A 16-person team of immigration lawyers and staff have left Littler Mendelson for Greenberg Traurig, giving Greenberg an Atlanta immigration practice while stripping Littler of its local group.

Ian Macdonald, who was the co-chair of Littler’s global mobility and immigration practice, has joined Greenberg Traurig as a shareholder. Scott Decker, Emily Liss and Avani Patel have joined as associates. Twelve paralegals and other professionals also made the move.