Bonnie’s emphasis is in immigration, worksite immigration compliance, and corporate immigration compliance programs. She practices at the intersection of U.S. immigration and labor law, bringing 25 years of California labor and employment experience to a practice now concentrated on immigration and immigration compliance. With her extensive I-9 and E-Verify experience, she counsels companies nationwide on developing and managing immigration compliance programs, including I-9 and E-Verify training and audits. She regularly advises on immigration compliance issues in mergers, acquisitions and contracting relationships and represents companies in Immigration and Customs Enforcement proceedings. Prior to joining Fragomen as a partner in 2008, Bonnie was a shareholder with Littler Mendelson.
Representative Experience
Developed and implemented a multi-faceted national interest waiver program for a high technology client.
Managed merger and acquisition I-9 compliance audits yielding substantial cost savings and/or deal restructurings in corporate transactions.
Designed, implemented and supervised outsourced I-9/E-Verify compliance services.
Served as an expert witness in labor arbitrations involving immigration and social security “no-match” issues.