Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm Managing Partner Hannah F. Little was recognized this week as a 2026 Charlotte Business Journal Women in Business award recipient, an honor celebrating influential leaders who are shaping the future of business in the Charlotte region.
The prestigious award recognizes no more than 25 women annually across industries who demonstrate vision, integrity and sustained leadership in their fields.
“I am deeply honored to be included among this year’s CBJ Women in Business award winners,” Little said. “Our work is centered on helping people navigate pivotal moments in their lives, and that responsibility is something I carry with great purpose. This recognition highlights not only the importance of that work, but also the dedication of our entire team and the broader community we serve. I am thankful for the mentors, colleagues and clients who continue to inspire me every day.”
Little and the other 2026 award winners were honored at a ceremony Thursday at The Westin Charlotte.
She was joined at the event by friends, colleagues, and fellow staff members from the Firm.
A North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Immigration Law, the highest level of specialization attainable in the state, Little is an award-winning practitioner with nearly two decades of experience advising local, national and international businesses on complex immigration matters.
Little focuses on guiding employers and employees across a wide range of industries, including the preparation of L-1 and H-1B petitions and other nonimmigrant visa strategies, as well as employment-based green card processes such as extraordinary ability petitions, multinational manager/executive cases, National Interest Waivers and labor certifications.
In addition, Little is a frequent speaker at regional and international conferences and a published thought leader on evolving immigration issues. She is also deeply committed to pro bono work — serving on the boards of multiple nonprofits in the region, including the Carolina Migrant Network — and is currently the Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s (AILA) Innovation and Technology Committee.
In its 29th year, Garfinkel Immigration represents Fortune 100 companies and businesses of all sizes in the U.S and across the world. The Firm maintains Healthcare, Education and Religious Worker Specialty Practice Groups focused exclusively on serving clients in those industries and also assists individuals with investor and family-based immigration matters.
Garfinkel Immigration has regularly been honored as a Tier 1 firm in Charlotte for Immigration Law by Best Law Firms® and with a top-level Band 1 designation in the prestigious Chambers USA Immigration in North Carolina Legal Rankings.
Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm, a WBENC certified, majority-owned women’s business, builds strong relationships with its clients based on trust and performance, leveraging creative approaches and industry-leading expertise to provide insight and legal advice. The Firm’s top priority is providing high quality legal service to the businesses and individuals it serves.
Additionally, Garfinkel Immigration is known for its responsiveness and emphasis on excellence, as well as its deep commitment to corporate social responsibility.