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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)

Corporate attorneys learn to advise clients on immigration enforcement visits, including warrant distinctions, employee rights, and workplace response planning.

2025-11-12 14:00:00

1 hours

Program Details

2025-11-12 14:00:00

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2025-11-12 14:00:00

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2025-11-12 14:00:00

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Course Overview

Preparing for DHS and ICE Site Visits

2025-11-12 14:00:00

Participants will learn legal obligations and practical defense strategies for immigration enforcement site visits. These skills enable corporate attorneys to advise clients on response planning and constitutional protections.

Format

CLE Credit

1h CLE Credits

Level

Intermediate

Length

1

Key topics that will be covered

01
Warrant Types
Administrative warrants do not grant access to private spaces; judicial warrants require compliance.
02
Fourth Amendment
ICE agents must comply with Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.
03
Consent Rules
Consent must be voluntary and can be nonverbal; any employee may authorize consent.
04
Response Planning
Worksites need designated contacts, employee rights information, and documented response procedures.
05
Employee Rights
All individuals have rights to remain silent and request an attorney regardless of status.
06
I-9 Audits
ICE conducts I-9 audits to verify employer compliance with hiring documentation rules.

Program schedule

clock 2:00 pm - 2:05 pm EST

Executive Order 14159 and Sensitive Locations Policy Background

This session covers the historical context of current immigration enforcement, including President Trump’s Executive Order 14159 titled ‘Protecting the American People Against Invasion.’ Attendees will learn how the rescission of the sensitive location policy now permits ICE enforcement at schools, hospitals, and places of worship.

Morgan DrakeMorgan Drake
Joe SchulzJoe Schulz
Kelli DuehningKelli Duehning
George BeasonGeorge Beason
David HaoDavid Hao
Luis Eduardo Alvarez VelasquezLuis Eduardo Alvarez Velasquez
clock 2:05 pm - 2:10 pm EST

Understanding ICE Raids Versus I-9 Audit Procedures

This session distinguishes between I-9 audits, which verify employer compliance with hiring documentation rules, and ICE raids targeting individuals suspected of unauthorized presence. Participants will learn the different triggers, notice requirements, and agency involvement for each type of enforcement action.

Morgan DrakeMorgan Drake
Joe SchulzJoe Schulz
Kelli DuehningKelli Duehning
George BeasonGeorge Beason
David HaoDavid Hao
Luis Eduardo Alvarez VelasquezLuis Eduardo Alvarez Velasquez
clock 2:10 pm - 2:20 pm EST

Consent Requirements and Public Versus Private Spaces

This session examines Fourth Amendment protections and how consent affects warrant requirements during immigration enforcement visits. Attendees will learn to identify public versus non-public areas and understand how both verbal and nonverbal actions can constitute consent to search.

Morgan DrakeMorgan Drake
Joe SchulzJoe Schulz
Kelli DuehningKelli Duehning
George BeasonGeorge Beason
David HaoDavid Hao
Luis Eduardo Alvarez VelasquezLuis Eduardo Alvarez Velasquez
clock 2:20 pm - 2:30 pm EST

Distinguishing Administrative Warrants from Judicial Warrants

This session clarifies the critical differences between administrative warrants issued by agencies and judicial warrants issued by courts. Participants will learn that administrative warrants do not grant access to private spaces without consent, while judicial warrants require compliance but should be carefully reviewed for scope.

Morgan DrakeMorgan Drake
Joe SchulzJoe Schulz
Kelli DuehningKelli Duehning
George BeasonGeorge Beason
David HaoDavid Hao
Luis Eduardo Alvarez VelasquezLuis Eduardo Alvarez Velasquez
clock 2:30 pm - 2:40 pm EST

Best Practices for Workplace Enforcement Response Plans

This session provides actionable guidance on creating comprehensive response plans, including designating points of contact, training front desk staff, and documenting enforcement activity. Attendees will learn proactive measures such as conducting internal I-9 audits and establishing clear protocols for all employees.

