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36 www.canadianlawyermag.com/inhouse of Gomberg Dalfen have been actively involved and have sat on the executive of the Canadian Bar Association's Quebec immigration section executive with the incoming president being Lisa Middlemiss, an associate of the firm. Green and Spiegel LLP Toronto gands.com Green and Spiegel LLP is one of Canada's largest and oldest immigration law practices with more than 50 years of experience assisting a diverse global clientele. The firm is headquar- tered in Toronto with U.S. offices in Philadel- phia, Pa., Providence, R.I. and Vail, Colo. Green and Spiegel offers a full range of Canadian and American immigration services for employers, temporary workers, individuals and their families. For employers who need an expert to manage their global mobility needs, Green and Spiegel has the depth and breadth of expertise to provide a business with immigration support to ensure a global mobility program that operates smoothly and efficiently. Larlee Rosenberg Barristers & Solicitors Vancouver larlee.com Larlee Rosenberg was founded in 1993 and restructured as a partnership in 2009. Since inception, Larlee Rosenberg has been focused solely on providing specialized immigration services to corporate and personal clients. Larlee Rosenberg has since grown into a team of nine dedicated lawyers, making it the largest boutique immigration law firm in Western Canada. With decades of pooled experience, Larlee Rosen- berg's lawyers take a collaborative approach to formulate creative and effective strategies for clients, which range from individuals to multi-national corporations. Larlee Rosenberg lawyers regularly appear before the Immigration and Refugee Board and the Federal Court, volunteer and instruct at local bar and profes- sional associations, serve on consultative committees and are regularly published. Mamann Sandaluk & Kingwell LLP Toronto migrationlaw.com One of the largest immigration law practices in Canada, Mamann Sandaluk & Kingwell LLP represents clients in all types of immigration, citizenship and refugee protection matters, including U.S. immigration. Due to the firm's reputation, its lawyers are regularly sought out as experts on immigration issues by the national and international media. Recently, Mamann Sandaluk & Kingwell expanded to provide civil liti- gation services with the goal of assisting clients by seeking civil remedies for their mistreatment by immigration authorities, such as in the wrongful detention case of Olajide Ogunye, a Canadian citizen who was detained for eight months by immigration authorities. Sherritt Greene Immigration Law Calgary sherrittgreene.com Sherritt Greene was formed in 1998 by veteran immigration lawyers Michael Greene and Michael Sherritt. It has become one of Alberta's premiere immigration law firms, serving individual clients and corporations from around the world, including major energy and utility firms. The firm's legal team has earned a solid reputation among clients, courts, government officials and the legal community for its integrity, professionalism and effectiveness. The boutique works on compliance policies, is frequently asked to bring senior executives and specialists to Canada on short notice and acts for individuals and families in all areas of immigration law. As well as six licensed lawyers, the firm has a golden retriever, Morgan, who faithfully attends work and acts as the firm's greeter. Partner Greene is a past national president and currently acts as senior advisor to the executive of the National Immigration Section of the Canadian Bar Association. Waldman & Associates Toronto waldmanlaw.ca Waldman & Associates was founded in 1979 by Lorne Waldman, who was recently awarded the Order of Canada for his work as an immigration and refugee lawyer. The firm, now a team of 11 lawyers, acts in a wide range of immigration and refugee matters with an emphasis on complex litigation before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada and the Federal Court. Waldman & Associates has been involved in many cases defending human rights in immigration, including: Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care et al. v. Attorney General of Canada et al. (challenging cuts to refugee health care); Ishaq v. Canada (challenging the niqab ban in citizenship ceremonies); Hassouna v. Canada (challenging the citizenship revocation procedures); and J.P. and G.J. v. Canada (which clarified the law on inadmissibility for people smuggling). The firm is frequently consulted by media outlets to provide opinions on immigration cases as well as issues relating to immigration and refugee law. Zaifman Law Winnipeg zaifmanlaw.com Kenneth Zaifman was an associate at Kopstein Kimmelman & Co. when, in 1979, he assisted a client facing deportation, his first immigration case. He then founded Zaifman Law in 1986. The firm now has a staff of 12, with four lawyers including Zaifman. He runs the firm with his wife and managing partner Mira Thow. He is past chairman of the Canadian Bar Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Manitoba Bar Association. The firm's business includes litigating immigration refusals, temporary and permanent residency, U.S. immigration and waivers and business immigration. TOP IMMIGRATION BOUTIQUES