We are proud of the professional accomplishments of our firm and our people which are recognized by some of the most eminent research organizations covering law firms and legal practitioners.
U.S. News & World Report
T&S Ranked Tier 1 Nationwide in Immigration Law
T&S Also Ranked Tier 1 in the San Francisco and San Diego Markets
Who’s Who Legal
Ron Wada Recognized as Thought Leader in Corporate Immigration
Alan Tafapolsky & Roland Lechner Recognized as Global Leaders in Corporate Immigration
Chambers
T&S Ranked in California in Immigration Law
Ronald Wada Ranked Nationwide as well as in California; Alan Tafapolsky Ranked Band 1 for California.
AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
2011 Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award
Ronald Wada, Senior Counsel in the San Francisco office of Tafapolsky & Smith, LLP, was awarded with the 2011 Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award for excellence in advancing the practice of immigration law.
AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
Best Selling Publication
Published the best-selling book, EB2 and EB3 Degree Equivalency, Supplement 2012 by Ronald Y. Wada, October 2012.
AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
2006 President’s Award
2006 President’s Award received by Ron Wada in part for his contributions to the landmark case, Matter of Health America, decided by the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals.
American Immigration Lawyers Association
1997 Edward L. Dubroff Award
1997 Edward L. Dubroff Award received by Ron Wada “in recognition of outstanding scholarship in the field of immigration law.”