Lorraine D'Alessio

I am the CEO and Founder of D’Alessio Law Group, a leading global immigration, entertainment, and corporate law firm recognized as the 2024 Best Law Firm in California by the Business Excellence Awards. With offices in Los Angeles, Dallas, Silicon Valley, Miami, Toronto, and London, alongside satellite locations in Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, and Karachi, my firm serves professionals in tech, corporate, and creative industries worldwide.Originally from Toronto, I earned degrees in political science, public administration, and U.S. law from top institutions in Canada and the United States. Before my ascension as a leading expert in immigration law, I spent several years as a Ford Model and worked globally as an actress and business development consultant on campaigns for brands such as Snickers, Lipton, and Volkswagen, using my first-hand experience as an immigrant to offer my clients a one-of-a-kind, empathetic service.My expertise in securing business and employment visas has earned me consistent accolades, including being named a Super Lawyer from 2023 to 2025 and a Rising Star every year since 2012. In 2024, I was honored as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers by the Los Angeles Business Journal, adding to my recognition as a recipient of the Top 25 Women of Influence award. I serve on the boards of MangoRX, American International Holdings Corporation, Artists for Change, and the Young Presidents’ Organization, and have lent my counsel to U.S. embassies worldwide and the World Trade Center. My professional affiliations include the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Century City Bar Association, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association.Through my work, my team and I have helped countless organizations gain a competitive edge within their industries, including such leading names as Expert Dojo, The Alchemist, Los Angeles Venture Association, Ecole 42, Plug and Play Tech Center, Food Network, ACTRA, Next Models, e-gaming titan FaZe Clan, and many others.As a sought-after speaker, thought leader, and writer, I have contributed my expertise to numerous industry events, including the Toronto International Film Festival, the COLCOA Film Festival, Film Independent, VidCon, and more. I regularly contribute articles and commentary to esteemed publications including the Los Angeles Times, The Startup, Awareness Ties Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, LA Business Journal, Playback Media, and other leading outlets, sharing insights on immigration, entrepreneurship, business growth, and the evolving global workforce.