Archives: Team

After completing her college education, Alissa worked for many years in Health Information Management at a level 2 trauma hospital in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Her professional experiences, coupled with a desire for a new career path, led her back to her alma mater, Northern Michigan University. There, she promptly earned a Bachelor of Science degree […]

Ruth Garbanzo is a highly experienced attorney who specializes in immigration law, particularly in assisting corporate clients with the employment-based green card process. She has a strong track record in successfully guiding employers from various industries – including Information Technology, Engineering Services, and Healthcare – through the complex process of obtaining permanent labor certifications for […]

Nicole Ziolkowski holds a M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Medaille College, and a B.A. in English, Writing, and Communications from SUNY College at Buffalo. Her educational journey has been a perfect blend of honing her leadership skills and cultivating her passion for effective communication. Prior to joining Berardi Immigration Law, Nicole distinguished herself as a […]

Andrea Godfread-Brown is a highly accomplished Senior Counsel at Berardi Immigration Law with over two decades of private practice experience. With profound expertise in healthcare-related immigration matters, Andrea is a valuable asset to the firm. Throughout her career, Andrea has dedicated herself to mastering the intricacies of healthcare-related immigration. Her focus lies in providing critical […]

Erin Ruiz (she/her) is a fabulous addition to Berardi Immigration Law’s paralegal team. Erin’s work experience has given her the opportunity to help people from all walks of life. After studying Spanish and Latin American Studies during her undergraduate degree, her desire to make a difference in the lives of others led her to intern […]

Berardi Immigration Law is delighted to have Gabriella Walsh join our team! Gabriella was originally hired as a Legal Intern, but after beginning her journey through law school, she began her role of Law Clerk. Previously, Gabriella helped to keep our firm’s robust blog going, allowing our readers to stay informed on the latest news […]

Lindsey Hornung is an imperative part of the Berardi Immigration Law team. As a Law Clerk at Berardi Immigration Law, Lindsey assists our attorney team with both immigrant (EB-1A, Eb-2, EB-3) and nonimmigrant petitions (H-1B, TN, L-1). She also enjoys being a part of our PERM team, assisting our attorneys throughout all phases of this […]

Anna O’Neill is an incredible asset to the Berardi Immigration Law team. Her joyful spirit is equally matched by her true wealth of knowledge and experience in the immigration industry. Anna is an irreplaceable member of our PERM team. She possesses an in-depth understanding of many complex PERM concepts and functions, including prevailing wage analysis, […]

Kelly Henault is a dynamic immigration paralegal with experience in the immigration sphere stemming back to 2012. Initially a Front Office Coordinator at a notable Buffalo immigration firm, Kelly was quickly promoted to Legal Assistant, where she prepared, reviewed and filed application for Adjustment of Status, I-130/IVPs, applications for Naturalization, L-1 petitions, O-1 petitions, E-1/E-2s, […]

Julia Erbacher is pure joy. She is not only extremely bright, but is a kind and compassionate soul, making her a perfect fit for working in the field of immigration law. Julia is the first person to bring you flowers after a bad day or bring the team a quart of strawberries on a sunny day.  As […]