Seven attorneys honored for excellence in immigration law across three U.S. offices.
Philadelphia, PA: Green & Spiegel U.S. is proud to announce that seven of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, a prestigious peer-reviewed publication recognizing outstanding legal professionals across the United States.
The firm’s 2027 honorees are:
- Jonathan A. Grode – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Emily M. Cohen – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Dana Imperia – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Katelyn Hufe Karahan – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Wendy Castor Hess – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Ksenia Maiorova – Orlando, Florida
- Kerry E. Doyle – Boston, Massachusetts
This year’s results mark a significant milestone for Green & Spiegel U.S. With seven attorneys recognized, the firm has achieved its highest number of Best Lawyers honorees to date. The 2027 edition also includes four first-time honorees: Emily M. Cohen, Dana Imperia, Katelyn Hufe Karahan, and Kerry E. Doyle. Jonathan A. Grode received the distinction for the fifth consecutive year, Ksenia Maiorova earned her second consecutive recognition, and Wendy Castor Hess continued her long-standing record of recognition in The Best Lawyers in America®, having been honored numerous times throughout her distinguished career, including twice as Lawyer of the Year for Immigration Law in Philadelphia.
“I’m proud to see so many of my colleagues recognized this year,” said Jonathan A. Grode, U.S. Managing Partner of Green & Spiegel U.S. “Each of these attorneys brings exceptional knowledge, dedication, and compassion to their clients every day. Their recognition reflects not only individual achievement, but the collaborative culture we’ve built as a firm and our shared commitment to providing exceptional immigration counsel.”
The attorneys recognized in this year’s edition represent a broad range of experience across business immigration, global mobility, sports immigration, corporate compliance, federal litigation, family- and humanitarian-based immigration, immigration policy, and employment-based immigration strategy. Together, they serve businesses of every size, from startups to multinational corporations, as well as universities, healthcare institutions, professional sports organizations, entrepreneurs, and individuals navigating the U.S. immigration system.
For more than four decades, Green & Spiegel U.S. has built a reputation for providing strategic, client-focused immigration counsel in an increasingly complex legal landscape. The firm’s continued recognition in The Best Lawyers in America® reflects its commitment to legal excellence, innovation, and exceptional client service.
Published annually since 1983, The Best Lawyers in America® is regarded as one of the legal profession’s most respected peer-review publications. Attorneys are selected based entirely on confidential evaluations from their peers, recognizing excellence within specific practice areas and geographic regions.
