Mr. Guattery represents public and private employers, both for profit and nonprofit, in all aspects of their employment relationship. He has successfully represented employers against discrimination and other employment-related claims before federal, state and local FEP agencies, and in state and federal courts and respective courts of appeal throughout the mid-Atlantic region. In addition, he has extensive experience in representing U.S. and foreign corporations and individuals in immigration related matters, including ICE audits and enforcement proceedings, NAFTA, international inter-company transferees, treating trader/investors, national interest waivers, immigration compliance and other aspects relating to the employment of foreign nationals.

Mr. Guattery graduated with a B.A. from the Johns Hopkins University in 1984 and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1987. He is a member of the Maryland and District of Columbia Bar.

Objectives:

1. Discuss how to conduct a proper internal immigration compliance audit. 
   
2. Provide a better understanding of the ICE Audit and Enforcement process, penalty structure, and focus of audit activity.
3. Show attendees how to develop a better I-9 compliance process by discussing common mistakes that land employers in trouble.