Morais Law, a woman-owned law firm specializing in U.S. immigration and nationality law, welcomes its newest attorney Cherylle C. Corpuz, Esq., an accomplished professional with more than 25 years’ experience in employment- and family-based immigration matters. In her role, she will counsel a broad range of individual and institutional clients on immigration matters and will be available to advocate before immigration and federal courts. Her expertise in federal court litigation, immigrant investors and I-9 and related compliance training will complement the comprehensive services offered to Morais Law clients.
Ms. Corpuz joins Morais Law having most recently been partner and chair of the Immigration Practice Group with a Philadelphia-based, full-service firm. Over the years, she has managed the immigration practice for a Philadelphia-based AmLaw 100 firm, was Vice President with the legal services department of a non-profit organization and founded her own practice. Career highlights include the establishment of a pro-bono domestic violence representation project, Safety in Numbers, and litigation of multiple precedent decisions in the U.S. Courts of Appeals.
An active member in the legal industry, Ms. Corpuz frequently presents on immigration law at panels and conferences. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Citizens Diplomacy International, and the Pennsylvania Bar Association, as well as a supporter of the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity. She has been admitted as a licensed practicing attorney in Pennsylvania and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third and Fourth Circuits.
“I have worked with Cherylle in the past at both Blank Rome and the Nationalities Service Center and know her to be a top-tier attorney with a broad range of experience in immigration. Her presence and expertise will help Morais Law expand our client services and allow us to continue to grow our client base,” remarked Manuela Morais, founder and managing partner. “In particular, her experience litigating in federal court, advising and representing immigrant investors, and providing internal audit services and I-9 compliance training to corporations will be of tremendous service to the firm and to our diverse corporate clientele. We are tremendously excited about Cherylle joining our firm.”
Morais Law is a woman-owned law firm specializing in U.S. immigration and nationality law. Clients include companies of all sizes and across industries, including small to mid-size regional firms to national and international Fortune 500 corporations. The firm’s main practice areas include visas (nonimmigrant and immigrant), consular processing, PERM applications, and naturalization. The firm also provides compliance and consulting services for employers to ensure their practices are in conformance with all applicable regulations, as well as assistance with government audits of their businesses. The firm’s principal office is located in historic Moorestown, New Jersey. For more information, visit moraislaw.com or call (856) 222-0130.
