Broadcast Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (ET)
Overview:
The Trump administration’s sweeping reforms to employer-based immigration policies have transformed the regulatory landscape, challenging employers to stay ahead of complex legal requirements. From updates to the I-9 form to increased scrutiny of H-1B petitions, these changes necessitate proactive and informed approaches to maintain compliance and mitigate risks.
Join our speakers in this CLE webcast as they provide a comprehensive analysis of recent developments and anticipated changes in employment-based immigration. The discussion will cover critical topics, including the broader implications of Trump-era immigration policies, emerging trends in visa processing, and practical strategies for navigating regulatory challenges.
Key Topics to be Discussed:
- Recent developments, such as the Elon Musk/MAGA H-1B rift
- The impact of a Republican-controlled Congress on immigration
- Potential impacts of Trump-era immigration policies on employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visas
- Recent updates regarding deference policies
- Consular processing and its potential impacts
- Third-party worksite placements concerning H-1B and L-1 visas, among others
Credit:
Course Level:
Intermediate
Advance Preparation:
Print and review course materials
Method of Presentation:
On-Demand Webcast
Prerequisite:
General knowledge of immigration law
Course Code:
1411388
Total Credit:
2.0
CLE Credit:
CA CLE 2.00 General - Approved Until: 1/30/2027
PA CLE 2.00 General - Approved Until: 1/30/2027
VT CLE 2.00 General - Approved Until: 12/31/2026
NJ CLE 2.00 General - Credits through Reciprocity
NY CLE 2.00 Areas of Professional Practice - Credits through Reciprocity
AR CLE 2.00 General - Credits through Reciprocity
CT CLE 2.00 General - Credits through Reciprocity
NH CLE 2.00 General – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53
MO CLE 2.00 General - Approved Until: 1/30/2025
MS CLE 2.00 General - Approved Until: 1/30/2026
WI CLE 2.00 General - Approved Until: 12/31/2026
TN CLE 2.00 General - Approved Until: 1/30/2026
Pending CLE Application:
GA
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Speaker Panel:
Rosanna Berardi, Esq., Managing Partner
Berardi Immigration Law
Rosanna Berardi is a lawyer, mother, and award-winning entrepreneur. She built her immigration law firm, Berardi Immigration Law, from her home apartment to a multi-million-dollar company that has helped thousands achieve their American dreams. Named Legal Entrepreneur of the Year by Women-Owned Law and recognized among Inc. Magazine’s 500 Female Founders in 2024, Rosanna is a sought-after speaker who has been featured in Forbes, The Los Angeles Times, Politico, and The National Post. As an Adjunct Professor at SUNY Buffalo School of Law, she shapes the next generation of legal professionals. Rosanna is also the CEO of High Wire Woman, a consulting firm that provides systems and solutions to working women, and actively mentors female entrepreneurs launching their own businesses.
Cynthia Scribe, Of Counsel
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Cynthia (Cindy) Scribe is a California State Bar Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law and has counseled employers and individuals on complex employment-based and investment-based immigration processes for over 24 years. She is based in the San Francisco office and is a member of the firm’s immigration and compliance practice group. Cindy advises her clients on immigration strategy and planning to address their workforce needs. She has broad experience in treaty-based immigration processes as well as visas based on extraordinary ability, professional and specialty employment visas and intra-company transfer matters. Cindy also represents clients with permanent residence processes. She handles a diverse range of corporate immigration matters advising start-up companies through major global corporations in several industries including but not limited to information technology, advertising and brand management, construction, off-shore wind power, industrial production, architecture and design as well as consulting and corporate strategy. Cindy also advises on family-based immigration matters.
Kristopher W. Peters, Associate
Duane Morris LLP
Kris practices U.S. immigration law with a broad background in business and employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visa sponsorship, immigration-related compliance and enforcement, consular processing, international travel, and related matters.
Kris advises businesses in various industries on temporary and permanent visa sponsorship processes for their employees, assists with establishing, reviewing, and customizing their immigration sponsorship policies to fit their business needs and provides guidance on immigration enforcement matters. He also supports professionals, scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, and business owners with the entire visa sponsorship process, from obtaining lawful permanent residence to navigating naturalization.
Nyasha AL Pendleton, Associate
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Nyasha Pendleton is an immigration attorney with a practice centered on business immigration. She assists multinational corporations, executives, and skilled workers in obtaining nonimmigrant visas, including H-1B, TN, L-1, O-1, P-1, and R-1 petitions, as well as employment-based permanent residency through the PERM process and the EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 categories. With extensive experience as an attorney, and paralegal in immigration law, Nyasha is adept at navigating complex filing processes with governmental agencies. Her expertise has garnered recognition, including the “Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch” award for Immigration Law and Labor and Employment Law in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025. She currently serves as Co-Chair of the AILA Philadelphia Chapter Customs and Border Protection Liaison Committee.
Agenda:
Rosanna Berardi, Esq., Managing Partner
Berardi Immigration Law,
Cynthia Scribe, Of Counsel
Greenberg Traurig, LLP,
Kristopher W. Peters, Associate
Duane Morris LLP,
&
Nyasha AL Pendleton, Associate
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
- Recent developments, such as the Elon Musk/MAGA H-1B rift
- The impact of a Republican-controlled Congress on immigration
- Potential impacts of Trump-era immigration policies on employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visas
- Recent updates regarding deference policies
- Consular processing and its potential impacts
- Third-party worksite placements concerning H-1B and L-1 visas, among others
Date & Time:
Thursday, January 30, 2025
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (ET)
Who Should Attend:
- Immigration Lawyers
- Immigration Specialists
- Immigration Consultants
- Immigration Services Officer
- Immigration Case Manager
- Chief Legal Officers
- Chief Compliance Officer
- Chief Risk Officers
- General Counsel
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