Xana Connelly
Sha-naAttorneyAbout
CourtsUnited States District Court for the District of Puerto RicoUnited States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit$name
EXPERIENCE
Successfully executed the most complex US visa application proceeding held in Puerto Rico, petitioning approximately 180 visas for non-immigrant workers from Spain and Mexico to work on the final phase of a major construction project of an important European Hotel chain in the island.
Successfully led the integration of all Spanish personnel of the IT division, sales department and R&D division for a multinational manufacturing and wholesale food industry company, during the merger and acquisition by ensuring continued authorized employment of key personnel.
Education
- J.D., University of Puerto Rico
- M.S., University of Puerto Rico
- B.S., University of Puerto Rico
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Prior Experience
Prior to joining DLA Piper, Xana was a Partner at a boutique Law Firm specializing in business immigration, banking, foreclosures, title curative, real estate and Notary law.
Memberships and Affiliations
Puerto Rico Bar Association
American Bar Association
American Bar Association
Connect
Phone
+1 787 945 9146
(Work, San Juan)
