Barry Howard Gleen

Barry H. Gleen is Of Counsel at Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Greenberg, Formato & Einiger, LLP and part of the Immigration & Nationality law practice.

Mr. Gleen has more than 25 years of experience practicing immigration law. He specializes in obtaining both temporary (E, H, L, and O) and permanent visas (green cards), for both individuals and employees of the firm's clients. Mr. Gleen's clients include entertainment conglomerates, drug and pharmaceutical companies, perfume manufacturers, investment banks and engineering companies.

Mr. Gleen is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, serving as Chair of its Corporate Practice Committee from 2002-2003 and 2008-2009. He has lectured widely in the U.S. and abroad on U.S. immigration matters and is a frequent participant in the "Ask the Experts" programs sponsored by AILA. Mr. Gleen is fluent in French and Spanish, having received a diploma from the French Study Institute of the University of Grenoble. Mr. Gleen's published works and lectures include:

• National Association of Real Estate Professionals, Orlando Chapter, and the Central Florida International Alliance, Speaker, "Immigration Options for the Wealthy Foreign Investor in Real Estate," Spring 2009
• Immigration Law Weekly Webinar, Speaker, "Temporary Visa Options for the Sole Proprietor," Spring 2009
• Annual Convention of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Speaker, "Client Fees & Engagement Letter," Spring 2009
• The Immigration Lawyers' Association on Business Immigration Issues, Regular Panelist, "Ask the Expert," 2008-2009
• Center for International Legal Studies, Symposium on International Labor Law, Lecturer, Kitzuhel, Austria, May 1999; Salzburg, Austria, May, 2002
• St. John's University Law School Symposium on International Labor Law, Trinity College, Speaker, Dublin, Ireland, July 2000

Mr. Gleen was recognized a leading Immigration lawyer by New York Magazine's The Best Lawyers in America 2010.

Mr. Gleen is a graduate of St. John's University School of Law and holds a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York. Mr. Gleen is admitted in New York as well as the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York. In addition to AILA, Mr. Gleen is a member of the New York Bar Association.