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Elizabeth L. Lindhome

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Associate

As a member of the firm’s Immigration practice group, Elizabeth “Liz” works with employer and individuals to secure and maintain nonimmigrant work visas such as the H-1B, O-1, L-1, and J-1 categories, as well as employment-based green card processes including Labor Certifications and National Interest Waivers, and EB-1 categories. She works with clients and employees to ensure timely and effective work authorization, and compliance with the ever-changing legal landscape. She also advises employers on immigration compliance including I-9 issues, and helps employers navigate preparing for federal immigration enforcement events.

Prior to joining HSE, Liz was an Immigration Specialist for Ford Motor Company where she would liaise with outside counsel, HR, Payroll, Managers, and Employees to coordinate efforts and ensure compliance.

Liz began her legal career as a Senior Paralegal with Allen & Hodgman, niche immigration firm with offices in both the United States and Canada.

PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS

  • American Immigration Lawyer Association (AILA)
  • Board Member, Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI)
  • Erie County Bar Association

HONORS & AWARDS

  • Recognized by The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal in the Pro Bono category at the Attorneys of the Year Program, 2025
  • Cleveland State University College of Law
    • Executive Editor, Cleveland State Law Review
    • Associate, Cleveland State Law Review
    • Senator, Student Bar Association
    • Fellow, Dean’s Leadership Fellow’s Program
    • Recipient, Learn Law Live Justice Scholarship
    • Recipient, Albert Knopp Scholarship
    • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Torts
    • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Legislation & Regulatory State
    • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Contracts
    • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Civil Procedure
    • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Family Law
    • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Community Advocacy Law Clinic
  • Baldwin Wallace University
    • Member, Sigma Iota Rho

NEWS

PRESENTATIONS

  • Co-Presenter, “When ICE Comes Knocking: Employer Responsibilities and Risk Management,” Association of Corporate Counsel, Central & Western NY Chapter, June 11, 2026
  • Presenter, “Your Morning Briefing: What Employers Should Know When ICE is at the Door and Other Immigration Updates,” HSE Institute, July 22, 2025
  • Co-Presenter, “Managing Political Divide in the Workplace and Immigration Considerations with an Election Looming,” Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce webinar, October 18, 2024

PRACTICE AREAS

ADMISSIONS

  • New York
  • Ohio

EDUCATION

  • Cleveland State University College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude
  • Baldwin Wallace University, B.A.

As a member of the firm’s Immigration practice group, Elizabeth “Liz” works with employer and individuals to secure and maintain nonimmigrant work visas such as the H-1B, O-1, L-1, and J-1 categories, as well as employment-based green card processes including Labor Certifications and National Interest Waivers, and EB-1 categories. She works with clients and employees to ensure timely and effective work authorization, and compliance with the ever-changing legal landscape. She also advises employers on immigration compliance including I-9 issues, and helps employers navigate preparing for federal immigration enforcement events.

Prior to joining HSE, Liz was an Immigration Specialist for Ford Motor Company where she would liaise with outside counsel, HR, Payroll, Managers, and Employees to coordinate efforts and ensure compliance.

Liz began her legal career as a Senior Paralegal with Allen & Hodgman, niche immigration firm with offices in both the United States and Canada.

PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS

  • American Immigration Lawyer Association (AILA)
  • Board Member, Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI)
  • Erie County Bar Association

HONORS & AWARDS

  • Recognized by The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal in the Pro Bono category at the Attorneys of the Year Program, 2025
  • Cleveland State University College of Law
    • Executive Editor, Cleveland State Law Review
    • Associate, Cleveland State Law Review
    • Senator, Student Bar Association
    • Fellow, Dean’s Leadership Fellow’s Program
    • Recipient, Learn Law Live Justice Scholarship
    • Recipient, Albert Knopp Scholarship
    • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Torts
    • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Legislation & Regulatory State
    • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Contracts
    • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Civil Procedure
    • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Family Law
    • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Community Advocacy Law Clinic
  • Baldwin Wallace University
    • Member, Sigma Iota Rho

NEWS

PRESENTATIONS

  • Co-Presenter, “When ICE Comes Knocking: Employer Responsibilities and Risk Management,” Association of Corporate Counsel, Central & Western NY Chapter, June 11, 2026
  • Presenter, “Your Morning Briefing: What Employers Should Know When ICE is at the Door and Other Immigration Updates,” HSE Institute, July 22, 2025
  • Co-Presenter, “Managing Political Divide in the Workplace and Immigration Considerations with an Election Looming,” Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce webinar, October 18, 2024

PRACTICE AREAS

ADMISSIONS

  • New York
  • Ohio

EDUCATION

  • Cleveland State University College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude
  • Baldwin Wallace University, B.A.

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