Berardi Immigration Law is proud to announce the promotions of Ruth Garbanzo, Esq. and Cara Cox, Esq. to Senior Associate Attorney. The dual promotion reflects the firm’s continued growth and its commitment to recognizing the depth of legal skill, client dedication, and leadership that Ruth and Cara bring to Berardi Immigration Law every day.
“Ruth and Cara represent everything we look for in our attorneys; sharp legal minds, genuine care for the people and companies they represent, and the drive to go the extra mile on every case,” said Rosanna Berardi, Esq., Managing Partner of Berardi Immigration Law. “This promotion is well earned, and I couldn’t be prouder to see them take on this next step with us.”
About Ruth Garbanzo, Esq.
Ruth Garbanzo focuses her practice on guiding corporate clients through the employment-based green card process, with particular strength in permanent labor certifications, including PERM, for employers across Information Technology, Engineering Services, and Healthcare. She handles a broad range of employment-based matters including H-1B, TN, and L-1A/B petitions, as well as EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 green cards with a special focus on physician immigration and healthcare cases, including J-1 waivers, physician National Interest Waivers, and Schedule A cases.
Ruth earned her legal education at South Texas College of Law Houston, where she also served as an Equal Justice America Fellow, contributing to immigration cases involving T-visas, U-visas, and VAWA matters. Before joining Berardi Immigration Law, she built her early career as an Associate Attorney at an employment-based immigration firm in Houston, Texas. Ruth is known for her client-centered approach, ensuring that every client feels informed, supported, and confident throughout their immigration journey.
“Over the past three years, I’ve had the opportunity to grow alongside a talented team at Berardi Immigration Law. I’m grateful for the firm’s confidence in promoting me to Senior Associate Attorney and look forward to continuing to provide excellent client service, support my colleagues, and contribute to the firm’s continued success.” – Ruth Garbanzo, Esq.
About Cara Cox, Esq.
Cara Cox is a business immigration attorney focused on employment-based matters for multinational corporations and individual clients, helping companies facilitate the seamless movement and integration of international talent while maintaining full compliance with immigration regulations.
Born in Ecuador and raised in Central New York, Cara comes from a family steeped in law and international business, and that background has shaped her career path ever since. After beginning in insurance defense, Cara transitioned into immigration law to pursue more meaningful, people-centered work. Her experience includes time with the in-house immigration team of a large corporate tech company, an AmLaw firm, a boutique West Coast immigration firm, and pro bono work supporting victims of domestic violence and crime before returning to her hometown of Buffalo to join Berardi Immigration Law.
Cara earned her Juris Doctor, with a concentration in Cross-Border Legal Studies, from the University at Buffalo School of Law in 2016, where she served on the Buffalo Human Rights Law Review and competed on the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Team. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, with Honors, and Political Science, also from the University at Buffalo.
“I am excited to step into the role of Senior Associate Attorney at Berardi Immigration Law. Since joining the firm, I have had the opportunity to work alongside an incredible team and help clients navigate complex immigration matters, and I look forward to continuing to grow while delivering the exceptional service our clients deserve.” – Cara Cox, Esq.
About Berardi Immigration Law
Berardi Immigration Law is a Buffalo-based business immigration law firm led by Managing Partner Rosanna Berardi, Esq. Guided by the belief that nobody should navigate immigration alone, the firm helps employers and individuals across the country and around the world prepare and file the cases that move business, and lives, forward. Berardi Immigration Law maintains offices in Buffalo, Newport Beach, and New York, with international offices in Toronto and London.
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