Our Team

Goss Associates brings together a highly successful and legal team of diverse skill sets and backgrounds. With attorneys fluent in a variety of languages, we strive to ensure that no one is forced to navigate the complex hurdles of immigration alone.

Liz Goss with Amanda Quinn, attorneys at Goss Immigration
CEO Elizabeth Goss
Amanda Quinn and Dena Neese attorneys at Goss Associates

Our Attorneys

Elizabeth GossElizabeth Goss

Elizabeth Goss

CEO

Elizabeth Goss is the CEO of The Law Office of Goss and Associates, LLC. She is admitted to practice in the state bars of Massachusetts and New York and in Federal Court.

An experienced immigration attorney with nearly three decades working in the field of immigration, Elizabeth is nationally and internationally recognized for her legal representation to multinational corporations, entrepreneurial ventures, universities, and research institutions.

Elizabeth specializes in securing temporary and permanent visas for physicians, researchers, professors, and artists under the extraordinary ability, outstanding researcher, and national interest waiver categories. She is one of only a few attorneys nationwide that has obtained an international entrepreneur parole visa for start-ups as noted by Forbes, see article.

She held several national leadership positions in both the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and NAFSA: Association of International Educators (NAFSA).

A skilled writer, Elizabeth is a contributor to prominent law publications including AILA, MCLE, and NAFSA professional publications. Elizabeth is also a frequent guest lecturer at universities on obtaining work permits and permanent residence for international scholars and students. She is frequently quoted on a variety of immigration topics by the media including Politico, The New York Times, Forbes, The Boston Globe, and others.

Amanda QuinnAmanda Quinn

Amanda Quinn

PARTNER

Amanda practices exclusively in employment-based immigration law, representing a diverse portfolio of clients on issues related to the employment of foreign nationals in the U.S. on both a temporary and permanent basis. Amanda has significant experience advising corporate and institutional clients on pre-transaction and post-transaction immigration strategy related to corporate reorganization. Amanda develops large-scale immigration programs focused on compliance, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Amanda is involved with AILA committees at a national level and has participated on panels providing insights into trending immigration issues.

Prior to joining Goss Associates, Amanda managed large volume H-1B petition filings and PERM compliance with Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP in their Boston office.

Amanda received her JD from Suffolk University Law School. Previously, she obtained a B.A. from Fairfield University.

Dena NeeseDena Neese

Dena Neese

SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Dena possesses deep experience working on employment-immigration issues that impact institutions of higher education and their research and teaching faculty.

For thirteen years, she managed employment-based immigration sponsorship programs in-house for two large research universities. As a result, she has developed a strong understanding of the structure and organization of decentralized universities, academic and non-academic position types, and various university immigration sponsorship models.

She has also worked as a private-sector attorney, managing employment-based immigration sponsorship programs for corporate clients, and representing universities and researchers/faculty in their immigration matters.

She has presented and trained extensively within NAFSA, the Association of International Educators, and presently serves as International Scholar Advising Network Leader on the ISSS Leadership Team.

Office Management

Lisa MarquisLisa Marquis

Lisa Marquis

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Lisa is an accomplished management professional with more than 30 years of administration experience optimizing business operations. She is an adept problem solver who employs creativity and innovation to overcome challenging and complex issues. In all areas of business, she is focused and meticulous about client, vendor, and partner relationship management. She brings a passion to achieve both tactical and strategic goals that benefit client and business objectives.

She is a graduate of Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts with a degree in computer technology information systems and business management. As a member of the National Seminar Group, she has presented and received many awards as an exceptional assistant.

Lisa is a longtime resident of Boston’s North end. She spends her free time with family and friends and moonlights as a hostess. Lisa enjoys dining, traveling, sports, laughter and all fun things Boston!

Specialists

Jonas Ruzek

SENIOR LEGAL COORDINATOR

Jonas was born in Framingham, Massachusetts to Czech immigrant parents. He attained a bachelor’s degree in journalism, with a minor in law, from Northeastern University. Before joining Goss Associates, Jonas worked in the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, where he advised constituents on their rights, duties, and options under state consumer protections. Earlier, he worked in compliance at Vicor Corporation. There, he researched legal developments around the world, coordinated with management, and drafted policy and instructional documents. Outside the office, Jonas likes to run along the Charles River while listening to law podcasts.

Chung Nguyen

LEGAL COORDINATOR

Chung was born in central Vietnam where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in education and later obtained a master’s degree in education from Troy University in the USA. Prior to joining Goss Associates, she worked at the International Support Services Office at Virginia Tech University where she gained experience in the immigration field. Outside the office, she enjoys cooking and traveling.

Tiernan Goss

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Born and raised in Massachusetts, Tiernan earned his bachelor’s degree in American Studies, with a concentration in law and politics, from Marist University in New York. During his time there, he interned with Goss Associates, where he discovered his passion for immigration law. Outside of work, Tiernan enjoys going to the gym, spending time with friends, listening to music, and cooking.

Gabrielle Barnes

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Gabrielle grew up in the northeastern corner of Connecticut and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies, with a minor in Psychology, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her passion for immigration law began during an internship at the Lowell Court Service Center, where she assisted self-represented litigants and witnessed the many intersections between civil and immigration law. Outside the office, Gabrielle enjoys running, lifting, gardening, and cheering on Boston sports.

Alana Mulry

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Alana, originally from Galway, Ireland, graduated from University College Dublin, where she studied History and Political Science with International Relations. She became interested in immigration law after spending years researching with the Migration History Department at UCD and working as an Education Lead / Tour Guide at the Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin. Having gone through the American Immigration system herself, Alana is motivated to assist in helping migrant communities navigate the U.S Legal system. Outside of work, she enjoys playing seven instruments, baking, yoga, and attempting to keep her Duolingo streak.

Natalia Calabria

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Natalia is from Southern California and earned her bachelor’s degree in political science with a concentration in law and legal studies, as well as minors in American political institutions and law + public policy, from Northeastern University. Throughout various courses during her time there, she developed an interest in immigration law. Outside of the office, Natalia enjoys spending time with friends, being outside, and trying out new foods and recipes.

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