambers Global World's Leading Lawyers for Business guide noted Mr. Wolfsdorf's "outstanding consular law practice" and called him a "cutting-edge thinker." The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings gives Mr. Wolfsdorf an "AV" rating, the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell rating available.
Mr. Wolfsdorf is also listed in the Best Lawyers in America 2009, Martindale Hubbell's Pre-eminent Specialist Directory, Southern California Super Lawyers 2009, Chambers USA 2009 and the Chambers Global World's Leading Lawyers for Business 2009.
Mr. Wolfsdorf has authored numerous publications on immigration law and frequently lectures on visa matters. He is renowned for his knowledge of immigration law and his ability to successfully navigate complex immigration matters. Mr. Wolfsdorf's leadership positions, vast experience and national prominence have been vital to keeping the firm up-to-date with the latest developments facilitating the effective resolution of cases.
To view the full video of Bernie's Wolfsdorf’s AILA president installation speech on June 4, 2009 on YouTube channel go to:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ailaadvo
Honors:
- Listed as top U.S. Immigration lawyer in Chambers Global 2007
- Best Lawyers in America 2006
- Martindale Hubbell’s Pre-eminent
Specialist Directory (Immigration) 2003, 2004, 2005,
2006
- Chambers USA 2006 and The Chambers
Global World’s Leading Lawyers for Business
2006
- Southern California Super Lawyers
2006
- The International Who’s
Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers 2004, 2005, 2006
Practice Areas:
- Immigration and Nationality
Law, with an emphasis on corporate immigration law,
including consular practice, universities and research
institutions, artists and entertainers, and investors.
Admissions:
- California, 1983
- Massachusetts, 1981
Professional Activities:
- Member, Alliance of Business
Immigration Lawyers (ABIL)
- Elected Second Vice President
of the 10,000 attorney, American Immigration Lawyers
Association (AILA)
- Director, AILA Board of
Governors, 2002-2005
- Member, Commission on Immigration,
2001-2003 American Bar Association
- Chair, AILA State Department
Liaison Committee, 2000-2001
- Chair, AILA California
Service Center Liaison, 1999-2000
- Co-Chair, AILA California
Service Center Liaison, 1996-1997, 1998-1999
- Chair,AILA Artists and
Entertainers Committee, 1994-1996
- Chair, State Department
Liaison, 1993-1994
- Co-Chair, AILA Western
U.S. Region Liaison, 1992-1993
- Chair, Southern California
Chapter, 1991-1992.
Articles/Papers:
- Consular Processing-2006
Update, AILA Visa Processing Guide, 2006/7 ed.
- E Visas: Promoting International
Trade and Commerce Through Investing and Trading,
2004 AILA CLE Handbook
- Has the Pendulum Swung
for the Million-Dollar Investor? A Review of the Immigrant
Investor Program August 2006 Immigration Law Today
AILA Monthly
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