Kevin R. McNamara, a leading immigration attorney, has joined the Immigration Practice of Mintz, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.  Mr. McNamara will be based in the firm’s Boston office.

Prior to joining Mintz, Mr. McNamara was a partner at McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP.

“Kevin has a well-earned reputation of being one of the finest immigration attorneys in Boston,” said Susan J. Cohen, Chair of Mintz Immigration practice. “His experience working with some of the region’s premier universities and research institutions, as well as companies across a wide spectrum of industries, will be a great addition to the talented group of attorneys in our immigration practice. We are delighted to welcome Kevin to the firm.”

With 20-plus years of experience in immigration and nationality law, Mr. McNamara’s practice is focused on employment-based immigration matters. His clients range from major corporations and institutions to individuals, including scientists, technology professionals, academics, artists, athletes, and entrepreneurs.  Mr. McNamara has served as immigration counsel to schools, universities, and research institutions as well as companies in the high-tech, pharmaceutical, biomedical, engineering, and financial services industries.

Mr. McNamara is a longtime member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, having served as the Chair of the AILA New England Chapter. He has been named an honorary Member of the Association of Fellows and Legal Scholars of the Center for International Legal Studies and a Massachusetts “Super Lawyer” in immigration.