Poorvi Chothani is the Founder and Managing Partner of LawQuest, an immigration and employment law firm in Mumbai, India. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, she is admitted to the bar in India and the U.S. and is a registered and practicing solicitor in England and Wales. She is also the Managing Partner of LawQuest Global, PLLC, Florida. With significant expertise in U.S. and Indian immigration law, she leads a highly responsive and experienced team that supports companies with their global immigration needs.
A seasoned veteran, Poorvi advises companies, students, and individuals through every major immigration policy change. She and her team frequently work with high-net-worth individuals on EB-5 green cards and other global residence and citizenship options. They provide comprehensive immigration solutions for multinational corporations, including visa processing, compliance programs, and workforce mobility support, ensuring seamless transitions for employees across borders. For students, they offer end-to-end guidance on studying abroad, including visa applications, documentation, and pre-departure support, ensuring a smooth and well-prepared experience.
Described by peers as “the best of the best in India,” Poorvi regularly speaks and writes on immigration issues and policies, contributing to major publications and news agencies. She is a founding member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)’s Bangkok District Chapter (APAC-BDC), and has served on its steering group and committees multiple times. She is also a founding member and past Chair of the AILA Global Migration Section (GMS). She is a member of AILA’s GMS Publication Committee and is the immediate past Co-Chair of the Immigration Committee at the International Bar Association (IBA).
Recognized as an Elite Thought Leader, Poorvi has been nominated each year since 2009 among the world’s leading immigration private practice lawyers by Who's Who Legal (WWL). Through independent research and peer feedback, she has consistently been listed among the highest-ranked lawyers in WWL (Lexology) and is featured as one of its Thought Leaders Global Elite 2025.
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