Program Details
2025-09-17 14:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-09-17 14:00:00
2h CLE Credits
Intermediate
2
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm ESTThis session covers the foundational requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and the three principal sections of Form I-9. Attendees will learn about E-Verify as a voluntary verification tool and the regulatory requirements for electronic I-9 system documentation.
Sarah A. IyerJohn MazzeoTimothy C. D’Arduini 2:20 pm - 2:40 pm ESTExplore the reasonable person standard for document review and the critical limitations of current validation technology, particularly with Social Security cards. This session addresses the growing concern of identity fraud versus document fraud and proper handling of document discrepancies.
Sarah A. IyerJohn MazzeoTimothy C. D’Arduini 2:40 pm - 3:00 pm ESTLearn essential proactive compliance measures including verification of complete records, quality control processes, and re-verification tracking systems. This session covers the 1998 INS/DOL guidance memorandum, proper I-9 storage considerations, and strategies for managing government inspections.
Sarah A. IyerJohn MazzeoTimothy C. D’Arduini 3:00 pm - 3:10 pm ESTA brief intermission allowing attendees to refresh before continuing with M&A-focused immigration compliance topics.
Sarah A. IyerJohn MazzeoTimothy C. D’Arduini 3:10 pm - 3:30 pm ESTUnderstand why immigration compliance matters in transactions, including workforce retention, valuation impacts, and exit planning considerations. This session examines how due diligence findings influence asset purchase agreements, representations and warranties, and third-party lender requirements.
Sarah A. IyerJohn MazzeoTimothy C. D’Arduini 3:30 pm - 3:50 pm ESTCompare the two options for handling acquired employee I-9s at closing: treating employees as new hires versus continuing employment. Attendees will learn about recent case law on successor liability and current practice trends in the heightened enforcement environment.
Sarah A. IyerJohn MazzeoTimothy C. D’Arduini 3:50 pm - 4:10 pm ESTThis session covers comprehensive due diligence components for foreign nationals including I-9 review, E-Verify assessment, and sponsored employee identification. Learn about critical signatory considerations and transaction structure impacts on specific visa statuses like L-1 and E-2.
Sarah A. IyerJohn MazzeoTimothy C. D’ArduiniSarah Iyer works with U.S. and multinational companies to navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law and optimize their ability to enable talent-driven business growth. She advises on nonimmigrant visa matters, employment-based permanent residence, and immigration compliance including I-9 and E-Verify processes.
John W. Mazzeo is a seasoned legal professional specializing in employment eligibility verification and compliance, as well as identity verification and fraud prevention during the onboarding process. He leads initiatives in designing and implementing electronic Form I-9 and E-Verify solutions.
Timothy (Tim) C. D’Arduini is the Partner-in-Charge of Klasko Immigration Law Partners’ Washington, D.C. office and a member of the firm’s global immigration and mobility, corporate immigration, and worksite compliance teams. A leader of the firm’s worksite compliance practice, Tim advises multinational clients on employment eligibility verification, immigration-related fraud investigations, worksite enforcement actions, and global right-to-work requirements. He is known for a holistic, collaborative, and proactive approach to managing clients’ immigration programs and sponsored populations in the United States and worldwide, tailoring strategies that advance both talent and compliance objectives.
Sarah Iyer works with U.S. and multinational companies to navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law and optimize their ability to enable talent-driven business growth. She advises on nonimmigrant visa matters, employment-based permanent residence, and immigration compliance including I-9 and E-Verify processes.
John W. Mazzeo is a seasoned legal professional specializing in employment eligibility verification and compliance, as well as identity verification and fraud prevention during the onboarding process. He leads initiatives in designing and implementing electronic Form I-9 and E-Verify solutions.
Timothy (Tim) C. D’Arduini is the Partner-in-Charge of Klasko Immigration Law Partners’ Washington, D.C. office and a member of the firm’s global immigration and mobility, corporate immigration, and worksite compliance teams. A leader of the firm’s worksite compliance practice, Tim advises multinational clients on employment eligibility verification, immigration-related fraud investigations, worksite enforcement actions, and global right-to-work requirements. He is known for a holistic, collaborative, and proactive approach to managing clients’ immigration programs and sponsored populations in the United States and worldwide, tailoring strategies that advance both talent and compliance objectives.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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