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The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is pleased to welcome Michael K. Ligorano as a member in the firm’s Bridgewater, New Jersey office. Ligorano joins the firm’s Real Estate, Finance and Land Use Group and Immigration Practice Group. “Michael has a deep understanding of our firm and of the local landscape. He is not...

Raymond Lahoud, Immigration Practice Group Chair, will participate in a panel on May 14th during the Federal Bar Association Immigration Law Conference. Ray and his fellow panelists will present “Research in the Era of Facebook: Ethics and Best Practices for Navigating Social Media, Google and other Fast-Track Lanes of ’Legal’ Information.” The discussion will provide...

Our Immigration Practice Group Chair, Raymond Lahoud, was quoted in the WFMZ News article “100,000 Ukrainians will be able to seek humanitarian relief in US,” regarding the Biden administration’s program including the benefits and requirements. Ray noted, “If you’re requesting [relief] for a family member, you’re probably more likely to get it than if your...

Raymond G. Lahoud, was a recent guest on the Legal News Reach, the official podcast for the National Law Review. Ray discussed immigration’s impact on labor shortages, COVID’s impact on immigration, and immigration policy changes & supporting immigrants. Be sure to listen to Episode 1 of Season 2 to hear Ray’s discussion wherever you get...

Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of the law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, was recently quoted by EB-5 Investors Magazine, in their article “USCIS announces new plan to address the EB-5 backlog.” In this article, Lahoud discusses how policy changes will provide better insight into the internal processing times...

Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of the law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, was recently quoted by WFMZ-TV 69 News, in their article “Refugee organizations in Pa. prepare to take in refugees from Ukraine.” In this article, Lahoud discusses the resettling of refugees in the United States and what...

Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, was recently quoted by WFMZ-TV 69 News, in their article “Pa. family pleading for help after being stuck in Philippines for more than 2 years due to COVID restrictions.” About WFMZ-TV 69 News WFMZ-TV’s coverage area is...

Immigration Practice Group Chair, Ray Lahoud, was recently quoted by U.S. News in their article, “3 Things International Student-Athletes Should Know.” Ray said, “Most of these students are in the United States under an F-1 student visa, which is quite restrictive in that it does not permit a student to work in the United States.”...

Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice, was recently interviewed by WFMZ-TV 69 News, for their piece “Lehigh Valley attorney says improvements need to be made to nation’s immigration system.” About WFMZ-TV 69 News WFMZ-TV’s coverage area is an unusual geographic market: the Lehigh...

William C. Menard, a Member of the law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has been named a National Law Review 2021 “Go-To Thought Leader” for his insightful contributions to immigration and deportation news coverage. On the award, William said, “It is an honor to be recognized by the National Law Review. My goal is always to...

William Menard, a Member of the law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., was recently quoted By Law360 in their “The Biggest 3rd Circ. Decisions From 2021” article. In the article, William discusses the New Jersey policy that restricts immigrant info-sharing with the federal authorities Law360 Article About William C. Menard William C. Menard practices exclusively in immigration law and...

The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is pleased to welcome J. Alexander Short as an Associate. He joins the firm’s Immigration Law Practice Group in the Allentown office. “Alex is a skilled attorney who has demonstrated a commitment to serving his clients, and we look forward to having him as a part of our...

The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has announced that four of its Members have been selected for inclusion on the list of New York Metro Super Lawyers ® for 2021. Only five percent of New York lawyers are given this honor. The following Norris McLaughlin, P.A. attorneys were recognized as New York Metro Super...

William C. Menard, a Member of the law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has been recognized as one of the “New Leaders of the Bar” in the 2021 New Jersey Law Journal’s Legal Awards. “It is an honor to be recognized by the New Jersey Law Journal among such a tremendous group of attorneys who...

Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Practice Group, has been appointed to American Immigration Lawyers Association’s National Member Engagement Committee for the 2021-2022 term. “As a long-time, devoted member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, I am thrilled to take this next step in my...

Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, has volunteered once again to judge the New York University (NYU) School of Law Moot Court Board’s 2021 National Immigration Law Competition (ILC), to be held virtually through Zoom February 12-14, 2021. Lahoud will judge Preliminary...

Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, will be a panelist for “Basic Bars to Asylum” on Friday, February 5, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at the 2021 New York Asylum & Immigration Law Conference. The sixth annual conference is hosted by the...

The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is pleased to announce the promotion of William C. Menard to Member of the firm effective January 1, 2021. “Both Nick and William exemplify what Norris McLaughlin stands for in our mission and values, so we are pleased to present them with this advancement in their legal careers,” said...

Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, has been named a National Law Review 2020 “Go-To Thought Leader” for his insightful contributions to employment topics related to immigration law developments. “I put my blog together and post as often as possible to open...

Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, was a virtual guest speaker for the Moravian Academy “Latinos in the Lehigh Valley” class taught by Professor Gonzalo F. del Real, M.A., Tuesday, September 22. “I always enjoy speaking to the younger generation about immigration...

Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, will be a panelist for “Immigration Amidst A Pandemic,” hosted by Emory University as part of its Behind the Glass: Immigration Reflections initiative, 3:30 – 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, September 29. “I am excited to be a...

Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, has been appointed the Co-Vice Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Immigration Law Committee. “I am ecstatic about this role! I’ve always dreamt of being a lawyer and in being so passionate about my career,...

Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, will present “Crimmigration” on Wednesday, June 24, 1:40 – 2:00 p.m., for the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE) annual program, “2020 U.S. Immigration Law: Basics & Beyond,” hosted by the New Jersey State...

Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Chair of its Immigration Law Practice Group, will moderate “Intro to Asylum Law” on Friday, February 28, at the 5th annual Asylum & Immigration Law Conference hosted by the New York Law School Asylum Clinic and the Federal Bar Association Immigration Law Section....