Our Team

Noah Klug is the Managing Shareholder of Klug Law Firm PLLC. Internationally recognized as one of the leading business immigration attorneys in the United States, Mr. Klug has nearly 20 years of legal experience, and he and his team provide unmatched representation and support to corporate clients throughout the United States and the globe who have business immigration law needs.  He has been recognized as a Thought Leader in the area of corporate immigration law by Who’s Who Legal. Over...

Alexis Russell is a skilled business immigration lawyer with extensive experience in both non-immigrant visa (NIV) and immigrant visa (IV) processes, as well as PERM labor certifications. She joined Klug Law Firm PLLC after working for the second largest business immigration law firm in the United States. With a strong academic background and years of practice in business immigration law, Alexis provides strategic legal counsel to businesses and individuals navigating complex immigration processes. Education: - Juris Doctor (J.D.) - University...

Ruxandra “Bianca” Curticapeanu is an experienced U.S. immigration attorney with a practice focused on sophisticated employment and business immigration strategies. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Romanian, she serves a diverse international client base with empathy, clarity, and cultural fluency. Ms. Curticapeanu is a member of the Florida Bar. She holds a Juris Doctor degree, earned cum laude from St. Thomas University School of Law, and a bachelor’s degree in International Business from Georgia Gwinnett College. Her legal background also includes...

Adam B. Kaufman chairs Klug Law Firm’s Business Law Department and has over 20 years of experience in this area.  He represents clients in contract negotiations, company formations, the purchase and sale of businesses and professional practices, commercial and residential real estate matters, loan and equity transactions, employment matters, international transactions, licensing and distribution, trademarks, commercial litigation, and wills, trusts and estate administration. His business clients range in size from small startups to large, established enterprises, and they are located...

Aaron Goodman is an attorney specializing in real estate and business transactions. He provides a wide range of legal services to businesses and individuals. His areas of expertise include commercial leasing, commercial real estate acquisitions, corporate loan and entity restructuring, commercial and residential closings, and conventional and non-conventional finance. In addition to his legal career, Aaron finds joy in his roles as a husband, father, and friend. Giving back to the community is important to him, and he actively reaches...

Jane Orgel was born in Ireland and lived, studied and worked in the UK and Middle East before moving to the United States. She obtained a BA in Political Science from Columbia University in New York in 1993, and a JD from Rutgers University in New Jersey in 1997. She is admitted to practice law in the states of New York and New Jersey. She is also admitted to the Federal District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of...

Jonathan A. Hammond has over ten years of experience in immigration law. He handles all aspects of business immigration working with both corporate and individual clients. His experience covers nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions, DACA, 601 waivers, PERM, and I-9 compliance. He received his JD from Salmon P. Chase School of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 2016, his BA in Communications, History, & Political Science from Cedarville College in 1999 and his MA(ABD) in Human Communication and Social Influence...

Claire Garland is a Senior Business Immigration Paralegal at Klug Law Firm. She has over three years of experience preparing a variety of different employment-based immigration matters. She has processed over 400 non-immigrant petitions with a heavy concentration in H-1B visas. She is also adept in other non-immigrant visa categories such as L-1, TN, E-3, O-1, etc. Claire is also very well versed in preparing immigrant petitions such as I-140, I-485, I-751, etc.   Claire graduated Temple University's Fox School...

Norelis Caldera is an experienced legal assistant and immigration paralegal with a strong background in immigration law. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Languages from Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela, and is fluent in Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese. With over five years of experience in immigration law, Norelis is proficient in family-based and employment-based visa processes, USCIS forms, civil records, and client communications. She currently works as a Legal Assistant and has previously held similar roles in law firms...

