With over 34 years of exceptional experience in litigation, corporate law, and U.S. immigration, Wilka is a powerhouse attorney whose career spans Fortune 50 companies, private law firms, and C-Suite leadership roles. She has served as a senior executive in a publicly traded corporation with nationwide responsibilities, equipping her with a unique perspective on corporate strategy and operations.
As the founder of a Houston-based boutique law firm, she established a practice specializing in helping foreign companies and high-net-worth individuals achieve success in the U.S. market. She also launched a global business and immigration consultancy with offices in Mexico City and Ho Chi Minh City, focused on facilitating cross-border opportunities for businesses and investors. Previously, Wilka held a pivotal role as Partner at an AMLaw 200 firm, where she established and led the firm’s Immigration Practice Division, further solidifying her reputation as a trusted leader in U.S. immigration law.
A distinguished graduate of Tulane University Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctor cum laude, Wilka also holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts. Licensed in Texas since 1990, her experience spans state and federal litigation, labor and employment law, collective bargaining, mergers and acquisitions, and complex civil transactions.
A Global Advocate for Talent Mobility and Investment
For the past two decades, Wilka has been at the forefront of global talent mobility, advising U.S. and international companies on strategic cross-border investments. She has secured thousands of employment and investment visas, including E2, TN, L1, H-1B, H2, H3, EB-2/3 Program Electronic Review Management (PERM), O-1, P, and EB1-A visas. Her unparalleled experience as an internationally recognized EB-5 attorney has made her a trusted advisor for both investors and project developers participating in the EB-5 Citizenship by Investment Program.
A Legacy of Leadership and Education
Wilka’s passion for knowledge-sharing is evident in her five years as an adjunct professor at Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where she taught Corporate Immigration Law in the LLM program. She is a sought-after national and international speaker, presenting cutting-edge insights on investment and immigration strategies to global audiences.
Bilingual and Multicultural Visionary
Originally from Puerto Rico, Wilka is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Her multicultural background fuels her dedication to fostering meaningful global connections, empowering businesses, and transforming lives through strategic legal and immigration solutions.
With a career defined by innovation, global impact, and client success, Wilka Toppins is a trusted name in business and immigration law, redefining possibilities for companies and individuals worldwide.
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