Partner Laura J. Mazel and Associate Attorney Lisa I. Baker spoke at the 2009 American Immigration Lawyers Association California Chapters Conference in Marina Del Rey on November 12-14.  Laura’s presentation covered issues related to the Department of Labor’s PERM Labor Certification process, focusing on current strategies and pitfalls for the employer-sponsored PERM in the context of Reductions in Force and supervised recruitment.  Lisa reviewed legal challenges and creative alternatives for the long-pending Adjustment of Status applicant. 

Weaver Schlenger & Mazel has been recognized by Chambers and Partners USA 2009 guide as one of the top corporate immigration law firms in California.  The guide emphasized the firm’s “broad experience in the sector, encompassing both corporate matters and work for individuals.” Partner and founder Mary Jane Weaver was cited for her "top-quality, on-the-mark and prompt work" for corporations. Partner Kirsten Schlenger was praised as a "perceptive practitioner and good generalist," whose expertise extends to immigration court work for corporate and academic clients.

For the sixth year in a row, Kirsten Schlenger has been named a Northern California “Super Lawyer” by her peers in the immigration field.  Additionally, associate Lisa Baker is listed as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers 2009.