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03/05/2026

From the first woman to break the barrier in law, to the recent Olympians breaking records on snow and ice, to the BALers who make an impact in immigration every day, we celebrate the women who forge new paths and set bold trajectories.

Happy Women's History Month!

02/18/2026

Catch us in Austin next month for our session at !

Have you ever wondered what it takes for your favorite actors to travel around the world to film box office hits? BAL Partner Tiffany Derentz will join a panel of entertainment leaders for "Producing Without Borders: Navigating Global Film" — a conversation on how production companies and film studios determine where to film and how to mobilize talent, crews and more.

📆 March 13, 2026
🕓 4 - 5 p.m. CT
📍 Omni Downtown - Mansfield AB

🎬 Learn more about this show-stopping event: https://www.bal.com/perspectives/bal-events/sxsw-2026/

06/15/2025

Today, we honor the fathers and father figures who fill their role with strength, compassion and guidance.

At BAL, we proudly celebrate you for the love and dedication you bring to your families and the communities you all live in.

Happy Father's Day!

06/13/2025

🎉 Big news from the Peach State!

In its 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 with the firm, BAL's office in Atlanta has been named to the Chambers and Partners list recognizing excellence in legal services and leadership in the Southeast.

We’re proud to see our team setting the bar in one of the nation’s most competitive legal markets.

🔥 This is just the beginning.

👊 Let’s go, Atlanta!

06/11/2025

The DOL posted processing times for PERM applications and prevailing wage determination requests as of June 9.

Learn more: https://go.bal.com/BALNews_USA2_250610

The Labor Department posted processing times for PERM applications and prevailing wage determination requests as of June 9.

06/11/2025

The July Visa Bulletin shows slight advancement in all visa categories for China and the EB-3 visa category for India.

Learn more: https://go.bal.com/BALNews_USA1_250611

The July Visa Bulletin shows slight advancement in all visa categories for China and the EB-3 visa category for India.

06/11/2025

At BAL, our success is driven by the talent, dedication and hard work of our paralegals, associates, senior associates and operations staff.

Your commitment to excellence and collaboration powers everything that we do.

Today, we celebrate you — and every role you play in helping us deliver exceptional services.

06/09/2025

The Trump administration's travel restrictions went into effect June 9 while the restrictions at Harvard are on hold.

Learn more: https://go.bal.com/BALNews_USA250609

The Trump administration's travel restrictions went into effect June 9 while the restrictions at Harvard are on hold.

06/06/2025

We are also incredibly proud that 11 of our office locations in seven states are also recognized in the 2025 Chambers and Partners USA Guide, including our newest office in 𝗔𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮, 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮!

⭐ California where we have offices in San Francisco, Santa Clara and Los Angeles

⭐ Colorado where we have an office in Denver

⭐ Georgia where we have an office in Atlanta

⭐ Massachusetts where we have an office in Boston

⭐ New York where we have an office in NYC

⭐ Texas where we have offices in Dallas, Austin and Houston

⭐ Virginia where we have an office in Tysons

Though our offices in these states are receiving this noteworthy praise, because of our unique oneBAL model, BALers across the country contributed to the work that made these offices truly shine.

Congratulations to all BALers across the country for your excellent work and dedication to providing our clients with exceptional services!

And so, appropriately, Chambers also recognized BAL on its Nationwide list 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝘄!

Thank you to Chambers and Partners for this tremendous honor!

Learn more about BAL: https://go.bal.com/BAL_Chambers2025

06/05/2025

Canada introduces the Strong Borders Act to protect against organized crime, the flow of illegal fentanyl and money laundering.

Learn more: https://go.bal.com/BALNews_CAN250603

Canada introduces the Strong Borders Act to protect against organized crime, the flow of illegal fentanyl and money laundering.

06/05/2025

19 BAL attorneys are included in the 2025 Chambers and Partners USA Guide, a standard of excellence for the legal industry!

We're especially proud of the three BAL attorneys who are new to the list this year:

⭐️ Partners John Hamill and Jessica Mullins-Ta

⭐️ Senior Associate Michael Dubitzky

Congratulations on this achievement!

16 other BALers are back on the list, including 15 partners and one of our senior counsel.

Congratulations to Jeremy Fudge, Frieda Garcia, Ruth Clark, Sharon Cook, Josiah Curtis, Maria DeLapp, Tiffany Derentz, Michelle Funk, Michelle Gergerian, Jeff Joseph, James King, Lynden Melmed, Gabe Mozes, Maggie Murphy, Edward Rios and Russ Swapp.

It's an honor to have so many BAL leaders listed, thank you Chambers and Partners.

Read more: https://go.bal.com/BAL_Chambers2025