Professionals
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Gregg Rodgers devotes his practice to management-oriented immigration and employment law. His immigration practice encompasses advice to and representation of businesses, individuals, and their families as they plan for and seek U.S. entry. Areas of particular emphasis include the transfer of executives and managers, hiring professionals, including those working in specialty occupations and healthcare, and global planning for personnel needs.
Mr. Rodgers also assists clients in developing employment policies and advises employers on such matters as wage and hour regulations, disability issues, and employment discrimination.
Professional Activities
- Chair, Washington State China Relations Council; Vice President, 2009; General Counsel, 2006-2008
- Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association Customs and Border Protection Liaison Committee
- Former Chair, Consular Liaison Committee, AILA Washington State Chapter
- Member, Washington State Bar Association
- Member, National General Counsel Liaison Committee (DHS, ICE, CBP), American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), 2005-2006
- Co-Chair, National Liaison Committee with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), 2004-2005; Chair, 2003-2004
- Chair, National INS Enforcement Liaison Committee, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), 2002-2003; National Board of Governors, 2000-2002
- Chair, Pro Bono Committee, AILA Washington State Chapter; Member, Consular and CBP Committees, 2006-2007; Chapter Chair, 2000-2002; Chapter Vice Chair, 1999-2000; Chair, Young Lawyers Committee, 1996-1997
- Volunteer, King County Bar Association, Immigration Legal Clinic, 2000-present
Publications
- "Immigration tips for your next Business Visit to the United States," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, January 12, 2012.
- "Tips for U.S./Canada Cross-Border Business," Garvey Schubert Barer Update, November 2011.
- "Public Hospital Districts and Non-Healthcare Related Tort Claims for Damages: Is Your District Meeting All of the Requirements?," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, April 28, 2011.
- "Form I-9: Two Weeks/Two Important Updates," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, February 3, 2011.
- "Employers Are Targeted by ICE's New Enforcement Initiative," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, November 20, 2009.
- "DHS Announces Changes Affecting Employment Options for Nonimmigrant Students," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, April 9, 2008.
- "Important (but not surprising) Changes to Form I-9 Effective Immediately," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, November 18, 2007.
- "Immigration Tips for Your Next Business Visit to the United States," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, May 21, 2004.
- "The Visa Waiver Program," AILA Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook, 2004/2005 (Update Editor).
- "Employment Immigration Primer," Washington State Bar Association, Corporate Law Department Section, Volume 13, No. 2, Summer 2002.
- "The Labor Certification Process," AILA Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook, 2002-2003, 2001-2002 (Update Editor).
- "Advising Businesses on Unlawful Presence and Bars to Admission," AILA Northwest Regional Seminar, Seattle, Wash., February 24, 2000.
