Tara J. Goldsmith received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1995 from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1998 she earned a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law, graduating magna cum laude and Order of the Coif.

Upon her law school graduation, Ms. Goldsmith was employed as an Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.

In January of 2000, she joined the firm of Garganigo, Goldsmith & Weiss and in 2005 became a Partner. Tara Goldsmith specializes in corporate immigration law and is experienced in representing individuals and companies seeking both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas. She has significant experience in helping businesses understand and manage international assignments and the employment of professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis in the United States.

She is an active member of the New York State Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association and frequently lectures at conferences, universities and career fairs regarding the employment of foreign nationals.

Areas of Practice:

• Immigration and Naturalization

• Business Immigration

• Consular Law

• Employment Authorizations, Immigration and Visas

• Family Immigration Law

• Immigration Law

• Investor Visas

• Labor Certifications

• Permanent Visas

• Visas

Noted Publication:

Order of the Coif. Author: “What’s Wrong with this Picture? When The Lanham Act Clashes with Artistic Expression,” Fordham Intellectual Property Media & Entertainment Law Journal, 1997

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