Evan Green

Evan Green stands as a senior figure at Green and Spiegel, where he serves as one of the Senior Partners. His expertise in Immigration Law is recognized by The Law Society of Ontario, where he is certified as a Specialist. Dual-qualified to practice in both Canada and the United States, Evan brings over two and a half decades of immigration law experience to his role. His reputation as a leading expert in this field is well-established, often participating as a speaker, panelist, and lecturer on immigration topics.

Evan is a sought-after speaker for prestigious organizations, including The Human Resources Professional Association, The Canada Employment Relocation Council, The Council for Global Immigration, The Toronto U.S. Consulate, and The American Immigration Lawyers Association. His insights are regularly featured across various media channels in Canada, making him a go-to source for immigration law expertise.

At Green and Spiegel, Evan oversees the U.S. immigration practice, managing cases from the Toronto office as well as from four U.S. locations. His adeptness at handling cross-border issues between Canada and the U.S. is particularly noted, offering swift and clear advice to businesses operating across these borders. Evan's membership in the American Immigration Association and his leadership roles within its Canadian Chapter highlight his commitment and influence in the field.

Evan's broad expertise encompasses all facets of Canadian business immigration law, including corporate employee transfers, federal skilled worker applications, investor applications, work permits, and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. He is also well-versed in USMCA and CETA work permits, specializing in securing approvals for strategic, expert, and key professional employees and high-level executives.

His legal education and affiliations are impressive, with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) cum laude from the University of Ottawa and memberships in several prestigious legal and professional organizations. Evan's dedication extends beyond his professional achievements, contributing to various boards and committees, including Mount Sinai, Maccabia Games Israel, Beth Sholom Synagogue, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center, Thyroid Cancer Canada, and Brothers for Life.

Evan's excellence in immigration law has been consistently recognized by legal directories and awards, including Best Lawyers Canada, International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers, Chambers & Partners, Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders, and the Legal 500. His standing in the Legal 500: Business Immigration Hall of Fame 2023 underscores his status as a preeminent lawyer in the field.