Michelle S. Ausdemore, Founding Shareholder Send email
Ms. Ausdemore has practiced immigration and nationality law for more than 10 years and holds Martindale-Hubbell's AV rating, their highest distinction. She represents both small and large companies in business immigration matters, including H-1Bs, L-1s, TNs, O-1s, labor certifications, immigrant visa petitions and applications for adjustment of status.
Ms. Ausdemore provides strategic legal advice to clients and coalitions, lobbying for comprehensive immigration reform through federal legislative changes. Specifically, she currently represents healthcare employers seeking the creation of a nonimmigrant visa category for registered nurses. She also provides strategic advice to businesses regarding workplace verification (I-9) compliance requirements, worksite enforcement actions and the consequences of unauthorized employment.
Education
- Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, University of Notre Dame Law School, 1993
- Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, Alma College, Alma, Michigan 1990
Clerkships
- Law Clerk to the Honorable Cornelia G. Kennedy, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 1993-94
Memberships & Recognition
- Named in "Best Lawyers" 2010 Edition for Immigration Law
- AV Rated - Martindale Hubbell's Highest Distinction
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- American Bar Association
- Maricopa County Bar Association
Speaking Engagements
Michelle frequently speaks to employers and associations on workplace verification (I-9) compliance, business visas, critical immigration changes, and emerging issues in employment-based immigration.
John K. Ausdemore, Founding Shareholder and Executive Director Send email
Mr. Ausdemore's practice concentrates on employment-based immigration, including nonimmigrant visas for professionals and labor certifications. He represents both small and large companies in business immigration matters, including H-1Bs, L-1s, TNs, O-1s, labor certifications, immigrant visa petitions and applications for adjustment of status.
He received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 1993. He also received a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in Business from the University of Southern California in 1989.
Drusilla Stobinske, Case Manager Send email
Drusilla assists with the preparation and filing of documentation for nonimmigrant visa applications, including H-1B and L-1 applications. Her practice emphasizes employment-based immigrant petitions, including PERM labor certifications, immigrant petitions and adjustment of status applications.
Drusilla graduate with honors with a bachelor's degree in History from Arizona State University. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor's Society).
Dalit Zagorin, Case Manager Send email
Dalit prepares and files documentation for nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications. Her expertise lies in preparing employment-based nonimmigrant petitions, including H-1Bs, L-1s, and TNs.
Dalit graduated with honors with a Bachelor's in International Relations and French from Claremont McKenna College.
Andrea Thompson, Case Manager Send email
Andrea assists with the preparation and filing of documentation for nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications. Her expertise lies in preparing employment-based nonimmigrant petitions, including H-1Bs, L-1s, and TNs. She also prepares a variety of employment-based permanent residency cases.
Andrea graduated with honors with a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, from the University of Notre Dame.
Anna Pristo, Case Manager Send email
Anna assists with the preparation and filing of documentation for nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications. Her expertise lies in preparing employment-based nonimmigrant petitions, including H-1Bs, L-1s, and TNs. She also prepares a variety of employment-based permanent residency cases.
Anna graduated with a bachelor's degree in Communication from the University of Arizona.
