Mr. Koestler has developed a national reputation in the handling of immigration law matters in the areas of advertising, theater and film (including representing numerous Tony Award and Academy Award winners).

Mr. Koestler served as the 2003–2004 chair of the 1,000-member American Immigration Lawyers Association’s New York Chapter, and was also a member of AILA’s Board of Governors. He has also served as co-chair of the Corporate Practice Committee and vice chair of the Department of Labor Liaison Committee. Mr. Koestler has lectured on a number of different business immigration topics at regional and national conferences of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Mr. Koestler, who is listed in The Best Lawyers in America, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers, Chambers Global — The World's Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers USA — America’s Leading Business Lawyers and New York Super Lawyers, has authored and co-authored a number of articles, including: “Agencies Face a Visa Crunch,” Advertising Age, October 13, 2003, page 22; “B-1/B-2 Myths and Realities,” Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook (2004-2005 Edition), Volume 2; and “Travel During and After a Port,” Sixth Annual AILA New York Chapter Immigration Law Symposium Handbook.

J.D., cum laude, Brooklyn Law School, 1991

• American Jurisprudence Award, Trial Advocacy, 1991

A.B., Hamilton College, 1988

New York, 1992

American Immigration Lawyers Association
National
-Mentor for Extraordinary Ability cases (2003-present)
-Customs and Border Protection Liaison and Advocacy Committee (2006-7, 2005-6)
-DHS/USCIS Ombudsman Liaison Committee (2004-5, 2003-4)
-Annual Conference Planning Committee (2002-3)
New York Chapter
-Chapter Chair (2003-4)
-Vice Chair (2002-3)
-Secretary (2001-2)
-Treasurer (2000-1)
-Co-Chair, Corporate Practice Committee (1999-2000)
-Vice Chair, Department of Labor Liaison Committee (1998-9)