Carl Shusterman, Immigration Attorney

With more than four decades of expertise in immigration law, Attorney Carl Shusterman stands out as a seasoned professional in his field. He began his career serving the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) until 1982, at which point he transitioned into private practice. For over ten years running, he has been recognized by peers as one of America’s Best Lawyers and has received Super Lawyer accolades for his legal excellence. Furthermore, Human Resource Executive magazine honored him as one of the top 15 corporate immigration attorneys nationwide. His commitment to immigration law is underscored by an impressive "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory—a testament to his legal proficiency and ethical standards—and participation on the Immigration and Nationality Law Advisory Commission within the State Bar's framework. Carl is featured in esteemed directories such as The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers along with Chambers USA Guide for Leading Business Attorneys. His personal connection to immigration issues runs deep; he's married to a Filipino immigrant while proudly acting as father-in-law to Indian immigrants through family ties formed when their son was born in Canada. With a history serving on AILA's Southern California Chapter Board—culminating in chairmanship—and involvement with AILA at national levels from 1988-1997, Carl has led various committees within this association while sharing insights at conferences around the country. A prolific contributor both written publications and presentations alike—his work encompasses articles that have graced some of America's leading media outlets including New York Times, Washington Post among others—Carl Shusterman remains highly engaged with contemporary conversations surrounding immigration law through lectures that resonate across diverse audiences.