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Anna H. Morzy has a comprehensive background in providing legal and policy guidance on fast-evolving immigration laws, regulations, and policies, and in the development and execution of complex, industry-tailored mobility programs.
With nearly 20 years of experience in her field, Anna has a deep understanding of immigration law and global mobility and their critical importance to businesses of all sizes and across varying industries. Her practice focuses on providing counsel to start-ups and established companies on the immigration compliance implications of expansions and mergers and acquisitions and on effective corporate mobility strategy. She provides comprehensive guidance for foreign national employees, evaluates and implements immigration policies, and seamlessly integrates effective mobility and compliance strategies with clients’ unique business models and goals.
Anna’s practice encompasses providing legal guidance on matters related to nonimmigrant visas, permanent residence, naturalization, compliance management and audit representation, EB-5 visas, E-Verify and I-9 programs, and ICE enforcement.
Anna also contributes significantly to the business and immigration community across Illinois. As a member of the Steering Committee of the Illinois Business Immigration Coalition, a former president of the Polish American Chamber of Commerce, and a board member of the Polish Museum of America, she regularly works with top political officials in Illinois to ensure awareness and integration of immigrant communities and businesses. She is a prominent advocate for issues related to U.S. immigration law and the importance of attracting foreign direct investment to Illinois via immigrant-owned businesses and investments.
In addition, Anna is actively involved in immigration policy development through her participation on committees such as the American Jewish Committee/Ford Foundation Immigration Advocacy Project. As a native of Poland, she is fluent in both English and Polish and is personally and professionally a prominent member of Chicago’s Polish community.
Expertise
Anerkennung durch den Markt
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Immigration Law, 2024
- Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Immigration, 2021-2023
- Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2022-2024
- Listed,The Legal 500 United States, "Labor and Employment - Immigration," 2020
- Listed, National Law Journal, "Immigration Trailblazer," 2020
- Steering Committee, Illinois Business Immigration Coalition/American Business Immigration Coalition, 2017-Present
- Member, Women's Council of the State of Illinois Treasurer's Office, 2018-Present
- Member, Chicago Relocation Council, 2008-Present
- Board Member, 2014-2016
- Member, Board of Directors, Polish Museum of America, 2018-Present
- Former President, Polish American Chamber of Commerce, 2014-2016
- Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2001-Present
- Member, Chicago Bar Association, 2001-Present
- Member, American Bar Association, 2001-Present
- Member, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, 2010-2019
- Member, U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce, 2010-2019
Ausbildung
- J.D., Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- B.S., with high honor, DePaul University
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Polnisch, Native