Employer strategies for the new era of immigration enforcement

President Trump’s executive orders have reshaped immigration enforcement, with a major shift toward worksite crackdowns. While media attention often focuses on the border, ICE is ramping up I-9 audits, unannounced raids and stricter penalties for noncompliance. Employers may face surprise visits, subpoenas and even criminal investigations. At the same time, sponsoring visa workers has become harder due to changing policies, increased scrutiny and restrictions that shrink the legal workforce. Now more than ever, employers must have strong immigration compliance and visa strategies to navigate this rapidly evolving and high-risk environment.

Speakers:

John E. Exner

Principal, Los Angeles

John E. Exner, IV is a principal in the Los Angeles, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice is primarily dedicated to the representation of businesses and individual clients in a variety of employment-based and family-based immigration matters, as well as workplace compliance. John is an experienced immigration attorney representing clients in nearly all industries, with a particularly strong focus in the healthcare, medical research, education, engineering, aviation, aerospace, automotive, video game, athletics, telecommunications, fashion, music, and entertainment industries. John regularly counsels clients on immigration enforcement issues, E-Verify, and I-9 compliance, on both the federal and state level. He has worked with several clients to prepare comprehensive I-9 and E-Verify compliance programs, and has extensive experience responding to I-9 audits, public access file audits, and H-1B site visits.

Amy L. Peck

Principal, Omaha

As co-leader of the firm’s Immigration group, Amy Peck plays a pivotal role in ensuring the group’s attorneys—and the firm—achieve optimal success for employers on any immigration matter. She believes strongly in Jackson Lewis’ collegial culture and sets the tone for a work environment that expects, encourages, and celebrates collaboration among not just the practice group, but others across the firm as well. Amy loves to dive into complex immigration and compliance issues in the workplace, especially those that intersect employment and immigration law. She approaches client service with the understanding that businesses need practical advice that take a 360- degree view. Amy is especially effective when confronted with a difficult and unique problem to solve for a client. In today’s regulatory environment, Amy is aware that every fact has an impact, and a proactive approach is the best protection.