Practice Areas:
Barbara's practice focuses on preparing non-immigrant work visa applications for the arts, music, entertainment and business industries, as well as employment and family-based applications for permanent residence. An avid film, theater and music enthusiast, Barbara has successfully processed numerous visa petitions for internationally renowned actors, directors, producers, comedians, as well as some of Ireland's top touring productions, classical and 'trad' musicians, rock bands, dancers and business professionals. She is highly attuned to the immigration needs of the entertainment industry.
Prior to founding McCormick & Dooley PLLC, Barbara worked for nine formative years with the well-known immigration law firm of Dornan & Associates PLLC, formerly Smith Dornan & Dehn, PC.
Education:
Trinity College Dublin, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
Admissions and Associations:
New York State Bar, 2001
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Member
Irish American Bar Association of New York (IABANY), Board Member
Irish Network - NYC
Trinity College Dublin, NYC Alumni Group
Honors and Awards:
Irish Voice Newspaper - Woman of Influence, 2010
"Show Your Love," Young Leaders' Commendation, Irish Arts Center, February 2011