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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC

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With more than 1,100 attorneys in 60 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management. We handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by our Client Pledge, we focus on understanding clients’ business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value.

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Immigration - California

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, PC is esteemed for its large U.S. business immigration practice, advising employers on temporary visas, permanent residence and immigration strategy for skilled foreign national employees. The team assists with executive and manager transfers, specialized technical roles, merger and acquisition planning and I‑9 compliance matters. The West Coast team is recognized for serving employers across the technology, life sciences, construction, energy, healthcare and hospitality sectors.

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Strengths

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  • Ogletree Deakins is my trusted immigration adviser. It's proactive in its approach to stay on top of industry trends and the needs of my business.

    Immigration respondentUSA

  • Ogletree Deakins takes care of each case, look at all available solutions and provide guidance on what might work best for our company and the team member, outlining risks and opportunities.

    Immigration respondentUSA

  • Whenever we have questions, Ogletree Deakins are quick to respond. They care about their clients.

    Immigration respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Yvonne Toy
    Yvonne Toy

    Yvonne Toy

    Yvonne Toy leverages her strong immigration acumen to help employers with immigration strategy, compliance and global talent mobility. She is based in San Francisco.

    • Yvonne Toy always comes up with creative solutions and is very caring in the way she works.

      Immigration respondentUSA
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