MICHAEL F. TURANSICK
Highland Park,IL
Summary
Nationally recognized immigration lawyer with several decades of experience managing and coordinating U.S. and global immigration services. Adept at leading and motivating teams and leveraging technology to enhance productivity. Proven ability to negotiate with senior U.S. government officials to receive desired outcomes. Experienced in strategic development and management of large scale and sophisticated global immigration programs. Dedicated to attaining the highest levels of service and team satisfaction.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Policy & Practice Counsel
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Washington, DC
10.2020 - Current
- Coordinate legislative and administrative advocacy efforts for global organization of 16,000 lawyers to enhance overall efficiency of U.S. immigration processes.
- Liaise with senior U.S. Government officials in connection with proposed changes to immigration law and policy.
- Develop policy recommendations for the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security, Labor, and State to enhance efficiency, reduce backlogs, and provide greater consistency in adjudications.
Partner and Senior Counsel
Fragomen
Chicago, IL
07.2001 - 07.2020
- Managing Partner of 100+ employee office of global immigration firm during period when the office became the largest and most successful immigration practice in the Midwest.
- Directed multiple client service teams while simultaneously directing legal, financial, human resources, operational, and business development activities of the office.
- Managed professional relationships with government officials, major multinational clients, global immigration business partners, and other industry stakeholders.
- Established a culture of client service excellence and provided leadership and mentoring to high-volume, high-performance professional teams.
- Utilized data analytics to drive innovation, strategic decision making and processing efficiencies, thus enhancing overall performance.
Partner and Counsel
Fragomen
New York, NY
07.1996 - 06.2001
- Managed several high performing professional client service teams and served as primary contact for corporate clientele.
- Analyzed strategies, developed options, prepared proposals and implemented projects for large multinational clients on a broad range of immigration services.
- Hired, managed and mentored lawyers and paralegal support staff.
Education
J.D - Law
Fordham Law School
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Political Science (Public Administration)
Fordham University
Bronx, NYSkills
- US and Global Immigration Compliance
- Developing and Adapting Immigration Policies
- Proven Management and Leadership Skills
- Passionate Customer Service Advocate
- Training, Mentoring and Counseling Stakeholders
- Working with Senior Government Officials and C Suite Executives to Achieve Goals
- Using Data Analytics to Enhance Operational Efficiency
Affiliations
Member, N.Y. State Bar, Employee Relocation Council, American Immigration Council, Recipient of Pro Bono Service Award from Fordham Law School (2020).
Timeline
Supervisory Policy & Practice Counsel
American Immigration Lawyers Association
10.2020 - Current
Partner and Senior Counsel
Fragomen
07.2001 - 07.2020
Partner and Counsel
Fragomen
07.1996 - 06.2001
J.D - Law
Fordham Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (Public Administration)
Fordham University
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