Kripa Upadhyay is Of Counsel at Buchalter (Seattle), focusing on immigration, employment, corporate law, and international trade compliance. She advises on U.S. immigration strategy, visas, M&As, OFAC compliance, and EB-5 litigation. She’s been recognized by Chambers USA (Band 3), Super Lawyers (2014–18), and EB5 Investors Magazine (Top 10 Rising Stars, 2023), and serves on AILA’s EB-5/EOIR committees. Kripa holds a J.D. from Seattle University and a B.A. from CSU Long Beach. Licensed in Washington and admitted to the Ninth Circuit, she’s fluent in five languages and often quoted in outlets like Newsweek and Times of India.