Layla B. Singh-Panjwani

Layla B. Singh-Panjwani is of counsel in the Boston, Massachusetts, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Layla has over 20 years of experience in corporate and business immigration, representing a wide range of clients—including multinational corporations, small to mid-sized businesses, universities, hospitals, and research institutions—on both temporary and permanent U.S. immigration matters. She has extensive experience managing complex immigration strategies for foreign national employees, including physicians, researchers, scientists, and foreign medical graduates. 

In a market that demands practical, highly focused legal services, Layla provides innovative support and straightforward analysis on emerging regulatory issues. Her ability to advise senior management and build consensus has made her a trusted corporate ally. To better align legal outcomes with corporate objectives, Layla makes her clients' business her own, offering deep sector expertise in infrastructure, IT, healthcare, and oil & gas. Skilled in navigating regulatory and policy changes, guiding clients through high-stakes legal and operational transitions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

Layla is dedicated to establishing enduring, trust-based relationships with her clients through transparent and consistent communication. Rejecting a purely transactional approach to counsel, she works collaboratively with clients to provide ongoing immigration updates, education, and proactive risk-mitigation strategies. Central to her practice is a comprehensive understanding of her clients’ unique business models, operational goals, and risk tolerance.