Preparing Corporate Clients for DHS and ICE Site Visits: Legal Obligations and Practical Defense (Presented by The Federal Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section)

Morgan Drake, Litigation Attorney | National Immigrant Justice Center

Morgan Drake is a litigation attorney at the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) in Chicago, IL. Morgan just completed a two-year Equal Justice Works fellowship in which she protected the due process and access to counsel rights of noncitizens by providing direct appellate representation at the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and federal courts across the country. Prior to law school, Morgan represented detained unaccompanied minors as a DOJ Accredited Representative on NIJC’s Children’s Protection Project.

Joe Schulz, Corporate Attorney / Chief Legal Officer | Terra Labor Consulting Group LLC

Dr. Joe A. Schulz is a corporate attorney and Chief Legal Officer at Terra Labor Consulting Group, LLC, based in Houston, Texas. He oversees legal strategy, regulatory compliance, contracts, and litigation. A licensed Minnesota attorney with a background in education leadership, he holds a J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and a doctorate in education. Prior to becoming an attorney he spent 20 years in Texas public schools as a teacher and a campus administrator. Dr. Schulz also serves as Chief Legal Counsel for TerraImm, guiding immigration tech operations and legal support services across the U.S. and Mexico.

Kelli Duehning, Immigration Attorney | Berry Appleman & Leiden

As a Partner and vital member of BAL’s Government Strategies team, Kelli is at the forefront of immigration government policy, trailblazing with creative tactics to meet even the most urgent contemporary matters.

From complex cases requiring strategic government interaction to broad policy initiatives that involve sensitive political dynamics, Kelli successfully leverages her extensive background in government, her technical expertise and her passion for advocacy to help U.S. businesses access global talent and remain in compliance with the complicated web of employer immigration obligations. She keeps clients updated on fast-moving legislative and policy changes, drives immigration program management and advises on complex compliance issues in her role as a leader of the firm’s I-9 and E-Verify practice.

Kelli joined BAL after a 17-year career with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service. She managed the Western Law Division of USCIS and was responsible for developing and coordinating all legal strategies in the western United States. She also worked closely with government investigators and federal law enforcement officials and was a close advisor to agency leadership on complex immigration issues.

In addition to her legal duties as a USCIS attorney, Kelli worked as an immigration officer in the overseas refugee program in Nairobi, Kenya; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and various locations in Thailand. She was the acting field office director in Beijing, China and New Delhi, India, as well as an adjudications officer in Bangkok, Thailand. As USCIS special counsel to Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Penn.), chair of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, she assisted with comprehensive immigration reform during the 2006 legislative session. Kelli is a prolific advocate for immigration policy. She is a frequent speaker at WERC and Chair of their Global Immigration Policy group, SHRM and other venues and is sought after by the media for her immigration expertise. She currently serves as Chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section.

George Beason, Immigration Attorney

After graduating from the University of Houston Downtown with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, George went on to teach underprivileged children in the Houston area. In order to better meet their needs, he enrolled in The Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University where he graduated with his Juris Doctorate.

Before he began practicing law, Mr. Beason was a middle school special education teacher and won Teacher of the Year at Quail Valley Middle School. During this time he honed his listening skills and fought for equality for his special needs students. He began practicing immigration law before the current administration changed, and wants to help those facing immigration problems.

David Hao, In-House Counsel | Cove Wealth Management

David Q. Hao is a licensed attorney, coach, author, and former educator who helps individuals and organizations flourish. He currently serves as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Cove Wealth Management, where he oversees legal strategy and regulatory compliance. David previously held senior leadership roles in education, including Head of School, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, and Dean of Student Success. He is the creator of the Flourishing Framework™, a model for personal and organizational growth. David earned his J.D. and M.A. in Higher Education Administration from Boston College and his B.B.A. in Economics from Baylor University. He is also the co-author of “The Maximizer Mindset: Work Less, Achieve More, Spread Joy.” David has been married for 15 years, is the proud dad of three daughters, and lives in the sweet land of Sugar Land, Texas.

Luis Eduardo Alvarez Velasquez, In-House Counsel | Access World

Luis is a licensed attorney in Mexico and Texas, earning his Licenciatura en Derecho from Tecnológico de Monterrey in 2017 and his LLM from University of Houston Law Center in 2024. He is currently the Senior Legal and Compliance Manager for Access World where he oversees legal risk management and corporate governance for multiple companies across the U.S. and the Americas.

Luis is an attorney focused on litigation in civil, commercial, and arbitration matters, with a specialization in liability and damages. He also provides corporate advisory services. He is a part-time professor at PrepaTEC Campus Ciudad de México and at the Tomas Alva Edison Preparatory School. He supports youth empowerment as a speaker with experience, aimed at inspiring those interested in leadership and personal development.

I. Brief Historical background on EO 14159 and the Sensitive Locations Policy | 2:00pm – 2:05pm

II. ICE Raid vs I-9 Audit | 2:05pm – 2:10pm

III. Consent and Public vs. Private Areas | 2:10pm – 2:20pm

IV. Administrative Warrant vs. Judicial Warrant | 2:20pm – 2:30pm

V. Best Practices | 2:30pm – 2:40pm

VI. Panel Discussion and Q&A | 2:40pm – 3:00pm