Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP, a nationally recognized leader in U.S. immigration law, is proud to announce that nine of its attorneys have been honored in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, with Managing Partner William (Bill) Stock earning the distinguished “Lawyer of the Year” for the third time.
The Best Lawyers in America®
Five Klasko attorneys have earned a spot in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 edition in Philadelphia, PA. Longtime honorees H. Ronald (Ron) Klasko (since 1991), Bill Stock (since 2003), and Elise Fialkowski (since 2018) continue to be acknowledged for their outstanding contributions to immigration law. Joining them this year are Michele Madera and Natalia Gouz, whose inclusion reflects their exceptional dedication and expertise.
“Lawyer of the Year”
In addition to Bill Stock’s listing in The Best Lawyers in America®, he has also been awarded the prestigious 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” honor, a distinction granted to only one lawyer per practice area in each region.
Since it was first published in 1983, “Best Lawyers® has become a guide to legal excellence, with selections based entirely on peer review. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers® ‘the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.’”
About the Honorees:
- Ron Klasko, Chairman and a founding partner, is a former AILA National President, and the only attorney twice honored with the AILA Founders Award.
- Bill Stock, Managing Partner and a founding partner, is also a former AILA National President and has been recognized annually by Best Lawyers® since 2004 and Chambers and Partners since 2006.
- Elise Fialkowski, Co-Chair of the firm’s Corporate Practice Area, received the prestigious 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” award and is widely recognized as a leading speaker on employment-based immigration and compliance.
- Michele Madera, Co-Chair of the firm’s Corporate Practice Area, advises corporate clients on workforce immigration strategies and compliance, with leadership roles in AILA.
- Natalia Gouz is an emerging leader in business immigration serving clients across industries, including telecommunications, investment management, information technology, manufacturing, and higher education.
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
The firm is also proud to announce that four of our talented associates have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Congratulations to Nigel James, Alison Li, Nicholas Lowrey, and Wei Zhong for their demonstrated professional excellence and rising leadership in immigration law.
- Nigel James (Philadelphia, PA) – Skilled in employment- and family-based immigration, including EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW, and O-1 petitions.
- Alison Li (New York, NY) – EB-5 program authority, advising investors, developers, and regional centers on compliance and filings.
- Nicholas Lowrey (Washington, DC) – Represents clients across industries, with a focus on innovative compliance solutions and business immigration.
- Wei Zhong (New York, NY) – Provides comprehensive immigration counsel, with extensive experience supporting EB-5 investors.
About Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP: Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP has offices in Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, D.C., and provides top-tier legal services to individuals, multinational corporations, small companies, universities, and hospitals. For over a decade, the firm has been ranked among the top business immigration law firms in the United States and the world by Chambers and Partners. It has also been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s “Best Law Firms” and one of the “Best Companies to Work For.” For more information, please see www.klaskolaw.com.orld Report. For more information, please see www.klaskolaw.com.
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