Meet our team

Samantha Bethel

  • Samantha Bethel is an immigration attorney with a focus on business immigration. Her practice helps guide employers through the various stages of the immigration process from initial transfer through permanent residence.

    Samantha received her B.A. in Politics and Government, with minors in History and Communication, from Ripon College in 2018 and her J.D. from Marquette University Law School in 2021. Samantha is admitted to practice in Wisconsin and is a member of the Wisconsin State Bar and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Prior to joining Grzeca Law Group, Samantha was a Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney.

    In her free time, she enjoys jigsaw puzzles, audiobooks, traveling and spending time with friends, family and her two cats, Finley and Josey.

Reese Eckenrod-Snyder

  • Reese Eckenrod-Snyder is a Legal Assistant at Grzeca Law Group. He focuses on business immigration, with a particular focus assisting corporate clients in the luxury hospitality industry with securing temporary work authorization through the L-1, TN, H-1B, and H-2B classifications. He also assists with securing U.S. Permanent Residence in the EB-1, EB2, and EB-3 categories. Reese enjoys finding complex solutions for difficult cases, ensuring client success and peace of mind. With an emphasis on detail, Reese takes pride in procuring quick and efficient results for clients. Reese received his B.A. in Democracy & Justice Studies and Political Science from University of Wisconsin - Green Bay in 2021.

C. Polly Ellingson

  • C. Polly Ellingson is Of Counsel to Grzeca Law Group, S.C. Before joining Grzeca Law Group, Ms. Ellingson served as a member of the Employment Law Section at Michael Best & Friedrich L.L.P. and as General Counsel of The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Director of Risk Management and Director of Hospitals Legal Affairs at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. Ms. Ellingson holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Washington School of Law. Ms. Ellingson is a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

Carly Hetland

  • Carly Hetland is an immigration attorney with a focus on business immigration. Her practice helps guide employers through the various stages of the immigration process from initial transfer through permanent residence.

    Carly received her B.S. in Political Science from South Dakota State University in 2018 and her J.D. from Marquette University in 2021. Carly is admitted to practice in Wisconsin and is a member of the Wisconsin State Bar and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

    In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with friends, family and her dog.

Jerome G. Grzeca

  • Jerome G. Grzeca, Managing Partner of Grzeca Law Group, S.C., has practiced business immigration law for thirty years in both Washington, D.C. and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has extensive experience providing legal services to the international business community for the hire and transfer of key personnel around the world. He has represented clients in the hospitality, healthcare, biotechnology, mining, energy, information technology, automotive, transportation logistics, architectural, professional services, academia and manufacturing industries, among others.

    He most recently served as Chair of AILA's DOS Liaison Committee. He is a past Director on the AILA Board of Governors and Chair of the Taskforce on Affiliate Programs (2009); Vice Chair of the DOS Liaison Committee (2009-2010); Executive Director Search Committee (2009); Department of State Liaison Committee (2007-2008); USCIS National Benefits Policy Liaison Committee (2005-2007); Chair of the Wisconsin Advocacy Committee (2005-present); Chair of the Nebraska Service Center (NSC) Liaison Committee (2004-2006); Wisconsin Chapter Chair and Chair of the Milwaukee Bar Association (Immigration and Nationality Section) (2001-2003). He is a seasoned speaker and author of a variety of topics relating to business immigration law, and has served on more than fifty professional panels, webinars and round-table discussions for businesses needing expertise in immigration matters. Mr. Grzeca is listed with The Best Lawyers in America, Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers and Super Lawyers for excellence in immigration law. Mr. Grzeca was also selected as a Leader in the Law by the Wisconsin Law Journal.

    Mr. Grzeca received his Juris Doctorate from Marquette University and is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, the District of Columbia Bar and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

Celeste Salas

  • Celeste Salas is a Legal Assistant at Grzeca Law Group, S.C.

    Celeste graduated college in May of 2022 as a first-generation student. A proud daughter of two Mexican immigrants, she earned her Bachelor ‘s Degree in Comparative Literature and Sociology from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and is currently learning French and Portuguese. She has a passion for learning new languages and cultural practices around the world. She also volunteers her time to a range of community organizations.

    Her passion for immigration came from her family’s personal challenges within the immigration system. She vividly remembers the long, systemic hurdles of filling out immigration paperwork: particularly the language barriers, economic challenges, and difficulty that comes with attempting to understand the process.

Theodore Evert

  • Theodore Evert is a Legal Assistant at Grzeca Law Group. With a focus in business immigration, Theodore specializes in temporary work authorization including the L-1B, TN, and H-1B Classifications. He also assists with individuals seeking Permanent Residency through the PERM process.

    Theodore emphasizes a client-first work ethic and strives for clear and concise communication to deliver the results that clients want to achieve. He also finds purpose in assisting Foreign Nationals further their career goals while working in the United States. He received a B.A. in Environmental Policy & Planning, Political Science, and Democracy & Justice Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay in 2022.

    In his free time, Theodore enjoys rock climbing, hiking, playing the guitar and piano, and longboarding.

Nancy Pomes

  • Nancy Pomes is an immigration attorney with a focus on both family and business immigration. Her practice helps guide people through the various stages of the immigration process from initial transfer through permanent residence.

    Nancy earned her B.A at Marquette University and her J.D. from Marquette University Law School. She is admitted to practice in Wisconsin and is a member of the Wisconsin State Bar and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Prior to joining Grzeca Law Group, Nancy was a staff attorney at Catholic Charities, Legal Services for Immigrants in Milwaukee and a Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force.

    In her free time, Nancy volunteers as Committee Chair for her three son's Boy Scout Troop.

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