Green and Spiegel U.S. leadership is recognized for exceptional client service and industry impact in globally competitive research process.
Philadelphia, PA: Green and Spiegel U.S. is proud to announce that Jonathan A. Grode, U.S. Practice Director (Managing Partner), has been selected as a 2026 Lexology Client Choice Award winner in the category of Immigration Law – USA (Pennsylvania). Grode will be formally recognized at the Awards Ceremony, held on March 19, 2026 in London, UK.
Established in 2005, the Lexology Client Choice Awards honor legal professionals who deliver unparalleled client care, responsiveness, and strategic value. Winners can only be nominated by in-house counsel, so the award represents a direct endorsement from those who work most closely with legal practitioners and rely on their judgment in high-stakes matters.
“Receiving this recognition is deeply meaningful because it comes directly from our clients,” said Jonathan Grode. “Immigration law is ultimately about helping people build lives, careers, and futures. I’m incredibly grateful for the trust our clients place in us and proud of the Green and Spiegel team, whose commitment to excellence makes honors like this possible.”
This year’s Client Choice research evaluated 968 lawyers, 28 barristers, and 165 consulting experts across 756 firms in 90 countries, drawing on thousands of client assessments across more than 15 service criteria. These include commercial awareness, communication, value for money, industry knowledge, responsiveness, and ethical standards, ensuring that each honoree truly stands apart for exceptional client service.
Jonathan is also designated as a Thought Leader – USA (Immigration) on the Lexology Index. This distinction places him among a highly selective group identified through an even broader research framework that evaluates 2,722 lawyers, 271 consulting experts, and 971 firms nationwide. Thought Leaders are recognized for shaping the practice of law through their expertise, strategic insight, and ability to innovate and inspire. Jonathan’s inclusion reflects not only his mastery of complex immigration matters but also his influence on how immigration law is practiced, understood, and taught across the country.
Jonathan Grode has worked continuously in the U.S. business immigration law field since 1999. He is experienced in obtaining nonimmigrant and immigrant visas for new company start-ups, professional workers at larger corporate entities, artists and entertainers, athletes, physicians, and scientific researchers. In addition, he has significant experience dealing with the Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security enforcement actions. Mr. Grode has been a panelist and moderator on immigration law topics for numerous organizations, including the American Bar Association, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, French Chamber for Commerce and Industry (Paris, France), and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He regularly writes for industry publications and academic journals.
