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Leigh Ganchan

Leigh Ganchan

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Practice Groups: Immigration, Employment Law, Litigation, Mergers and Acquisitions

Industry Groups: Healthcare, Retail, Life Sciences

Career

Leigh Ganchan provides business immigration and employment advice to a diverse range of clients from major global entities to emerging startups across the energy, tech, healthcare, and aerospace and defense industries. Leigh is certified in Immigration and Nationality law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a certification only available to lawyers that have substantial, relevant experience in immigration law.

Leigh regularly helps employers maintain a global workforce, providing innovative solutions that empower businesses to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. Leigh is recognized for an ability to create tailored immigration strategies that align with each client’s unique business realities while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Leigh has a proven track record of successfully guiding clients through intricate immigration processes, even in cases involving exceptional complexity across multiple federal agencies.

Professional Memberships

American Immigration Lawyers Association – Board of Governors (2021-2023)

American Immigration Lawyers Association – Chair – Latin America and Caribbean Chapter (2021-2023)

HR Houston (Board of Directors, General Counsel 2012-2013)

Greater Houston Partnership (Committee Member; World Trade Supervisory Board)

Texas State Bar (Co-Founder and Chair, Immigration Section, 2012-2013)

American Bar Association Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Immigration - Texas

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Band 3

Individual Editorial
Leigh Ganchan is a well-regarded immigration practitioner who is particularly highlighted for her expert handling of worksite investigations.

Strengths

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  • Leigh Ganchan is a knowledgeable lawyer and understands our business and its vision very well.

    ImmigrationChambers Guide to the USA

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