Bianca Araujo is a Business Immigration Paralegal at Klug Law Firm with over two years of experience helping businesses and their global workforce navigate complex U.S. immigration processes. With extensive knowledge of immigration laws and policies, she streamlines visa and work authorization procedures, ensuring compliance while delivering strategic, tailored solutions. She collaborates with HR teams, legal departments, and employees to manage a full range of business immigration services, specializing in non-immigrant visa categories such as L-1s, E-2s, TNs, B-1s, and...

Rebecca Martinez Alvarado is an experienced legal assistant and immigration paralegal with a strong background in immigration law. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Universidad de las Americas, Puebla (UDLAP), Mexico, and is fluent in both Spanish and English. With more than three years of experience, Rebecca has supported attorneys in managing over 200 immigration cases, conducting legal research, and helping keep countless families united in the U.S. She currently works as a Legal Assistant and has previously...

Tanja Manzke is a Business Immigration Paralegal at Klug Law firm. She has over 20 years of experience in corporate immigration matters, having worked within legal, academic, and scientific research organizations. She is highly skilled across the nonimmigrant and immigrant spectrum of case types, and has extensive experience with immigration compliance matters having worked on thousands of I-9, PERM, and LCA audits. Tanja has a master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Mississippi (1993) and her bachelor’s degree...

Annette Ngene is a Business Immigration Paralegal with six years of experience in employment-based and family-based immigration law. At Klug Law Firm, she prepares and files complex petitions such as H-1B, TN, L-1, PERM, Adjustment of Status, I-140, and I-485, and drafts responses to Requests for Evidence while ensuring compliance in high-volume corporate programs. She works with attorneys, HR professionals, and global mobility teams to streamline processes, support cross-border relocations, and deliver immigration solutions that align with business goals. Her...

Nicolas Ferro Vega is a Business Immigration Paralegal at Klug Law Firm with over a year of experience specializing in employment-based immigration law. Nicolas is adept at navigating a wide range of employment-based immigration matters, including nonimmigrant and immigrant visa cases. In his role, he is responsible for preparing and organizing comprehensive documentation for immigration applications and providing strategic guidance to clients. Nicolas works closely with employers and employees, ensuring their unique objectives and legal needs are thoroughly addressed. As...

Deepa Padmanaban is a Business Immigration Paralegal at Klug Law Firm. She has 7 years of extensive experience with Business Immigration and in preparing and managing complex employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant cases. She has strong knowledge of employment-based sponsorship, including the Labor Certification process and Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker processing - I-140, I-485 and N-400 petitions. She is also adept in other non-immigrant visa categories such as H-1B, Individual & Blanket L-1, Corporate L-1, TN, E-3, etc. Deepa holds...

As a Finance Specialist, Shaynna (“Shay”) Manabat brings a strong focus on numbers, organization, and accuracy to her work.  She enjoys diving into the details and making sure everything balances seamlessly, which allows the team to operate smoothly and efficiently.  Her role is not just about handling figures—it’s about providing the reliability and clarity that helps keep projects and goals on track. Outside of work, Shay loves being on the move. Whether it’s a scenic drive or a trip to...

Since beginning his IT career in 2001, Mike Cardella has established himself as a trusted leader in cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and managed IT services. As the Chief Technology Officer at Klug Law Firm, he is responsible for overseeing the firm's technology strategy, ensuring the highest levels of security, efficiency, and compliance in all IT operations. With a strong commitment to data protection and regulatory compliance, Mike works closely with the firm’s leadership to implement cutting-edge technology solutions that safeguard sensitive...

Teri is our Director of Operations and works diligently behind the scenes to keep our ship sailing smoothly.  She holds a Bachelor of Psychology degree from Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia and has over 20 years of operational management experience.

Shiv Chandrakantshah serves as Klug Law Firm’s Director of Data Analytics. He has been living and breathing immigration since 2000 when he arrived in the United States as an immigrant himself. Coming with a law degree from India, he started working at a small IT firm in 2001, helping them prepare H-1B and other visa petitions for the firm’s foreign-born employees. He worked at this small IT firm for three years and then went on to a boutique immigration law...