Staying Ahead of U.S. Immigration Compliance: Strategies for In-House Counsel

Co-Chair of the Immigration and Nationality Practice Manuela M. Morais presented “Staying Ahead of U.S. Immigration Compliance: Strategies for In-House Counsel” at the 2025 Employment & Labor CLE Institute hosted by ACC Greater Philadelphia on Oct. 7 at the Radnor Hotel in St. David’s, PA.

Joined by fellow speaker John Mazzeo, Senior Director and Associate General Counsel of The Vertical Screen Group of Companies, Manuela discussed practical strategies for employers to maintain immigration compliance at a time of shifting administrative priorities, enforcement policies and regulatory landscapes. The session also explored how in-house counsel, HR professionals and compliance teams can approach:

• Emerging trends in worksite enforcement
• Best practices for immigration compliance
• Updates to H-1B sponsorship policies and fee structures
• Critical developments impacting corporate immigration programs