Join us for an informative session with Ellen Freeman (MPIA/JD ’99), an experienced immigration attorney, who will provide valuable insights into the U.S. immigration process. This event is designed to help international students better understand their options for employment after graduation.

Topics will include:

• Visa options
• Steps to take during your academic program to prepare for the immigration process.
• Common challenges and how to navigate them.
• Tips for working with employers on sponsorship.

Ellen Freeman is founding partner of Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group, PLLC.  Her practice focuses on the needs of business, manufacturing, academia, robotics, emerging technology, pharma, healthcare, and the arts.  With 25 years of experience in all facets of employment-based immigration, Freeman has been recognized for her expertise as the Lawyer of the Year for 2022 and 2024 by Best Lawyers in America and Thought Leader by Who’s Who in Corporate Immigration and Lexology’s Client Choice Award Winner. She is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.  Freeman served as an elected board member of the Board of Governors of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (2018 – 2021), as well as on the Editorial Board for Immigration Law for Law 360.  Ellen is the past Chair of the Global Migration Section of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and serves on its Business Immigration Taskforce. Ellen Freeman Immigration Law Group, PLLC is woman-owned small diverse business certified by both WBENC and Pennsylvania SBC, has been by the US News & World Report as Best Law Firm for the practice of Immigration Law. Ellen Serves on the Boards of Vibrant Pittsburgh, Literacy Pittsburgh, Cultural Trust Dance Council, United way Women Leadership Council and supports numerous causes. Ellen is the recipient of the 2018 Pittsburgh Business Times Women of Influence Award and 2023 Women of Achievement Award from Cribs for Kids.