Jackson Lewis Enhances Immigration Practice with Strategic Appointment of Kakhaber Kvachatadze

Jackson Lewis P.C. has appointed Kakhaber “Kaha” Kvachatadze as a principal in its White Plains, New York office, enhancing the firm’s immigration practice. ([jacksonlewis.com](https://www.jacksonlewis.com/people/kakhaber-kvachatadze?utm_source=openai))

With over two decades of experience in immigration law, Kvachatadze has advised multinational corporations both as in-house and outside counsel. Notably, he served for more than 18 years as Senior Corporate Counsel at Pfizer, where he led the company’s in-house global immigration function. In this role, he collaborated with senior leadership and various departments to implement strategic and compliant immigration solutions. His expertise includes developing corporate immigration strategies, overseeing I-9/E-Verify compliance, and managing immigration matters throughout the employee lifecycle. ([jacksonlewis.com](https://www.jacksonlewis.com/people/kakhaber-kvachatadze?utm_source=openai))

Prior to his tenure at Pfizer, Kvachatadze was an associate attorney at an AmLaw100 law firm. He holds a degree in international law from Tbilisi State University in Georgia and has practiced international law at the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Additionally, he gained experience as a Legal Officer at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). ([jacksonlewis.com](https://www.jacksonlewis.com/people/kakhaber-kvachatadze?utm_source=openai))

Jackson Lewis’ immigration practice has been recognized for its excellence, with several attorneys featured on the 2025 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers list. ([jacksonlewis.com](https://www.jacksonlewis.com/firm/news-and-press/jackson-lewis-attorneys-named-among-leading-immigration-lawyers-lawdragon?utm_source=openai)) The addition of Kvachatadze is expected to further strengthen the firm’s capabilities in providing strategic immigration solutions to its clients.

Jackson Lewis P.C. has appointed Kakhaber “Kaha” Kvachatadze as a principal in its White Plains, New York office, enhancing the firm’s immigration practice. ([jacksonlewis.com](https://www.jacksonlewis.com/people/kakhaber-kvachatadze?utm_source=openai))

With over two decades of experience in immigration law, Kvachatadze has advised multinational corporations both as in-house and outside counsel. Notably, he served for more than 18 years as Senior Corporate Counsel at Pfizer, where he led the company’s in-house global immigration function. In this role, he collaborated with senior leadership and various departments to implement strategic and compliant immigration solutions. His expertise includes developing corporate immigration strategies, overseeing I-9/E-Verify compliance, and managing immigration matters throughout the employee lifecycle. ([jacksonlewis.com](https://www.jacksonlewis.com/people/kakhaber-kvachatadze?utm_source=openai))

Prior to his tenure at Pfizer, Kvachatadze was an associate attorney at an AmLaw100 law firm. He holds a degree in international law from Tbilisi State University in Georgia and has practiced international law at the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Additionally, he gained experience as a Legal Officer at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). ([jacksonlewis.com](https://www.jacksonlewis.com/people/kakhaber-kvachatadze?utm_source=openai))

Jackson Lewis’ immigration practice has been recognized for its excellence, with several attorneys featured on the 2025 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers list. ([jacksonlewis.com](https://www.jacksonlewis.com/firm/news-and-press/jackson-lewis-attorneys-named-among-leading-immigration-lawyers-lawdragon?utm_source=openai)) The addition of Kvachatadze is expected to further strengthen the firm’s capabilities in providing strategic immigration solutions to its clients.