National Association for Law Placement

Global Immigration Law Firm BAL Appoints 1st Woman, Latina as Its Managing Partner

by | Sep 15, 2023

Global immigration law firm BAL, which helps businesses and individuals navigate complex immigration issues, has appointed Frieda Garcia as the first woman and Latina to serve in the role of managing partner in the firm’s 43-year history.

It’s a significant achievement for Garcia and BAL, as the National Association for Law Placement reports Black and Hispanic women are the most underrepresented in partner ranks, and in 2022, Latina women accounted for less than 1% of all law partners....

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