Leonard John D'arrigo

Leonard J. D'Arrigo ("L.J.")specializes in corporate and professional immigration at Harris Beach, PLLC involving employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions, labor certification, and family-based immigration. He assists a diverse group of U.S. and foreign employers, such as multi-national corporations, religious institutions, and universities to obtain temporary and permanent visas for skilled or professional foreign national employees, including international executives and managers, engineers, researchers, skilled craft workers, medical personnel, scientists and university professors, understanding the impact of immigration issues on corporate operations. Mr. D'Arrigo has also developed an extensive practice in assisting agricultural and seasonal employers in obtaining a legal workforce through the H-2A and H-2B visa programs to meet seasonal employment needs. He assists these employers in navigating through the complex maze of government regulation, and counsels employers on compliance issues. At the same time, Mr. D'Arrigo represents individual foreign-national clients in obtaining immigration benefits through family-based immigration categories. Mr. D'Arrigo is a frequent speaker at Immigration/Employment related conferences and seminars including, New York Farm Bureau, Capital Region Human Resource Association, and various other events.

He received his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School, where he served as the Managing Editor for Lead Articlesfor the Albany Law Environmental Outlook Journal. Upon graduation from law school, Mr. D'Arrigo received the Patrick B. McNamara Prize for the highest standing in labor/employment law. During law school, Mr. D'Arrigo worked as a law clerk at Whiteman Osterman& Hanna, focusing on immigration law. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice/Political Science from the University of Albany - SUNY. Mr. D'Arrigo also worked as a paralegal at Foley, Hoag & Elliot in Boston, MA.

• Immigration Law

New York

Since 2006

Partner - Corporate Immigration

Harris Beach, PLLC

2019 - Current

Assist a diverse group of U.S. and foreign employers, such as multi-national corporations, religious institutions, and universities to obtain temporary and permanent visas for skilled or professional foreign national employees, including international executives and managers, engineers, researchers, skilled craft workers, medical personnel, scientists and university professors. Represent individual foreign-national clients in obtaining immigration benefits through family-based immigration categories.

Immigration Attorney

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP

2005 - 2019

Assist a diverse group of U.S. and foreign employers, such as multi-national corporations, religious institutions, and universities to obtain temporary and permanent visas for skilled or professional foreign national employees, including international executives and managers, engineers, researchers, skilled craft workers, medical personnel, scientists and university professors. Represent individual foreign-national clients in obtaining immigration benefits through family-based immigration categories.

Law Clerk

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP

2003 - 2005

Research emerging topics in immigration law, including Department of Labor and USCIS regulations. Prepare detailed research memoranda. Provide guidance to corporations and individual foreign national clients on immigration law and employment issues. Draft extensive petition letters and application forms in support of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications for corporate and individual clients. Consult and guide corporate clients in hiring and obtaining work authorization for foreign workers. Research CFR, UCIS, Department of State, and Department of Labor guidance and regulations pertaining to employment and family-based immigration issues. Interview potential clients and assess strength of case.

Albany Law School

J.D. | Labor & Employment/Immigration

2001 - 2005

Honors: Patrick B. McNamara Prize for achieving the highest standing in the Labor/Employment Law field

Activities: Environmental Outlook Journal – Managing Editor

Patrick B. McNamara Prize

Albany Law School

2005

For highest academic standing in Employment Law

Commercial and Industrial Real Estate Brokers, Inc.

Voting Member

2012 - Current

New York State Bar # 4372553

Member

2006 - Current

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Current

Greater Capital Region Association of Realtors

Broker/Member

2005 - Current

New York State Association of Realtors

Member

2005 - Current

The School Yard Bully: U.S. Manipulation of International Trade Norms and Safeguard Measures

New York State Bar Association’s NY Business Law Journal, Vol. 9, No. 2 (Fall 2005).

2005