Envoy Global/Corporate Immigration Partner Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™

CHICAGO, August 20, 2026 – We are pleased to share that attorneys Addie Hogan (Partner), Christy Umstadter (Partner), Joy Ang (Partner), Ryan Harris (Partner), Sherry Neal (Partner) and Peter Bade (Managing Attorney) from Corporate Immigration Partners, PC, Envoy Global’s affiliated U.S. law firm, have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for their work in immigration law. These recognitions are based on Best Lawyers’ peer-review methodology, which gathers evaluations from legal professionals across the U.S.

The recognitions underscore our commitment to helping employers navigate an increasingly complex immigration landscape through strategic immigration counsel, workforce planning support and compliance-focused guidance.

As global mobility and talent retention remain top priorities for employers, experienced immigration counsel plays a critical role in supporting business objectives and employee mobility goals.

Best Lawyers in America® for Immigration Law

About Addie Hogan

Addie is the Managing Partner of Corporate Immigration Partners, PC, with more than 20 years of experience advising employers on U.S. business immigration and global mobility matters. She counsels organizations on complex immigration strategies, compliance and talent mobility programs, helping clients ranging from growing businesses to multinational companies navigate the movement of foreign talent worldwide. A certified Global Mobility Specialist (GMS®), Addie also leads the firm’s pro bono initiatives and was honored with the Super Lawyers Pro Bono Award. In 2026, she was recognized by LawDragon as one of the “100 Leading Immigration Lawyers” for the third consecutive year.

About Christy Umstadter

Christy Umstadter, Partner and Chief People & Culture Officer, has dedicated her career to immigration law, driven by a lifelong passion for helping foreign nationals achieve their immigration goals. She has been assisting individuals with immigration matters since 1997 and practicing business immigration law since 2001. Christy has extensive experience advising employers ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies on a wide range of business immigration matters. She is a certified Global Mobility Specialist (GMS®), bringing a comprehensive understanding of immigration and global mobility issues. In 2024 and 2025, Christy was recognized by LawDragon as one of the “100 Leading Immigration Lawyers.”

About Joy Ang

Joy, Partner at Corporate Immigration Partners, PC, brings more than 15 years of experience in U.S. immigration law. She has advised startups, multinational corporations and Fortune 100 companies, particularly in the high-tech industry, on a wide range of employment-based immigration matters. Drawing on experience at both large corporate and boutique immigration firms, Joy provides strategic guidance on immigrant and nonimmigrant visa matters, complex immigration issues, and compliant immigration programs.

About Ryan Harris

Ryan Harris, Partner at Corporate Immigration Partners, PC, brings more than 15 years of immigration law experience. He advises clients ranging from multinational corporations to emerging startups on nonimmigrant visa matters, complex USCIS and consular adjudications, permanent residence sponsorship and immigration compliance. Ryan also has a strong commitment to immigrant advocacy, having worked with the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project and other nonprofit organizations to

About Sherry Neal

Sherry Neal, Partner at Corporate Immigration Partners, PC, brings more than 20 years of dedicated immigration law experience. She advises a broad range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, healthcare organizations, nonprofits and other employers, on employment-based immigration strategy, compliance and workforce mobility. A recognized leader in the immigration community, Sherry has held numerous leadership roles with the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and is a frequent speaker and published author on immigration law topics.

About Peter Bade

Peter Bade, Managing Attorney at Corporate Immigration Partners, PC, has more than 10 years of experience practicing U.S. immigration law. He advises Fortune 500 companies, startups and employers across a wide range of industries, including technology, fintech, biotechnology, banking, e-commerce, sports and the arts. Peter provides strategic counsel on the full spectrum of business immigration matters and is committed to giving back through pro bono service, including volunteer work with local naturalization clinics.

About Envoy Global

Envoy Global is the leading corporate immigration services provider committed to delivering a better way for companies to manage global immigration. We bring together smart, friendly legal teams and smart, friendly technology to make immigration easier for companies and the global talent they depend on. From securing visas and work authorizations to supporting business travelers and remote workers to providing strategic guidance that keeps programs running efficiently, Envoy Global is ready to help you win the race for global talent.