
Representing major corporations in immigration and mobility staffing, strategy, and compliance, Mayer Brown brings experience across commercial visas, mobile employment, benefits and tax coordination, risk management and investigations, and immigration litigation, managing cases before the Supreme Court and appellate courts. Grace Shie heads the practice from the Washington DC office, assisting multinational companies in the finance and emerging markets on employee mobility and management worldwide. She is supported by Elizabeth Espín Stern, who is well-versed in human resources and related transactions, handling visas, work permits and compliance, and Morgan Bailey, who supports private clients, family offices, and US companies on corporate mobility, high-stakes worksite enforcement and Form I-9 compliance. Maximillian Del Rey manages immigration compliance priorities in connection with corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, and advises clients on preparing for government investigations.
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Testimonials
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- 'Thorough review with client risk tolerance lens. Collaborative partner with a team of subject matter experts. They also add substantive value to our account.'
- 'Grace Shie and John Corgan are both collaborative partners, quick to address our organizational needs.'
Key clients
- Fresh Mark
- American Credit Acceptance
- BlackRock
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)
- Driscoll’s
- Northern Trust
- Leidos, Inc.
- Sandbox AQ
- Japan Media Consortium
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Grace Shie
Other key lawyers
Elizabeth Espín Stern; Maximillian Del Rey; Morgan Bailey; María Ferre; John Corgan; Emily England

