Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm has been named to the North Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2026 “Best Women-Led Law Firms” list.
Honorees were selected by “looking at a range of criteria, including whether the firm is outstanding in their field, how often they engage in community or pro bono work and their level of expertise,” according to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly. Just 49 firms across the state were included in this year’s list.
“As a majority women-owned law firm, we’re proud to be recognized alongside so many outstanding firms across North Carolina,” Garfinkel Immigration Managing Partner Hannah F. Little said. “This honor reflects our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, investing in our people, and helping our clients achieve their goals.”
With 10 attorneys — five of whom are certified as Specialists in Immigration Law by the North Carolina State Bar — and more than 35 experienced paralegals and administrative personnel, Garfinkel Immigration is one of the largest law firms in the Southeast United States dedicated exclusively to the practice of immigration law.
Garfinkel Immigration builds strong relationships with its clients based on trust and performance. From day-to-day immigration matters to long-term workforce planning and talent retention initiatives, the Firm provides practical, strategic immigration counsel that helps organizations navigate regulatory complexity, workforce shortages and evolving immigration requirements.
Inclusion in the N.C. Lawyers Weekly Best Women-Led Law Firms list is the latest in a series of honors for the Firm, including re-certification by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), achieving a Band 1 ranking in Chambers USA for Immigration in North Carolina for the sixth consecutive year, and continued recognition as a Tier 1 Immigration Law firm in Charlotte by Best Law Firms®.
“Recognition like this is meaningful because it reflects the work our team does every day,” Little said. “We’re grateful to our clients for their trust and to our staff for their continued dedication.”
Learn more about Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm’s women Partners: Hannah F. Little (Managing Partner), Colleen F. Molner, Meredith W. Barnette, and Nam Douglass.