Lisa G. Atkins, Associate, Baker & McKenzie LLP to Speak at KC’s U.S. Immigration System: What’s in Store for the Proposed Reform in 2015 Live Webcast

New York, NY, November 12, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lisa G. Atkins, Associate, Baker & McKenzie LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “U.S. Immigration System: What’s in Store for the Proposed Reform in 2015 LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2014 @ 3:00pm-5:00 pm (ET).

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About Lisa G. Atkins

Lisa Atkins is an Associate in Baker & McKenzie’s Washington, DC office and a member of the Global Immigration & Mobility Practice Group. Prior to joining the Firm, she was director of immigration policy at the US Chamber of Commerce, where she engaged Congress and executive branch agencies to develop and implement employment-based immigration policy through legislation and regulations. She has also worked as a political analyst for the US Department of Homeland Security Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement, where she reviewed and analyzed technical reports and documents submitted by DHS components and officials, and other agencies and interagency groups related to narcotics enforcement policy. Furthermore, Ms. Atkins counsels multinational corporations on the movement of personnel across the globe, with focus on the assignment of expatriates to Europe, the Middle East, Australia, India, and the Americas.

About Baker & McKenzie LLP

Baker & McKenzie’s US immigration practice includes leaders in immigration policy working with a network of over 150 immigration professionals in 40 countries, including the firm’s newest offices in Seoul, Dubai, Yangon, and Brisbane. The US immigration team works collaboratively with its labor and employment, compensation and benefits and tax law counterparts to address immigration issues holistically. It assists clients with transactional visa support, manages global portfolios for Fortune 500 clients, advises on strategic immigration planning, and helps companies address immigration issues in restructurings and acquisitions. With an unparalleled platform in corporate compliance, Baker & McKenzie is one of the few immigration providers that can effectively assess high-impact risk issues surrounding the movement of employees across borders, such as certification of compliance with worksite, visa and residency mandates, management of third-party supplier visa compliance, data privacy and cyber security, export controls, and immigration benefits policies.

Event Synopsis:

The Knowledge Group has assembled a panel of key thought leaders to provide the audience with an in-depth discussion of the U.S. Immigration System and proposed immigration reforms.

In a two-hour live webcast, titled "The U.S. Immigration System: What’s in store for the 'Proposed' Reform?" Real World and Crystal Ball Issues, the speakers will discuss

· Current employment based immigration trends and issues
· Proposed employment based policy reforms
· Executive v. Legislative immigration reform

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/