Meghan Kennedy Riordan – Detroit, MI

Elite Immigration Defense at Kitch Attorneys & Counselors

Meghan Kennedy Riordan is a highly acclaimed immigration attorney and a Principal at the prestigious Detroit law firm Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook. Leading the firm’s Immigration Law Practice Group, Ms. Riordan brings over 30 years of experience to the table. Her office is located in the iconic One Woodward Avenue building, overlooking the Detroit waterfront. She is known for her tenacious representation of corporations and individuals in high-stakes immigration matters, blending deep legal knowledge with a practical, results-oriented approach.

Ms. Riordan’s reputation extends beyond Detroit; she is a recognized leader in the legal community, having been selected as a Super Lawyer and a "Best Lawyer in America" for Immigration Law. She serves as a bridge for international talent, helping U.S. companies navigate the bureaucratic maze of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor. Her dual licensure as a Foreign Legal Consultant in Ontario also makes her uniquely qualified to handle cross-border issues between the U.S. and Canada.

Specialized Practice Areas

Meghan Kennedy Riordan offers a full suite of immigration services, with a focus on business and complex inadmissibility issues:

• Corporate Immigration: Managing global mobility programs for companies, including L-1 intra-company transferees, H-1B professionals, and E-2 treaty investors.
• Audit Defense: protecting businesses during government audits of I-9 forms and H-1B Public Access Files.
• Inadmissibility Waivers: Expertly handling complex cases where individuals have been denied entry due to prior criminal history or visa violations.
• Family Reunification: Assisting families with marriage-based green cards and fiancé visas.
• Naturalization: guiding permanent residents through the final steps of becoming U.S. citizens.

Distinguished Leadership

Ms. Riordan is not only a litigator but also a thought leader. She is the past president of the Irish Network Detroit and the Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers. Her commitment to the community is evidenced by her receipt of the Charles R. Rutherford, Jr. Award for community service. She is frequently called upon by other attorneys to provide counsel on the immigration consequences of criminal convictions, highlighting her status as an "attorney’s attorney."

"We don’t just file forms; we build strategies. In a constantly shifting legal landscape, you need an advocate who anticipates changes and prepares you for success."

Professional Environment

Located on the 24th Floor of the Minoru Yamasaki-designed One Woodward Avenue, the Kitch firm offers a sophisticated setting for legal consultations. The firm’s resources allow Ms. Riordan to handle cases of any magnitude, from a single family visa to the immigration needs of a multinational workforce. Clients can expect clear communication, rigorous attention to detail, and a partnership dedicated to achieving their immigration goals.