Stephen Blaker, partner of Blaker & Granet LLP, is an immigration attorney who has been practicing for nearly 15 years. When he cofounded his company about three years ago, he made the rounds to various office spaces, including both coworking and traditional environments, to find the perfect fit for building a brand new practice.
But one thing was certain—the need for flexibility. Blaker and Jacki Granet needed access to office spaces around Los Angeles and the country, if not the globe. With other business partners in cities like New York, Philadelphia, and London, it was a no-brainer that Industrious was the best choice.
“It’s really been a huge advantage for us to have those offices wherever we travel,” said Blaker.
The pair wanted to have access to a space where clients could visit comfortably or for them to have the necessary means to do their work. Things like high-speed WiFi or access to a printer for their casework can’t be overlooked when clients need advice and counsel at any time of the day. “It is important to have that accessibility,” said Blaker.
The company calls the Century City Industrious location home, with four full-time employees and one part-time employee also enjoying the amenities that Industrious offers. Since starting to work at Industrious, Blaker & Granet LLP has tripled its office size. It’s been especially beneficial, even past the amenities. When it comes to new networking, they even recently signed a new client who is a fellow tenant of that Industrious location.
But the work that they are doing out of Industrious is especially notable.
“My primary job is to help people arrive to the United States legally or stay in the United States legally,” said Blaker. “Most of our work is focused on work visas and employment-based visas and green cards. We are typically helping people here who are coming to the United States through a job offer or as a foreign student and getting a visa after school. It’s helping people live their American dream and helping employers hire the right talent, regardless of the talent’s nationality.”
Blaker & Granet LLP is a top-rated immigration law firm in Los Angeles. LGBTQ+ and woman-owned, it focuses exclusively on U.S. immigration and naturalization law.
“I don’t think we would have achieved the growth that we have without Industrious,” said Blaker.
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