Morgan DrakeMorgan Drake
Joe SchulzJoe Schulz
Kelli DuehningKelli Duehning
George BeasonGeorge Beason
David HaoDavid Hao
Luis Eduardo Alvarez VelasquezLuis Eduardo Alvarez Velasquez
clock 2:40 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Expert Panel Discussion and Audience Questions Answered

This interactive session features panelists addressing employee rights during detention, special considerations for DACA recipients, and current enforcement trends. Experts will discuss practical scenarios including recording enforcement activity, protecting vulnerable employees, and resources for know-your-rights presentations.

Morgan DrakeMorgan Drake
Joe SchulzJoe Schulz
Kelli DuehningKelli Duehning
George BeasonGeorge Beason
David HaoDavid Hao
Luis Eduardo Alvarez VelasquezLuis Eduardo Alvarez Velasquez
Morgan Drake

Morgan Drake

National Immigrant Justice Center

Joe Schulz

Joe Schulz

Terra Labor Consulting Group LLC

Kelli Duehning

Kelli Duehning

Berry Appleman & Leiden

George Beason

George Beason

David Hao

David Hao

Cove Wealth Management

Luis Eduardo Alvarez Velasquez

Luis Eduardo Alvarez Velasquez

Access World

Morgan Drake

Morgan Drake

National Immigrant Justice Center

Morgan Drake is a litigation attorney specializing in immigration law, focusing on protecting due process and access to counsel rights of noncitizens through direct appellate representation at the Board of Immigration Appeals and federal courts.

Experience

Completed a two-year Equal Justice Works fellowship providing direct appellate representation at the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and federal courts across the country. Prior to law school, represented detained unaccompanied minors as a DOJ Accredited Representative on NIJC's Children's Protection Project.
Joe Schulz

Joe Schulz

Terra Labor Consulting Group LLC

Dr. Joe A. Schulz is a corporate attorney and Chief Legal Officer overseeing legal strategy, regulatory compliance, contracts, and litigation with a background in education leadership.

Education & Credentials

J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law; Doctorate in Education

Experience

Licensed Minnesota attorney. Prior to becoming an attorney, spent 20 years in Texas public schools as a teacher and campus administrator. Also serves as Chief Legal Counsel for TerraImm, guiding immigration tech operations and legal support services across the U.S. and Mexico.
Kelli Duehning

Kelli Duehning

Berry Appleman & Leiden

Kelli Duehning is an immigration attorney and Partner on BAL’s Government Strategies team, specializing in immigration government policy, complex compliance issues, and I-9 and E-Verify practice leadership.

Recognition & Leadership

Prolific advocate for immigration policy; frequent speaker at WERC and SHRM; sought after by media for immigration expertise.

Professional Involvement

Chair of the Federal Bar Association's Immigration Law Section; Chair of WERC Global Immigration Policy group.

Experience

17-year career with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service. Managed the Western Law Division of USCIS. Worked as immigration officer in overseas refugee programs in Nairobi, Kenya; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Thailand. Acting field office director in Beijing, China and New Delhi, India. USCIS special counsel to Sen. Arlen Specter assisting with comprehensive immigration reform during 2006 legislative session.
George Beason

George Beason

George Beason is an immigration attorney who brings a background in education and advocacy for underprivileged and special needs students to his legal practice.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from University of Houston Downtown; Juris Doctorate from The Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University

Recognition & Leadership

Teacher of the Year at Quail Valley Middle School

Experience

Former middle school special education teacher before practicing law. Began practicing immigration law before the current administration changed.
David Hao

David Hao

Cove Wealth Management

David Q. Hao is a licensed attorney, coach, and author serving as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, overseeing legal strategy and regulatory compliance with a background in education leadership.

Education & Credentials

J.D. and M.A. in Higher Education Administration from Boston College; B.B.A. in Economics from Baylor University

Recognition & Leadership

Co-author of 'The Maximizer Mindset: Work Less, Achieve More, Spread Joy'; Creator of the Flourishing Framework™

Experience

Previously held senior leadership roles in education including Head of School, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, and Dean of Student Success.
Luis Eduardo Alvarez Velasquez

Luis Eduardo Alvarez Velasquez

Access World

Luis is a licensed attorney in Mexico and Texas specializing in litigation in civil, commercial, and arbitration matters with a focus on liability and damages, as well as corporate advisory services.

