ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISALAW INTERNATIONAL

Here's the press release from Siskind Susser Bland announcing Visalaw International:

November 20, 2006 Contact: Greg Siskind
(901) 682-6455
gsiskind@visalaw.com

Memphis, Tenn. – The law firm of Siskind Susser Bland, P.C. announces today the formation of Visalaw International, the first worldwide alliance of immigration lawyers.

Visalaw International member firms work with each other to help individuals and companies navigate complex immigration laws around the world. Countries represented in the alliance include the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, Italy, Japan, China, Germany, Brazil, South Africa and Argentina.

“Competing in the global marketplace is difficult, and immigration laws are a trade barrier that can only add additional challenges,” said Greg Siskind, Siskind Susser Bland, P.C. partner. “Visalaw International's member lawyers are committed to helping clients develop strategies to ensure success.”

Visalaw International members are found in each of the world's regions and through the alliance, member firms can assist clients locating anywhere in the world. Clients can work directly with a Visalaw International member in a particular market or retain an alliance member in their country to manage global transfers.

Visalaw International's lawyers are some of the best known in the world.

Accomplishments include playing leadership roles in national and international bar associations; authoring best selling immigration law books in their countries; being regularly interviewed by journalists from national and international media organizations; pioneering the use of technology in the practice of immigration law; and drafting immigration legislation and regulations in their home countries. Visit Visalaw International on the Web at www.visalawint.com.

Siskind Susser Immigration Lawyers recently merged with The Eric Bland Law firm, forming Siskind Susser Bland, P.C. The Memphis-based firm is one of the largest immigration law firms in North America with offices in Memphis, New York, Atlanta and Nashville and affiliate offices in twelve countries through its participation in Visalaw International, the global immigration lawyers’ alliance. Its attorneys have experience handling all aspects of immigration and nationality law.

Siskind Susser Bland is listed as one of the best 15 immigration law practices in the United States by Chambers and Partners. Siskind Susser Bland can be found online at www.visalaw.com.