The Trailblazer Award for a Legal Innovator
Presented to an immigration attorney who is reimagining what’s possible — whether through technology, novel legal strategy, or a bold new approach to serving clients. This award honors the innovators who aren’t just keeping up with change, they’re creating it.
Chris has spent years making sure that immigration isn't just understood by attorneys — it's understood by everyone. From educating companies nationwide on immigration pathways, to his time as a U.S. diplomat, to writing Op-Eds in major publications, to founding Argo Visa, his impact touches many sectors. Notably, his work was cited by Justice Stephen Breyer in the Supreme Court case challenging the Muslim Ban during the first Trump Administration. Chris doesn't just practice immigration law, but he shapes it.
Nominated by Davis Vergnolle