Education & Credentials

Licenciatura en Derecho from Tecnológico de Monterrey (2017); LLM from University of Houston Law Center (2024)

Professional Involvement

Part-time professor at PrepaTEC Campus Ciudad de México and at the Tomas Alva Edison Preparatory School; supports youth empowerment as a speaker focused on leadership and personal development.

Experience

Senior Legal and Compliance Manager for Access World overseeing legal risk management and corporate governance for multiple companies across the U.S. and the Americas.
Morgan Drake

Morgan Drake

National Immigrant Justice Center

Morgan Drake is a litigation attorney specializing in immigration law, focusing on protecting due process and access to counsel rights of noncitizens through direct appellate representation at the Board of Immigration Appeals and federal courts.

Experience

Completed a two-year Equal Justice Works fellowship providing direct appellate representation at the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and federal courts across the country. Prior to law school, represented detained unaccompanied minors as a DOJ Accredited Representative on NIJC's Children's Protection Project.
Joe Schulz

Joe Schulz

Terra Labor Consulting Group LLC

Dr. Joe A. Schulz is a corporate attorney and Chief Legal Officer overseeing legal strategy, regulatory compliance, contracts, and litigation with a background in education leadership.

Education & Credentials

J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law; Doctorate in Education

Experience

Licensed Minnesota attorney. Prior to becoming an attorney, spent 20 years in Texas public schools as a teacher and campus administrator. Also serves as Chief Legal Counsel for TerraImm, guiding immigration tech operations and legal support services across the U.S. and Mexico.
Kelli Duehning

Kelli Duehning

Berry Appleman & Leiden

Kelli Duehning is an immigration attorney and Partner on BAL’s Government Strategies team, specializing in immigration government policy, complex compliance issues, and I-9 and E-Verify practice leadership.

Recognition & Leadership

Prolific advocate for immigration policy; frequent speaker at WERC and SHRM; sought after by media for immigration expertise.

Professional Involvement

Chair of the Federal Bar Association's Immigration Law Section; Chair of WERC Global Immigration Policy group.

Experience

17-year career with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service. Managed the Western Law Division of USCIS. Worked as immigration officer in overseas refugee programs in Nairobi, Kenya; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Thailand. Acting field office director in Beijing, China and New Delhi, India. USCIS special counsel to Sen. Arlen Specter assisting with comprehensive immigration reform during 2006 legislative session.
George Beason

George Beason

George Beason is an immigration attorney who brings a background in education and advocacy for underprivileged and special needs students to his legal practice.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from University of Houston Downtown; Juris Doctorate from The Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University

Recognition & Leadership

Teacher of the Year at Quail Valley Middle School

Experience

Former middle school special education teacher before practicing law. Began practicing immigration law before the current administration changed.
David Hao

David Hao

Cove Wealth Management

David Q. Hao is a licensed attorney, coach, and author serving as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, overseeing legal strategy and regulatory compliance with a background in education leadership.

Education & Credentials

J.D. and M.A. in Higher Education Administration from Boston College; B.B.A. in Economics from Baylor University

Recognition & Leadership

Co-author of 'The Maximizer Mindset: Work Less, Achieve More, Spread Joy'; Creator of the Flourishing Framework™

Experience

Previously held senior leadership roles in education including Head of School, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, and Dean of Student Success.
Luis Eduardo Alvarez Velasquez

Luis Eduardo Alvarez Velasquez

Access World

Luis is a licensed attorney in Mexico and Texas specializing in litigation in civil, commercial, and arbitration matters with a focus on liability and damages, as well as corporate advisory services.

Education & Credentials

Licenciatura en Derecho from Tecnológico de Monterrey (2017); LLM from University of Houston Law Center (2024)

Professional Involvement

Part-time professor at PrepaTEC Campus Ciudad de México and at the Tomas Alva Edison Preparatory School; supports youth empowerment as a speaker focused on leadership and personal development.

Experience

Senior Legal and Compliance Manager for Access World overseeing legal risk management and corporate governance for multiple companies across the U.S. and the Americas.

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