Fisher Phillips Expands Boston Office with New Immigration Partner, Associate

Fisher Phillips, one of the country’s preeminent labor and employment law firms representing employers, is pleased to announce that Brian Coughlin and Tatiana Chiu have joined the firm’s Boston office, expanding its Immigration practice on the East Coast.

Brian, who joins as Partner, brings over a decade of experience in business immigration law to Fisher Phillips. He will work with corporate clients on immigration issues related to employment authorization, employee training and general enforcement and regulatory compliance issues. Brian has worked at prominent domestic and global law firms and has extensive experience advising clients on immigration due diligence and risk management in connection with corporate mergers, acquisitions, restructuring and startups. He also regularly assists clients in preparation of employment-based and family-based immigrant visa petitions, applications for U.S. lawful permanent residence, and all categories of nonimmigrant visa petitions.

“Brian and Tatiana are excellent additions to our growing team of labor and employment attorneys across New England,” said Cheryl Pinarchick, Regional Managing Partner of Fisher Phillips’ Boston office. “Their arrival, combined with the recent arrival of Jeffrey Shapiro, reinforces our focus on building a one-stop-shop labor and employment option for employers with operations in Massachusetts and throughout New England. Our clients in the region and across the country will benefit from their extensive knowledge of corporate immigration law.”

Tatiana, who joins as an associate, also brings to Fisher Phillips her experience in corporate and business immigration matters. She counsels clients on both nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions, best practices related to the Department of Homeland Security regulations, green card processes, and Requests for Evidence. Tatiana has experience advising clients from a variety of industries, including technology, business, consulting, life sciences, and financial services.

“Over the last few months, we are proud to have expanded our Immigration practice across the country in several key locations including Detroit, Orlando, San Diego, San Francisco, and now in Boston,” said Davis Bae, Co-Chair of the firm’s Immigration practice. “Brian and Tatiana are fantastic additions to our growing national team, especially in a market where we’re working to meet the need our clients’ demand for access to the international talent pool.”

Brian earned his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School and his B.A. from Boston College. Tatiana earned her J.D. from the University of Massachusetts School of Law, Dartmouth, and her B.S. from Roger Williams University. Both are members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.