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David is a frequent speaker on topics relating to U.S. immigration law and compliance, and he has written numerous articles for U.S. and international publications. He currently serves as the firm's Immigration Team Lead.

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J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1996

B.A., University of Michigan, 1993

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<li>The Legal 500 United States
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<li>Recommended in Labor and Employment: Immigration (2024)</li>
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<li><em>The Best Lawyers in America</em>®
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<li>Illinois: Immigration Law (2024 to 2025)</li>
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The Future of Employment-Based Immigration Policy in the US: A Return to the Old or More of the Same

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New Green Card Path for High-Achieving Employees

Employment Law Spotlight

I-9 Remote Document Verification and Ending of COVID-19 I-9 Flexibilities

BakerHostetler Attorneys and Practice Areas Recognized in The Legal 500 2023 Guide

Back to the Future: USCIS Resumes Expedited Processing of H-4 and L-2 Applications When Filed Concurrently with an H-1B or L-1 Petition

Law360 Profiles New Lateral Partner David Serwer

BakerHostetler adds Labor and Employment partner in Chicago

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Russia-Ukraine War Resource Center

Labor and Employment: Hospitality Industry

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<li>Represents domestic and multinational corporations in planning for temporary assignments, long-term employment and relocation strategies for foreign nationals in the U.S.</li>
<li>Analyzed the impact of corporate transactions on foreign national populations for multinational companies, ensuring corporate compliance by directing the submission of government notifications or alternative visa strategies.</li>
<li>Developed and audited corporate immigration compliance programs and policies, such as I-9, Public Access File compliance, business traveler, third-party placement, reimbursement agreements and permanent residence sponsorship.</li>
<li>Advised a multinational employer on risks to E-visa eligibility due to incremental changes in ownership and developed an action plan to transition hundreds of employees from E to L status if threshold was reached.</li>
<li>Defended a large multinational company in a DOL Wage and Hour investigation regarding allegations of Labor Condition Application noncompliance, which resulted in DOL ending its investigation with no fines or penalties assessed.</li>
<li>Provided strategic immigration case support for successful major immigration litigation that USCIS has cited in published policy guidance.</li>
<li>Represented a publicly traded company to develop I-9 audit processes and training and interfaced with DOL regarding E-Verify noncompliance.</li>
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