Mehlman Jacobs, a California Limited Liability Partnership, limited to the practice of immigration law, is a member of Ernst & Young global limited and is independently owned and operated by US licensed lawyers.
With over 20 years of experience, Anna has a deep understanding of immigration law and global mobility and their critical importance to businesses of all sizes and across varying industries. Her practice focuses on providing counsel to start-ups and established companies on the immigration compliance implications of expansions, mergers and acquisitions, and on effective corporate mobility strategy. She provides comprehensive guidance for foreign national employees, evaluates and implements immigration policies, and seamlessly integrates effective mobility and compliance strategies with clients’ unique business models and goals.
Anna’s practice encompasses providing legal guidance on matters related to nonimmigrant visas, permanent residence, compliance management and audit representation, EB-5 visas, E-Verify and I-9 programs, and ICE enforcement.
Anna also contributes significantly to the business and immigration community. As a member of the Steering Committee of the American Business Immigration Coalition, she regularly collaborates with top political officials to ensure awareness and integration of immigrant communities and businesses.
As a native of Poland, she is fluent in both English and Polish and is personally and professionally a prominent member of Chicago’s Polish community.
Awards & Accolades
• The Best Lawyers in America, Immigration • Law, 2024-2025
• Chambers USA Guide, Immigration, 2021-2024
• Leading Lawyers Network, 2022-2024
• National Law Journal, "Immigration Trailblazer," 2020
Memberships
• Steering Committee, American Business Immigration
Coalition, 2017-Present
• Member, Women's Council of the State of Illinois Treasurer's Office, 2018-Present
• Member, Chicago Relocation Council, 2008-Present
• Board Member, 2014-2016
• Former President, Polish American Chamber of Commerce, 2014-2016
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2001-Present
Education
• J.D., Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 2001
Bar Admissions
• Illinois
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois