Jonathan Agins Grode

Jonathan Agins Grode

Green and Spiegel U.S. | Green & Spiegel, LLC • Philadelphia, PA
ImmigrationEmployment LawLabor & EmploymentPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(401) 229-2818
Address
1524 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, US

Professional

About

Jonathan A. Grode is a seasoned attorney based in Philadelphia, PA, specializing in employment law and immigration at Green and Spiegel U.S. With over 16 years of experience in business immigration law, Jonathan leads the firm’s immigration practice, providing expert guidance to startup companies, professional workers, artists, entertainers, and researchers navigating the complexities of immigrant and non-immigrant employment visas. His extensive practice encompasses EB-5 visas and regional center operations, where he addresses various immigration-related challenges. Jonathan is adept at handling enforcement actions from the Department of Labor (DOL) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), ensuring clients are well-prepared and compliant with all regulations. In addition to his legal practice, Jonathan shares his knowledge as an Adjunct Professor at Temple University Beasley School of Law, where he teaches courses on Advising Multinational Corporations and Business Immigration Law. He is actively involved in the legal community, serving as Co-Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Labor and Employment Law Section Immigration and Human Trafficking Administrative Committee. Jonathan A. Grode's commitment to excellence and his deep understanding of immigration law make him a valuable asset to his clients and a respected figure in the legal field. Whether navigating the intricacies of employment law or advocating for clients facing immigration challenges, Jonathan is dedicated to providing exceptional legal support tailored to the unique needs of each client.

About Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.

Credentials

Education
2008 Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1999 Case Western Reserve University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Italian

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2016 Rising Star, SuperLawyers 2015 Rising Star, SuperLawyers 2015 Guest Speaker, USCIS Naturalization Ceremony - Abington Senior High School 2014 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2014 Special Achievement Award: commitment to mock trial competition, Pennsylvania Bar Association
Publications
2016 American Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section Newsletter In the Eye of the Visa Holder 2016 Pennsylvania Statewide High School Mock Trial Competition Lilienthal Insurance, Inc. v. Natural Habitat Preserve (Topic: Personal Injury Insurance Claim Drones) 2015 American Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section Newsletter Managing Unintended Consequences of Immigration Reform 2015 Pennsylvania Statewide High School Mock Trial Competition Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Harper Marmalard (Topic: 1st Degree Murder and Hazing) 2014 America Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section Newsletter. Volume 42, Number 3 Changing Immigration Regulations Raise Employment Issues
Associations
2015 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association (Philadelphia chapter) Co-Chair, CBP Committee 2015 - Present American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section Immigration and Human Trafficking Administrative Committee Management Co-Chair 2014 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association National Chapter Student Outreach Committee 2014 - Present American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section Annual Mock Trial Philadelphia Regional Tournament 2014 - Present American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section Working Group Leader, Anti-Human Trafficking Resourse Database
Speaking
2016 Louisiana Bar Association Conclave on Diversity (Baton Rouge, LA) Ethical Issues in Immigration Law 2016 French Chamber for Commerce and Industry (Paris, France) Visas for Entrepreneurs (France) 2016 Consular Agency of France in Philadelphia and Wilmington (Philadelphia, PA) Legal and Tax Issues of Interest to the French and Expatriate Communities 2016 Colorado Bar Association Annual Ski and CLE (Vail, CO) Recent Changes in Immigration Law for Labor Lawyers 2016 ABA Employer Rights and Responsibility Committee Midwinter Meeting (New Orleans, LA) Understanding the Employment and Immigration Implications of Terminating Expatriates: At the Journey's End
Updated: Mar 25, 2026