Andrea Godfread-Brown

Senior Counsel

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 legal representation for hospitals and medical practice groups. She adeptly navigates the complex processes involved in helping these clients hire foreign nationals, including nurses, physicians, physician assistants, and more. Andrea’s success in this field is underpinned by her distinguished academic credentials, including her law degree from the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and an undergraduate degree in Russian Studies from University of Illinois, Champagne-Urbana.

In addition to her specialization in healthcare, Andrea possesses a wide-ranging repertoire of legal skills that cover various immigration matters. She has extensive experience handling J waivers, H-1Bs, O-1s, and EB permanent resident petitions. Her expertise also extends to assisting clients in diverse sectors such as healthcare, IT consulting, and engineering with employment-based green cards.

Furthermore, Andrea actively expands her professional reach by helping small businesses and start-ups in the tech and engineering sectors. She offers guidance in sponsoring their employees for H-1B and EB-1/EB-2 green cards, allowing these organizations to attract and retain top talent.

Beyond her legal accomplishments, Andrea’s presence at Berardi Immigration Law enriches the firm’s depth and breadth of expertise. She seamlessly combines her substantial knowledge with practical experience, delivering an unparalleled level of service to her clients. Her contributions to our team are invaluable, making her an integral part of our success.