List of Speeches
“Immigration Law and Politics,” with guest speaker, John Perez, California’s 68th State Assembly Speaker Emeritus and Chair of the University of California Board of Regents, in Department of Homeland Security vs. Regents of the University of California DACA SCOTUS litigation, Inns of Court, Southwestern Law School — February 9, 2022
“The Wild World of H-1Bs and the Alternatives,” Los Angeles Lawyer, Los Angeles County Bar Association — February 22, 2021
“Relinquishment of U.S. Citizenship and Investigations for Lawyers,” American Immigration Lawyers Assn., Southern California Chapter, July 15, 2020
“Evidence in Contested Citizenship Cases: Connect the Dots; Make No Assumptions”, Los Angeles County Bar Assn., Immigration and Nationality Section, Lunch with the Expert, January 28, 2019
“The Intersection of Immigration Law and Community Dialogue: Where Information Meets Community Conversation,” for Mediators Beyond Borders at LA84 Foundation - April 15, 2017
“Family Based Immigrant Visas,” teleconference with Ilw.com – December 23, 2014
“How to Make Your Workforce Lawful – The Legal Analysis in the Face of Employer Sanctions,” presented at the Provisors Valley Human Capital Group – September 17, 2014
“H-1B: How to Prep a Solid Case – Fast,” presented at the Beverly Hills Bar Association – March 14, 2014
“Consular Processing for Experts,” presented at the Bureau of Consular Affairs for Ilw.com – November 27, 2013
“Ethics on Employer-Employee Relationships,” presented for the American Bar Association in San Francisco — Spring 2013
“Nuts and Bolts of H-1B Status,” presented at the Los Angeles County Bar Association – March 5, 2013
“Immigration 101: Ethics and Business Immigration,” presented for the International Law Section, State Bar of California – January 23, 2013
“EB-2 Exceptional Ability and National Interest Waivers,” presented as part of the Continuing Legal Education seminar, “A Survey of Immigration Issues Confronting Business Clients,” for the Armenian Bar Association at the Phoenicia – September 13, 2012
“Dual Representation, Waiver of Privilege, Potential and Actual Conflicts of Interest, and Attorney Duty Regarding Zealous Representation,” presented to the Ethics Section, State Bar of California – July 12, 2012
“Updates & Hot Topics in U.S. Immigration Law,” presented to the Orange County Korean American Bar Association – April 28, 2012
“What’s New in U.S. Immigration?” presented at the American Australian Association, June 30, 2011
“Marketing for the Reluctant: Getting to ‘I Market,’” presented at a “Mastermind” session on the topic of “New Business” – May 21, 2011
“Immigration Dreaming: Beyond the DREAM Act,” presented at the Provisors, Encino II monthly meeting – January 26, 2011
“A Primer on U.S. Immigration Law, Issue Spotting, Hypotheticals, and Deciding to Become an Immigration Attorney,” presented as part of a moderated panel at the American Bar Association – November 16, 2010
“Family & Business Petitions for Adjustment of Status,” presented as part of The ABCs of Immigration: A Run Through the Immigration Gauntlet at the Beverly Hills Bar Association – November 5, 2010
“Immigration Gestalt, Options and Updates,” presented at the American Australian Association – March 23, 2010
“Immigration Issues: Paradigm Shift from Business as Usual,” presented as part of the “Legal Update” for PIHRA – January 12, 2010
“O-1s for Extraordinary Scientists and Businesspersons,” presented as an audio seminar for the American Immigration Lawyers Association – December 10, 2009
“A Primer on U.S. Immigration Law, Issue Spotting, Hypotheticals, and Deciding to Become an Immigration Attorney,” presented at the American Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Conference – October 16, 2009
“Immigrating to the U.S. for Canadians and Processing through the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia,” presented at the Armenian Bar Association in Toronto, Canada – October 3, 2009
“Consular Posts: Know Your Red Flags and At-Risk Clients. Do Your Due Diligence Like Your Career Depends on It,” teleconference with Ilw.com – July 16, 2009
“Back to School III: Amendments to E-Verify – At a Glance,” teleconference with Ilw.com – October 30, 2008
“Waivers: Fraud and Medical,” presented at the American Immigration Lawyers Association Monthly Meeting, concerning the topic of “Advanced Issues in Family Processing” – September 24, 2008
“Back to School II: STEM Extension OPTs Must Work for E-Verify Employers: What E-Verify Means, the Pros and Cons for STEM OPTs and How It Works,” teleconference with Ilw.com – September 11, 2008
“Back to School: Immigration Issues for Students and Universities,” teleconference with Ilw.com – August 21, 2008
“Alternatives to H-1B,” Moderated seminar to the Immigration Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Professionals in Human Resources Association – February 9, 2008
“Updates in and Influences on Immigration Law for the Non-Immigration Lawyer,” presented at the Armenian Bar Association’s Semi-annual Conference in Philadelphia, co-speaker Ira Kurzban – October 28, 2006
“Historic Immigration Debate: Will Professionals, Skilled and Unskilled Workers Continue to be Unable to Enter the U.S. Legally?” presented for PIHRA District 9 – December 8, 2005
“Immigration Concerns and Exciting Times,” presented as a discussion for the Capistrano Valley Republican Women, Federated – February 16, 2005
“Immigration Update: From I-9s to 9/11 Issues,” presented for PIHRA District 8 – June 12, 2003
“H-1Bs,” presented as part of the seminar NIVs for Professionals, Managers, and Specialized Knowledge Workers – An Introduction to H-1B, L-1 and TN Visas at the Los Angeles County Bar Association – October 19, 2002
“Preparing to Practice Law as a Solo Practitioner,” presented at Loyola Law School – December 20, 2001
“A Conceptual Framework of Immigration Options for Australians in the U.S.,” presented at the Australian American Chamber of Commerce – October 14, 2000
“The Chinese People and U.S. Immigration Law,” presented at Rio Hondo Community College – September 13, 2000
“Employment and Family Visas to the U.S.,” presented as a chat discussion Ilw.com – March 14, 2000
“Recent Immigration Updates,” presented to Canadians Abroad – February 9, 2000
“Immigration Panel Discussion – Your Questions Answered” for Canadians Abroad – November 9, 1999
“U.S. Immigration Law and Armenian Women,” presented at the Armenian International Women’s Association Conference in Paris, France – June 1, 1997
“Immigration Status and Procedures for Graduating College Students and Scholars,” presented at the University of California Los Angeles – May 28, 1997
Numerous talks for Provisors’ Encino II, Lawyers and Women’s Interest Groups, 2010 – 2020; Provisors is an organization of Trusted Advisors for high-net-worth individuals and middle market commercial entities, most relevant CLE, August 2017 on “Constitutional Updates in Immigration Law” to their Lawyers Affinity Group