Douglas Russo

Douglas Russo is the managing partner at Rose Immigration Law Firm, PLC, in Brentwood, Tennessee. With over a decade of experience in the field, he assists clients in navigating complex corporate and employment visas, from H-1B to PERM cases. Bringing a unique edge to his practice as a former professional musician, he has a personal passion for championing foreign national artists, performers and creative talents as they pursue their American dreams.

Primarily concentrating on business immigration law, Mr. Russo guides international corporations, high-growth startups and professionals through intricate legal landscapes. His practice focuses on securing nonimmigrant employment visas, including H-1B, L-1 and O-1, as well as employment-based permanent residency via EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 green card pathways. Beyond visa processing, he proactively counsels corporate clients on I-9 workplace compliance, Department of Labor audits and strategic global talent acquisition, ensuring foreign nationals seamlessly integrate into the U.S. workforce.

Mr. Russo takes a deeply personalized approach to business immigration, recognizing that behind every corporate petition is a real human story and a critical business objective. Rather than treating cases as routine paperwork, he collaborates directly with HR leaders, founders and individual foreign nationals to craft bespoke legal strategies aligned with their specific timelines and career goals. Through transparent communication and tailored guidance, he transforms an intimidating, bureaucracy-heavy process into a seamless, empowering experience for employers and employees alike.

Mr. Russo graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in music technology and a minor in business administration from the University of Central Missouri before earning his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Belmont University College of Law in 2014. During law school, he served as a Law Review notes editor, Student Bar Association treasurer and Moot Court competitor and earned four Best Performance Awards. He has been licensed in Tennessee since 2014.