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Linda Rahal is the chief operating officer of Trow & Rahal, and has been with the firm since its inception in 1993.

Trow & Rahal represents companies and individuals in navigating the immigration process for visas, green cards, citizenship, and other immigration-related matters. The firm also assists companies in preparing corporate immigration policies, conducting I-9 and compliance audits, and developing immigration-related strategies for owners and employees.

Linda received her JD degree, magna cum laude, from the American University, Washington College of Law in 1992; and earned her BA degree, cum laude, in International Relations from Tufts University in 1986. Linda has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) for more than 10 years. She is also a member of District of Columbia and Maryland Bar associations, as well as the American Bar Association.

For corporate clients and outside organizations, Linda conducts customized seminars on immigration, compliance, and related issues. Linda is also a frequent speaker at local SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) events.

Linda’s reputation within the legal community has led to selection by her peers for inclusion in several prestigious publications, including “The Best Lawyers in America,” the “International Who’s Who of Business Immigration Lawyers,” and the “Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.”

Linda has a reputation for being a lawyer who goes the distance. In October 2005, she competed in the World Championship Ironman Competition in Kona, Hawaii, as part of the CEO Ironman Challenge. Since then, Linda has completed numerous marathons and Ironman triathlons.

She continues to enjoy training and participating in triathlons, as well as other athletic and outdoor activities. She has combined her passion with her work and also helps professional triathletes and other athletes to obtain visas to live, train, and race in the United States.