Rita Chowdhury

Rita Chowdhury is the Principal of Integrate Legal, a boutique corporate immigration law firm known for its exceptional client service and expertise in Australian immigration law. Admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia, Rita holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Wollongong. She has also served as a Notary Public. With over 18 years of experience, Rita has led immigration practices at major law firms, including a top international commercial law firm and a 'big four' accounting firm. Her extensive experience laid the groundwork for founding her own practice, where she has distinguished herself as a sought-after immigration advisor. Rita works with a diverse client base ranging from entrepreneurs and small businesses to large multinational corporations, providing them with strategic advice and commercial solutions tailored to their unique needs. Rita's achievements have been recognised through various awards, including the prestigious Doyles Guide as a Leading Immigration Lawyer in NSW for 2025, and she was the recipient of the inaugural Lawyers Weekly 2016 Partner of the Year Award for Migration. Her professional stature is further evidenced by her selection in the Who’s Who Legal listings and her role as Deputy Chair of the Law Council of Australia's Migration Law Committee. Committed to corporate social responsibility, Rita actively contributes to organisations such as the Taronga Foundation and offers pro bono services to wildlife and environmental conservation initiatives. She also serves as a Fellow of the Migration Institute of Australia and has earned the title of Accredited Educator. Rita's thought leadership is consistently demonstrated through her publications with esteemed legal publishers and her regular appearances at conferences and seminars where she provides expert training on immigration law. Her international standing is highlighted by her membership in the International Bar Association and her invitation to present at their annual conference in Sydney. Rita's educational background includes a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law Australia, participation in a student exchange program at the University of California, Berkeley, and completion of the Foundations of Directorship with the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Her career is a testament to her dedication and impact in the field of immigration law.