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Stephen Blaker

Stephen Blaker

Nominated for:Breakthrough
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The Breakthrough Award for Advancing Immigration Law Through Advocacy and Action

Presented to an attorney who has moved the needle — through policy advocacy, landmark cases, or courageous action that created real change in immigration law. This award recognizes those who don’t just practice the law, they push it forward.

When it would be easier to stay quiet, Stephen Blaker consistently uses his platform to make the public case for global talent by translating real client experiences into a broader argument about what America loses when legal immigration is made harder. That willingness to speak with clarity and courage, backed by a practice that spans Fortune 100 companies to emerging startups, is critical for advancing immigration law.

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