Education
Boston University School of Law, J.D.
- cum laude; Paul J. Liacos Scholar; Dean's Award (Professional Responsibility)
- U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review, Boston Immigration Court, Intern
University of Michigan, B.A.
- French and Political Science
- Canadian Parliament, Intern; U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Ottawa, Intern
Admissions
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
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Overview
Meghan Covino focuses her practice on employment-based immigration. She successfully represents national and international companies in obtaining authorization for employees to work temporarily and permanently in the United States.
- Manages the PERM labor certification process on behalf of companies, having conducted recruitment in 29 states in a wide range of industries, filing more than 300 successful applications
- Represents Canadian and U.S.-affiliated companies at the Detroit border in obtaining work authorization for Canadian employees to work in the U.S.
- Advises clients on Form I-9 and E-Verify compliance, providing training and internal audit assistance
- Successfully obtained H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, O-1, and other non-immigrant statuses
- Provides internal training on immigration basics to help clients understand complex immigration concepts
Experience
Prior Experience
- University of Michigan, Manager, Faculty and Staff Immigration Services, 2005-2006
- Law Offices of Robert Birach, P.C., Associate Attorney, 2004-2005
Clerkships
- Judge Richard E. Galway, Judge William J. Groff, Judge Bernard J. Hampsey, Jr., and Judge Gary E. Hicks, New Hampshire Superior Court, Clerk, 2002-2003
Recognition
Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America, 2016-2021
- Recognized in practice area of Immigration Law
- Michigan Super Lawyers, Recognized as a Rising Star, 2011-2017
- DBusiness, Top Lawyers, 2013 and 2016
Professional & Community Involvement
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, Michigan Chapter, 2005-present
- Executive Board, Secretary
- Global Detroit Committee
- Brown Bag Lunch Series Committee
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Liaison Committee
- New Member Committee, Former Member