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Lawdragon Names Benesch Partner Alan Rothenbuecher Among Leading Immigration Lawyers of 2026

May 15, 2026

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Benesch is pleased to announce that Partner Alan Rothenbuecher has been selected to the 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers guide, which recognizes the nation’s top attorneys advising individuals and organizations on complex immigration matters.

The Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers guide honors practitioners who serve as “leading lights for individuals and businesses seeking hope, opportunity, and better days,” with a focus on areas including global mobility, impact advocacy, and asylum and refugee matters.

Alan Rothenbuecher

Alan has a robust business immigration practice, where he regularly advises companies on strategic approaches to employing foreign nationals on both a temporary and permanent basis. He assists clients with visas, work authorization, permanent residency, and citizenship, and counsels multinational corporations on the transfer of international personnel to the United States.

In addition, Alan represents employers and individuals before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. embassies worldwide. His practice also includes defending employers in immigration-related audits and proceedings, as well as advising on compliance issues, including I‑9 and E‑Verify requirements. He frequently trains human resources professionals on best practices related to employment verification and immigration compliance.

Alan is a Fellow of the American Bar Association and has been recognized as an AV Peer Review Rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell and an Ohio Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters.