Jonathan Grode Retains Band 1 Recognition While Dana Imperia, Emily Cohen, and Wendy Castor Hess Receive Band 2 Rankings for Immigration Law in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA:
Green & Spiegel U.S. is proud to announce its recognition as a Band 1 Firm for Immigration in Pennsylvania in the Chambers USA 2026 Guide, reinforcing the firm’s position among the nation’s leading practices in business and family immigration law.
In addition to the firm’s Band 1 recognition, Jonathan Grode has once again been ranked as a Band 1 Lawyer for Immigration, while Dana Imperia, Emily Cohen, and Wendy Castor Hess have each been recognized as Band 2 Lawyers.
“This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the collective talent and dedication of our entire team,” said Jonathan Grode. “Our elevation to Band 1 demonstrates the trust our clients place in us and our commitment to delivering practical, innovative immigration solutions in an increasingly complex legal environment.”
Published annually, the Chambers USA Guide identifies the nation’s leading law firms and attorneys through one of the legal industry’s most rigorous independent research processes. The 2026 guide is based on more than 77,000 interviews with clients and market sources and includes nearly 30,000 lawyer rankings and 12,000 ranked practice groups. Rankings are determined through extensive market feedback, analysis of recent work, and evaluation of legal expertise, client service, and professional reputation.
Jonathan Grode, U.S. Managing Partner, has worked continuously in the U.S. business immigration law field since 1999. He is experienced in securing nonimmigrant and immigrant visas for a diverse range of clients, including startups, multinational corporations, physicians, scientific researchers, artists, entertainers, and athletes. He also has significant experience handling enforcement actions by the Department of Labor and the Department of Homeland Security. Jonathan serves as an adjunct professor at Temple University Beasley School of Law and is a frequent speaker and author on immigration law and policy.
Dana Imperia, Partner, has practiced exclusively in immigration law since 2005, focusing on corporate immigration for multinational and domestic employers. She advises Fortune 500 companies, global organizations, and institutional clients on workforce mobility, employment-based visas, PERM labor certifications, executive transfers, and long-term immigration strategy. Dana also leads the firm’s outbound/global immigration practice, managing clients’ international mobility needs across jurisdictions worldwide.
Emily Cohen, Partner, has practiced exclusively in Immigration and Nationality Law since 1989, representing the full spectrum of business and individual immigration clients, including multinational corporations, information technology companies, healthcare institutions, and academic and research organizations. A leading immigration attorney in Philadelphia, she previously established the Immigration Law Center as a community resource and has written and lectured extensively on immigration law for universities and corporate audiences.
Wendy Castor Hess, Of Counsel, has practiced Immigration and Nationality Law exclusively since 1980 in private practice, government service, and nonprofit organizations. She provides strategic nonimmigrant and immigrant immigration solutions for individuals and businesses, with particular experience serving the medical, university, pharmaceutical, and information technology sectors, as well as advising on I-9 compliance and family immigration matters. Fluent in Spanish, Wendy has served as trusted counsel to the Mexican Consulate in Philadelphia and is a frequent national speaker and author on immigration topics.
For additional information and the full Chambers USA 2026 rankings, visit the Chambers USA Guide: https://chambers.com/legal-guide/usa-5
