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Cecilia Lai

Of Counsel   |   Austin

Cecilia Lai is a business immigration attorney with over a decade of experience advising employers on complex, high-volume immigration programs across various industries such as technology, biopharma, media, and financial services.

Cecilia counsels employers on all aspects of employment-based immigration matters. She works closely with clients to navigate evolving immigration regulations, manage risk, and support sophisticated global mobility needs.

In addition to her client work, Cecilia has spoken on podcasts, webinars, and at industry conferences on O-1 and EB-1 extraordinary-ability strategy, adjudication trends, and best practices, reflecting her experience in these areas. She is known for her collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and for partnering with stakeholders to design immigration programs aligned with business objectives, talent retention, and long-term success.

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