H-1B vs L-1: Which Visa Should Your Company Use?
A comparison of the H-1B and L-1 visas on caps, the lottery, costs, and timelines to help employers choose the right one.
Sena Sahin is a partner at Capitol Law Partners PLLC, licensed in Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, and Texas, and a J.D. graduate of South Texas College of Law Houston. Fluent in English and Turkish, she delivers client-focused, results-driven counsel across civil litigation, corporate advisory, and data privacy matters.
In litigation, Ms. Sahin has defended insurance carriers and employers in personal injury, premises, and professional liability cases, achieving strategic outcomes at national firms. As outside general counsel, she provides proactive legal guidance on contracts, compliance, and risk management to businesses across industries.
A Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) with a Cybersecurity and Information Privacy Compliance certificate, she advises organizations on data protection and evolving privacy regulations.
South Texas College of Law Houston
(2020) - JD
University of Connecticut
(2015) - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Bar Admissions:
DC, PA, TX; US District Court, S.D. Texas
Certified Information Privacy Professional - United States (CIPP/US)
Drexel University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law Certificate,
Cybersecurity and Information Privacy Compliance
Discover what clients have to say about their experiences working with Ms. Sahin.
I am very pleased with Sena and the whole team. I was working with another lawyer for 6 years and they did nothing. Working with Sena was so easy and I got everything done right in less than 5 months.
Edgar Mendoza
Dear Capitol Law family, First of all, Mr. Murat, Mr. Çağatay, Ms. Aynur. My wife and I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your support and guidance during our EB2 visa process. Thanks to your professionalism, knowledge and dedication, we completed this process much easier and stress-free. We are grateful for being with us at every stage and answering our questions patiently.
Volkan Aydıngöz
I recently had the pleasure of working with Capitol Law Partners, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with their services. From the moment I walked in, I was treated with the utmost professionalism and respect. The team was incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and thorough in handling my case. I highly recommend Capitol Law Partners to anyone seeking top-notch legal services. Thank you for your excellent work!
Sayed Jalal
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