Jennifer Shanley is a partner at Robinson & Cole LLP and focuses her practice on U.S. business immigration matters, helping multinational companies staff their U.S. offices by obtaining the appropriate immigration status for employees.
She also counsels employers on employment verifications, I-9 matters and E-Verify. Shanley uses her Six Sigma Green Belt certification to streamline the immigration process for clients, to decrease process variation and increase value.
What’s been your biggest professional accomplishment so far in your career?
My biggest accomplishment so far in my career is helping thousands of foreign nationals secure both temporary and permanent work authorization in the U.S. to fulfil their dream jobs while simultaneously assisting companies to retain key talent to allow further growth in the U.S.
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Why do you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty?
• Serve as a dedicated resource to multinational companies and organizations on business immigration matters.
• Led process improvement program within R+C’s Immigration Group, significantly cutting costs and improving efficiency/quality.
How are you involved in the community?
I serve as the chair of United Way Women United, a philanthropic organization that raises funds and invests in financial programs for women and their families in the community. I also serve as the secretary of Women in Manufacturing CT, an organization dedicated to strengthening the manufacturing sector by supporting, promoting and inspiring women.
What do you like to do outside of work?
I enjoy being active with my family, swimming, hiking, skating and the like, watching my two boys play hockey, volunteering as part of Women United and United Way and working out.
Serve as the chair of United Way Women United and secretary of Women in Manufacturing CT.
Fun Fact: Drawing inspiration from my kids, I have joined an adult “learn to play” hockey program.
