Michael W. Gahagan is the owner of Gahagan Law Firm, LLC, The Immigration Law Firm of New Orleans. Mr. Gahagan practices Immigration Law and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) law exclusively in federal courts and federal immigration courts nationwide. Mr. Gahagan was selected by Super Lawyers as a 2015, 2016, and 2017 Super Lawyers Rising Star. Mr. Gahagan has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2008 and the AILA Federal Litigation Section since 2013; and Mr. Gahagan has been the AILA Mid-South Chapter Federal Court Litigation Chairman since 2013. Mr. Gahagan has also been an AILA National Committee Member on the Distance Learning Committee since 2017. In addition to holding positions within AILA, Mr. Gahagan is consistently invited to be an expert speaker at AILA conventions nationwide on the topics of immigration law, federal immigration litigation, FOIA and FOIA litigation.

Christian was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He spent his younger years living in Hong Kong and France, and then grew up primarily in Massachusetts. Christian attended the University of Central Florida (UCF) where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies with the additional specializations of property law and trial advocacy. While in college, Christian was the captain of various charity walks including both the ALS Association and American Lung Association. His continued pursuit of a legal education led him to earn a Juris Doctorate in 2013 from the Charlotte School of Law (CSL). Christian graduated law school on the dean’s list and with pro bono with honors, highest distinction. While in law school, Christian was the co-creator of the Charlotte School of Law Property Law Journal, which was one of only five property law journals focusing on real estate and intellectual property law in the United States. Christian later became a Associate Editor of the journal while maintaining his position as Vice President of the Real Estate Law Society. He also served as a school wide ambassador for the pro-bono program encouraging others to dedicate their services for public good. Upon graduation and passing of the North Carolina State Bar, Christian was hired on at Central Law Group, PLLC after his exemplary service during his internship there. He has been active in representing hundreds of clients in various case types and has been given many awards and honors in recognition for his work. Christian has spoken on numerous panels at various colleges, courts, and within the local community. In his free time, Christian volunteers for various organizations in the North Carolina area and abroad, while also playing in a local pool league, kickball league as well as the numerous disc golf courses in Mecklenburg County.

Matthew D. Goldsmith received a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2002 and a Juris Doctor from New York Law School in 2005. Mr. Goldsmith is active in all phases of immigration and nationality law, focusing primarily on employment based immigration. He is admitted to practice as an attorney in New York and is a member of the American Bar Association. He is also an active member of AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) where he is a member of the Department of Labor Committee, the Young Lawyers Division Committee and the Media Committee.

Lisa A. Gomez is a partner at Nanos, Gomez & Vekiarelis, P.C. She joined the firm in 2017. She received her Associate's Degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, her Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Old Westbury and her Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law. While enrolled at Hofstra University School of Law, she participated in the Youth Advocacy Clinic, assisting clients in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and family law issues. In 2015, she was rewarded the Jonathan Roppolo Memorial Award due to her outstanding work the year she participated at the clinic. Lisa is a first-generation American from Colombian parents and is fluent in Spanish. Lisa has always been devoted to helping her clients. Prior to joining the Firm, Lisa worked in Real Estate for several years, where she handled short sales and loan modifications to achieve her clients with a continuing home. Lisa is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey. Lisa is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the Association of Deportation Defense Attorneys.