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Teodora Dentcheva Purcell is an experienced lawyer in San Diego, California, specializing in corporate immigration and compliance. She assists companies in obtaining work permits and permanent residence for their employees, with a focus on industries such as science, biotechnology, IT, and engineering. With attorney licenses in both Europe and the USA, she also helps individuals with family immigration and citizenship matters. Teodora is dedicated to pro bono work and has received numerous awards for her contributions to the legal community. Teodora Dentcheva Purcell is a lawyer based in San Diego, California, with a passion for helping people navigate the complexities of corporate immigration and compliance. As an immigrant herself, she understands the challenges that individuals and companies face when dealing with immigration issues. Teodora specializes in assisting companies in obtaining work permits and permanent residence for their talented employees, particularly in industries such as science, biotechnology, IT, and engineering. With a strong advocacy for the rights and opportunities of people from diverse backgrounds, Teodora works tirelessly to ensure that her clients receive the best possible legal representation. She counsels both corporate and individual clients on immigration compliance and develops strategies for bringing and retaining foreign talent in the U.S. Teodora holds attorney licenses in both Europe and the USA, allowing her to assist individuals with complex family immigration and citizenship matters. Teodora Dentcheva Purcell obtained her LLM in Comparative Law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law and her JD and LLM degrees from Sofia University in Bulgaria. She is a dedicated advocate for pro bono work and has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the KPBS Local Hero Award, the Casa Cornelia Distinguished Lawyer of the Year Award, and the Wiley Manuel Pro Bono Award of the State Bar of California. As a faculty member of the UCSD ABA approved paralegal program, Teodora teaches an Immigration Law class, further demonstrating her commitment to educating others about the complexities of immigration law. She is actively involved in various legal organizations and committees, including SDCBA, Lawyers Club San Diego, AILA, and BIOCOM. Teodora Dentcheva Purcell's in-depth knowledge of immigration law and her dedication to her clients have earned her numerous professional accolades, including being named one of the Top 25 Women San Diego Super Lawyers. She continues to make a significant impact in the legal community and is highly respected for her expertise in immigration law.

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• Special Counsel
  Duane Morris Llp
  2019
• Senior Lawyer
  Tafapolsky Smith Mehlman LLP
  2017
• Senior Associate Lawyer
  Fragomen Worldwide
  2006

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