Liam Schwartz
Principal
liam@lsa-law.com

 Liam Schwartz is a recognized authority in employment-based visas and consular law. All of his professional endeavors are supported and nurtured by the team of extraordinarily talented individuals, who are listed below.

Liam's recent (2008-09) professional awards and activities include the following:

• Two peer selections as one of the world's most highly regarded corporate immigration lawyers: International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers; and Best Lawyers International. 

 • Columnist, "Consular Corner," ILW.COM (readership of 30,000+).

• Current chair, Visa Committee, Israel-America Chamber of Commerce.

• Immediate past chair, Department of State Liaison Committee, American Immigration Law Association (AILA).

• Current Co-chair, Consular Liaison Committee, AILA Rome District Chapter.

• Current chair, 2009 AILA Rome District Chapter Spring Conference.

• Discussion leader, ILW.COM Department of State seminar series (with the participation of U.S. consular officers from around the world; in-house immigration attorneys from Walt Disney, Nike and McKinsey; and prominent immigration law colleagues).

• Discussion leader, "The Consular Mind at Work in NIV Cases" (2008 AILA Annual Conference);

• Moderator, "E Visas Made Easy" seminar, co-sponsored by the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce and the Israel Diamond Exchange, and featuring the entire E visa section of the United States Embassy in Tel-Aviv.

• Speaker, "Advanced E Visa Issues", 2008 AILA Rome District Chapter Fall Conference.

• Organizer, AILA Tour of the U.S. Consulate General, Vancouver.

• Co-author, "Israeli Work Visas," AILA Going Global: Trends in Outbound Immigration (2009).

• Author, "U.S. Embassy/Tel-Aviv" and "U.S. Consulate General/Jerusalem," The Visa Processing Guide and Consular Posts Handbook (2008-09).

• Author, "Consular Processing of E-1 Visas at the U.S. Embassy in Tel-Aviv, Israel", The International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers 2008.

• Co-author, "'DO's' and 'DON’T's' for Attorneys Representing Visa Applicants (and for Consular Officers, Too!)", Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook (2008-09).

• Manager, Visa Forum, YNET (www.Ynet.co.il).

• Manager, Visa Forum, Israelis Abroad (www.Israelisabroad.com).

Again, none of the above could have been achieved without the dedication and support of the amazing individuals who comprise our law office.

Liam holds a J.D. degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School and a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University. He is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey and Israel. Liam can be reached at: Liam@lsa-law.com

Shanni Alexandrovitz, Esq.
Senior Associate
shanni@lsa-law.com

Shanni leads our U.S. corporate immigration practice, with sub-specialties in visas relating to extraordinary ability employees, family issues, investors and artists and entertainers. She is admitted to practice law in both Israel and New York, and is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) as well as the Israeli Bar Association.
Shanni holds an LL.B. from the Israel College of Management.
Shanni's recent professional activities have included:

Lecture – “Opening US Sales Offices and Subsidiaries” at the Export Institute in Tel Aviv

Chapter contributions to the book “Visas to the U.S. – Relocation” – Globes Library Publishing (in Hebrew)

Shanni’s talents as a business immigration attorney are evidenced by the following recent examples of cases she’s successfully handled:

E-1 and Blanket L visas for U.S.- bound executives of a leading Israeli bank

E-1 and regular L-1 visas, and Green Cards, for the CEO and the VPs of Israel's largest food concern

EB-1 (Extraordinary Ability) for one of Israel’s top film directors

R-1 for the Director of a major Jewish spiritual, intellectual, and cultural center

O-1 for the CFO of the world’s foremost designer of higher-tech alcohol plants and refining systems

L-1 for the Sales & Marketing Director of a major public (NYSE) company in the field of fabric design

L-1s for Specialized Knowledge employees of a leading public (NASDAQ) software development company

E-1s and H-1Bs for a company that is a leader in genetic-related disease detection and monitoring

I visas for documentary film makers for major television station

Cindy heads our E-1 visa practice. A graduate of Allegheny College, Cindy earned her JD from the University of Bridgeport. She is admitted to the Connecticut Bar.
Cindy has worked with Liam Schwartz & Associates (and our predecessor firm) since 2000; previously, she was employed in the legal department of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries. She is a member in good standing of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Cindy co-authored, with Liam, the firm's E-1 Visa Guide.

Jennifer Schear
Senior Associate
jennifer@lsa-law.com

 Jennifer is the Account Manager responsible for the visa portfolios of up and coming Israeli start-ups in the Silicon Valley and beyond. She works closely with Israel's Venture Capital community in procuring U.S. work visas for the country's most promising start-ups.

 Jennifer also heads our Israeli work visa practice, responsible for assisting multinational concerns from around the world in relocating managers and specialists to Israel. She is the co-author, "Israeli Work Visas," AILA Going Global: Trends in Outbound Immigration (2009).

A native of Cincinnati, OH, Jennifer holds a B.A in History and Political Science from Bar Ilan University and is a graduate of the Ono Academic College Law School.
    

Brian Bolton
Consular Affairs Specialist
brian@lsa-law.com

As LSA's consular processing expert, Brian uses his wealth of knowledge about American visas and immigration procedures to assist our clients with a wide range of services, from exploring relocation options to preparing for the visa interview.

Dr. Michal Schwartz
Finance
michal@lsa-law.com

Michal manages our Finance Department. A graduate of the Weizmann Institute in Israel, Michal has worked for LSA and our predecessor office for the past 10 years. 

Ora Matzliach
Finance
ora@lsa-law.com

Principal Bookkeeper, with over 35 years of experience. Ora oversees the firm's financial activities. Much loved by all who know her, Ora has been employed by LSA (and its predecessor law office) for three years.

Lily Zakaria
Office Manager
lily@lsa-law.com

Lily, a former resident of Los Angeles, graduated from North Hollywood High School. Returning to Israel, she served at the operational headquarters of the Israel Defense Forces. Following her discharge, she acquired rich experience with the travel industry and the visa application process. Lily is the focal point for the proactive management, administration, and smooth running of our office.