Charles Gillman

“I take the time to listen closely to clients and understand the objectives of businesses, investors, and families and guide them through the necessary processes to achieve their U.S. immigration goals. Immigration law today is more interconnected and complex than ever. My practice sits at the intersection of global mobility and compliance law providing counsel so clients may confidently invest, expand, and operate in the United States while navigating an evolving regulatory landscape.”
Charles Gillman Spencer West Partner

Charles Gillman is a Partner with Spencer West’s U.S. practice. He represents employers and investors navigating complex employment-based immigration law while offering strategic counsel to multinational corporations and individuals. Charles has worked as a Fortune 100 in-house attorney and with major international consulting firms and multi-practice law firms.

Charles has extensive experience in:

  • Investor and employer visa programs
  • Temporary and immigrant visas for entrepreneurs
  • Academic, business, artistic, scientific, and executive personnel
  • PERM labor certification and H-2B/H-2A visa programs
  • Immigration compliance for corporations
  • Representing Fortune 500 companies to startups
  • Serving industries such as professional services, finance, aerospace, biotechnology, arts, entertainment, engineering, and IT sectors

By collaborating across Spencer West’s corporate, M&A, tax, employment, litigation, intellectual property, real estate, regulatory, and other disciplines, he is able to assist clients by addressing challenges holistically.

Charles has lectured on business immigration law in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Europe.

Charles believes in taking the time necessary to listen closely to clients and understand the objectives of businesses, investors, and families, and guide them through the necessary processes to achieve their U.S. immigration goals.