Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm Managing Partner Hannah F. Little and Partner William R. Hummel have been recognized as Thought Leaders-USA for Corporate Immigration in the 2027 edition of Lexology Index.
The prestigious designation recognizes attorneys who have performed especially well in Lexology Index’s research and stand out for their expertise, experience and leadership in their respective practice areas.
Lexology Index conducts extensive independent research to identify leading practitioners across industries and jurisdictions. Its research process incorporates recommendations and feedback from private practitioners as well as clients who have worked closely with the attorneys being considered.
Little has earned the Thought Leader-USA recognition multiple times, while Hummel joins her in the category this year.
Little and Hummel are both certified as Specialists in Immigration Law by the North Carolina State Bar, the highest level of specialization attainable in the state.
Little, a 2026 Charlotte Business Journal Women in Business Award recipient, advises employers and employees across a broad range of industries on workforce planning, immigration compliance, talent retention and long-term immigration strategy.
She regularly works with organizations managing high-volume sponsorship programs, evolving workforce needs and complex regulatory requirements, helping employers translate immigration challenges into practical guidance tailored to each client. Little has also recently been honored by the prestigious Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America®, Super Lawyers and for her pro bono work.
Hummel leads Garfinkel Immigration’s Education Specialty Practice Group, where he advises colleges, universities and other educational institutions on the immigration issues affecting their students, scholars, faculty and employees.
His work includes helping institutions navigate nonimmigrant visa options, employment-based sponsorship, permanent residence strategies and evolving federal immigration policies. Hummel has also been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®.
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.
In its 30th year, Garfinkel Immigration, a WBENC-certified, majority women-owned business, 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 across a wide variety of industries navigate regulatory complexity, workforce shortages and evolving immigration requirements.
Further Reading
Entire Garfinkel Immigration Partnership honored in 2027 edition of Best Lawyers®
Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm named 2026 AILA Carolinas Chapter Pro Bono Champion