October 9, 2026 – Duane Morris partner Pierre Georges Bonnefil was honored with the inaugural Outstanding Alumni Award from the St. John’s University School of Law Black Law Students Association. In the accompanying profile, A Knight at the Office, Bonnefil discusses his immigration practice, commitment to pro bono service, Haitian heritage and the importance of mentorship and giving back.

Bonnefil has extensive experience representing companies in a wide range of immigration matters. He represents private and publicly held organizations in a variety of areas, with significant involvement in the online commerce, manufacturing, technology, finance, retail and fashion industries. He currently acts as Immigration Counsel for the French Consulate General in New York.

A 1988 graduate of St. John’s University School of Law, Bonnefil was appointed a Knight in the French Legion of Honor in 2015 and is also a recipient of the French National Order of Merit.

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