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Leigh Ganchan

Leigh Ganchan

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Immigration, Employment Law, Litigation, Mergers and Acquisitions

Career

Leigh Ganchan provides business immigration advice to employers and professionals in a variety of industries. Leigh is certified in Immigration and Nationality law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

From 1996 to 1999, Leigh gained insight into the enforcement side of immigration law during her tenure as an Assistant District Counsel for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. She also performed immigration work at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Professional Memberships

American Immigration Lawyers Association – Second Vice Chair – Latin America and Caribbean Chapters

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

Band 3
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.

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