Overview
Punam is a nationally recognized immigration attorney who advises employers on business immigration visa strategies, workplace enforcement actions, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) compliance.
With more than 20 years of experience—and as an immigrant herself—Punam brings both legal expertise and personal perspective to her counsel.
Her immigration practice includes working with U.S. companies—from startups to global enterprises—on hiring and retaining foreign national professionals who require temporary or permanent immigration status. Punam supports clients across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, technology, telecommunications, biotechnology, financial services, education, hospitality, and nonprofit organizations. She also helps clients manage visa processes for international assignments across global jurisdictions.
Punam collaborates directly with HR and legal teams to design immigration strategies aligned with workforce goals. She oversees the full spectrum of immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions—including high-volume filings—and delivers practical compliance training. She regularly guides clients through audits and enforcement actions involving the Department of Labor (DOL), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Department of Justice (DOJ). She also advises on legislative advocacy, frequently engaging with policymakers in Washington, D.C., on immigration reform and agency policy.
In addition to her immigration practice, Punam partners with employers on DEI program development and compliance. She helps businesses of all sizes create inclusive workplace strategies that drive performance, boost morale, and enhance reputation with customers, vendors, and communities. Her team focuses on aligning business needs with compliance requirements, while identifying operational areas where equity and inclusion can improve engagement and outcomes.
Punam has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®, named an Immigration Trailblazer by The National Law Journal, and honored as one of Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers. She serves on the Board of Directors for CIEE and holds leadership roles with the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
A frequent speaker and published author, Punam presents on a broad range of topics including global mobility, immigration compliance, DEI strategy, cross-border workforce issues, and the intersection of organizational well-being and diversity. Employers across industries trust her practical guidance to navigate today’s complex and evolving workforce landscape.
Honors & Recognition
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Immigration Law (2023-2026)
- Boston Magazine Top Lawyers™ - Immigration Law (2022-2023)
About Me
Outside of work, Punam recharges by traveling to experience new cultures and cuisines. She also enjoys photography, design projects, and experimenting with cooking exotic dishes—often while perfecting her mixology skills. And who knows—after her law career, she may just open a little pub of her own.
Credentials
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law
- J.D., 1997
Douglass College, Rutgers University
- B.A. in Economics and Psychology, 1993
Languages
- Hindi
- Spanish
Media
News
Events
Legal Analysis
Constangy Streaming
Cara Yates Crotty, Partner - Columbia, SCPunam Singh Rogers, Partner - Boston, MA
Professional & Civic Associations
Civic
- Council on International Education Exchange (“CIEE”)
- Board of Directors, January 2022 to January 2028
- Tomorrow's Women TODAY
- Executive Tier August 2025 to present.
- Chief
- Member, December 2021 to 2023
Professional
- Boston Bar Association Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Section
- Public Policy Chair, September 2020 to June 2021
- Steering Committee, September 2019 to June 2021
- American Immigration Lawyers Association National Committee
- National Committee DEI Committee, June 2023 to 2025
- National Committee USCIS Case Assistance Committee, June 2021 to 2022
- Customs Border Protection Committee Member, September 2020 to 2023
- Business Committee Member, June 2013 to June 2015; September 2020 to present
- American Immigration Lawyers Association National Field Operations Committee Member
- American Immigration Lawyers Association National Department of Labor (DOL) Committee Member, June 2007 to 2010
- American Immigration Lawyers Association National United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Committee Member, June 2008 to 2009
- New England Chapter of American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Diversity and Inclusion Committee Chair, September 2020 to 2024
- Customs Border Protection Logan Airport Co-Chair, June 2007 to 2023
- Rapid Raid Response Team for New England States, March 2017 to present
- Executive Office of Immigration Appeals ProBono Liaison Chair, June 2007 to June 2015
- Elected Executive Board Member, Immediate Past Chapter Chair-President, 2007 to 2008
- Elected Chapter Chair-President, 2006-2007
- Chair Elect, 2005-2006
- Elected Board Member Vice Chair, 2004-2005
- Elected Board Member, Treasurer, 2003-2004
- Elected Board Member, Secretary, 2002-2003
Services
Industries
Admissions
- Massachusetts
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