Anne Rowley is a business immigration attorney whose practice is centered on helping employers, institutions, and individuals navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law. She is particularly passionate about advancing opportunities for international students and early-career professionals, helping them understand and successfully navigate the transition from academic study to employment in the United States. Through her legal practice, speaking engagements, and thought leadership, Anne is a trusted advisor on employment-based immigration, work authorization, and evolving immigration policy. She is recognized for translating complex regulatory developments into practical guidance while advocating for immigration pathways that enable global talent to thrive.
As Counsel with Grossman Young & Hammond, Anne advises employers and foreign nationals on a broad range of employment-based immigration matters. Previously, she practiced with the world’s largest business immigration provider with its Boston and San Diego offices, where she represented multinational companies across diverse industries and developed deep experience in corporate immigration strategy and compliance. Earlier in her career, Anne practiced immigration law in Wisconsin, building a national perspective that continues to inform her work today. She is admitted to practice in California, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin and is a frequent author, presenter, and media commentator on immigration law developments, with particular emphasis on employment authorization, H-1B visas, and issues affecting F-1 international students and exchange visitors. Her educational outreach, including presentations for universities, student organizations, and international education programs, reflects her commitment to equipping international students with the knowledge they need to pursue successful careers in the United States.
Anne has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to pro bono service and professional leadership within the immigration community. She has represented LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and immigrants through organizations including the Transgender Law Center and Oasis Legal Services, volunteered to assist Afghan asylum applicants, and served military families through the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s (AILA) Military Assistance Program. Within AILA, she has held numerous leadership roles, including chairing the American Immigration Council Essay Contest Committee and serving on multiple education and conference committees. Beyond immigration advocacy, Anne mentors first-generation and underrepresented college students through Braven, helping them develop the professional skills, confidence, and networks needed to launch successful careers.
Anne’s professional excellence has earned widespread recognition from both her peers and the broader immigration community. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in Immigration since 2023, and was nominated in 2026 for The Immies’ Thought Leader Award through Build in recognition of her contributions to immigration policy, education, and public engagement. Throughout her career, Anne has distinguished herself not only as a skilled advocate but also as a dedicated educator, mentor, and champion for international students, immigrants, and the organizations that support them. She is committed to advancing excellence in immigration law, guided by the belief that it is not just a privilege, but also a right and responsibility to protect and defend the Constitution and the rule of law.
