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What to Expect and How to Prepare: A Guide to Employing Foreign Workers in the Age of Trump

Teresa Goody Guillén Supports New SEC Nominee in Institutional Investor Article

Carolina Alonso Shares Her Journey to the Legal Profession with High School Students

​Bill Bergmann Elected Treasurer of Court of Federal Claims Bar Association; Continues Role on Advisory Council

John takes a pragmatic approach to these intricate matters, providing thoughtful guidance to the employers while serving as a practical advocate for the employees involved.

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J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School, 2016, 

B.A., Purdue University, 2013

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<li>The Legal 500 United States
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<li>Recommended in Labor and Employment: Immigration (2023 to 2024)</li>
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BakerHostetler attorneys, practice areas stand out in The Legal 500 annual guide

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

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Labor and Employment: Healthcare Industry

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<li>Experience handling complex H-1B, Blanket L-1, O-1, P-1 and PERM filings for employees, including technology specialists, in a wide range of industries.</li>
<li>Liaise with corporate contacts and employees to keep everyone up to date regarding case status and processing.</li>
<li>Successfully challenged denial decisions issued by USCIS through <em>nunc pro tunc</em> filings.</li>
<li>Manage and prepare complex RFE responses for a variety of case types including H-1B and L-1 petitions. Provide strategic advice to multinational companies regarding immigration practices in current climate.</li>
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