​Join us for an engaging session as we reflect on the recent elections and their implications for immigration policy and opportunities in the U.S. This session will provide insights into how the new political landscape can affect international talent, innovation, and the startup ecosystem.

​In this discussion, we’ll cover:

• ​Election Outcomes: What do the results mean for immigration policies?
• ​Opportunities for International Talent: How can we attract and retain the world’s brightest minds?
• ​The Role of Immigration in Innovation: Why a diverse workforce is essential for driving technological advancements.
• ​Q&A Session: Bring your questions! Let’s discuss how these changes impact you and your ventures.

​Whether you’re a founder, HR professional, or simply interested in the future of immigration in America, this session will equip you with valuable insights to navigate the evolving landscape.

​​Bio:

​​Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and a top United States immigration law attorney.  Author of TechCrunch’s weekly Ask Sophie™ immigration column and host of the Sophie Alcorn Podcast, she and her team support startups, international founders and global talent to obtain U.S. visas and green cards.

​​Sophie is a Certified Specialist in U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, and is the recipient of numerous professional awards, including AV Preeminent®, the highest peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank her at the highest level of professional excellence for her legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

​​A prolific writer continually clarifying the immigration process, Sophie is the author of Ask Sophie™: the Founder’s Guide to Visas and Green Cards.  A graduate of Stanford University, her counsel is routinely sought by global lawmakers improving immigration law and policy.

​​Sophie’s mission is to simplify immigration to enable people to harness their strengths, follow their hearts, and live their dreams.