Jenifer M. Brown

Law School:
Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis
Graduated in 1998

Admitted to Practice:
Indiana

Mini Biography:
Jenifer Brown practices exclusively in the area of immigration law and chairs the Firm's Immigration Practice. She represents and advises corporations, organizations, and colleges and universities in the filing of nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions with the Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly INS) and the Departments of Labor and State.

Full Biography:
She also counsels clients on I-9 employment verification, social security mis-match issues and e-verify. Finally, Brown assists clients with the transfer of key personnel on short and long term assignments abroad.

Brown is a member of the Firm's Labor and Employment Group, as well as a member of the Firm's Agriculture Law Initiative.

She is a member of the Indiana Bar Association and Indianapolis Bar Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA). Brown was elected president of the Indiana Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (IILA), 2002-2004, and currently serves as a mentor to other AILA members. In addition, she is currently serving on the AILA Distance Learning and SSA Liaison committees. Brown is also a regular speaker on a variety of Immigration topics for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and other events and seminars.

Originally from Indianapolis, Ind., Brown graduated, with honors, from Ball State University with a Bachelor of Arts in history and political science in 1994. She was an intern with the Office of Senator Richard G. Lugar in Washington, D.C. and the Indiana House of Representatives while an undergraduate student. She obtained her juris doctorate from Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis, in 1998.

Since joining the Firm in October 1999, Brown has been actively involved in advising local pro bono organizations benefiting political refugees and low-income foreign nationals and is currently the vice chair of the board of directors for the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic. She is admitted to practice law in the state of Indiana.

Services:
Benefit Disputes and Litigation
Buy/Sell Transactions
Civil Rights Laws
Collective Bargaining
Colleges and Universities
Counseling, Planning and Training
Dispute Resolution/Litigation
Employment Agreements
Employment and Pension Disputes
Employment Discrimination
Employment Litigation
Faculty/Academic Issues
Federal Litigation
Immigration and International Employee Services for Colleges and Universities
Immigration and International Employees
International Labor
International Tax
Labor and Employment
Labor and Employment Practices
Labor and Employment Services for Colleges and Universities
Student Affairs

Industry Experience:
Immigration and International Employees
  Amusement and Recreation
  Colleges and Universities
  Computer Equipment
  Financial Institutions
  Gaming and Pari-mutuel
  Governments
  Health Care
  Industrial Equipment
  Industrial Products
  Insurance
  Legal Services
  Manufacturing (Automotive)
  Manufacturing (General)
  Media/Communications
  Nonprofit
  Pharmaceutical
  Professional Service Firms
  Schools
  Software
  Sports and Entertainment
  Technology
  Telecommunications
  Transportation Equipment
  Travel and Leisure

Professional Associations:
Member, Indiana Bar Association
Member, Indianapolis Bar Association
Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
President, Indiana Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2002-2004
Member, National Association of College and University Attorneys

Awards and Recognitions:
Selected to Super Lawyers Indiana Rising Stars 2009 in Immigration Law.

Named to The Best Lawyers in America list in Immigration Law, 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Published In:
Interviewed, Inside INdiana Business Regarding Indiana Chamber of Commerce's "Employing a Hispanic Workforce" seminar, 2007

Interviewed and Featured, "Immigration Discussion Sparks to Life,” Indiana Lawyer, April 19-May 2, 2006

Interviewed and Featured, "Law's Limits Show Need for Immigration Reform," Indiana Lawyer, March 8-21, 2006

Interviewed and Quoted, "Local Lockdown, States and Cities Pressure Employers to Bar Undocumented Workers,” Inside Counsel, October, 2006

Co-Authored, "Practice Pointers for O and P Visas," Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook, 2006-07 Edition

"Survey of Recent Developments in Health Law," Indiana Law Review, 2006

“Updates on Immigration Affecting Health Care Including J-1 Waivers for Foreign Medical Graduates, H-1B Annual Quota and Lawful Permanent Residence”

Co-Authored, "The Immigration Reform and Control Act: Employment Verification," Indiana Constructor, A Publication of the Associated General Contractors of Indiana, October/ November 2001

Annual Updates, Martindale-Hubbell Indiana State Directory Regarding State and Local Immigration Law Issues, 1999 to 2006

Speaking Engagements:
"Immigration Enforcement, I-9 Compliance and E-Verify," 2009 Mechanical Contractors Association of America "Collective Bargaining," Advanced Bargaining Topics Seminar in Indianapolis, Ind., October 29 and 30, 2009

"Business Immigration Options for Foreign Physicians and Other Health Care Workers," Indiana State Physician Recruiters Conference, September 16, 2009

"Immigration Enforcement, Reform and Retaining Key Foreign Talent," Full-Day Seminar for Indiana Chamber of Commerce, August 26, 2009

"Current Topics in U.S. Immigration Law," CLE seminar by Ice Miller LLP, August 7, 2009

"E-Verify Webinar," Indiana Chamber of Commerce, July 28, 2009

"Business Immigration Options for Foreign Physicians and Other Health Care Workers and Human Resources Legal Update," Indiana Association of Healthcare Recruiters, June 12, 2009

"U.S. Immigration: What Lies Ahead in Employing Foreign Nationals," Summary of New Employment Law Issues Facing Illinois Businesses, Ice Miller LLP, DuPage, Ill., February 27, 2009

"U.S. Immigration and International Relocation: Strategies for Today and Tomorrow," CLE seminar at Ice Miller LLP (Speaker and Program Developer for Half-Day Seminar), December 12, 2008

"U.S. Immigration," Presentation to Foreign Students in MBA and Similar Programs, Indiana University Kelley School of Business (Sole Presenter), December 4, 2008

"Re-engineering Indiana's Workforce: U.S. Immigration and the Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform," Ice Miller LLP, November 19, 2008

"Immigration Issues," Corn Belt Seed Conference (Indiana Seed Trade Association), November 12, 2008

"U.S. Immigration - Retaining Foreign National Talent," Indiana Chamber of Commerce (Exclusive Speaker and Program Developer for Full-Day Seminar), September 23, 2008

"Legal Issues including U.S. Immigration System Affecting Foreign Students," Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers and the Career Development Professionals of Indiana, June 18, 2008

"US Immigration and New Worksite Enforcement Priorities," Indiana Hotel and Lodging Association Labor Relations Seminar, May 29, 2008

"Immigration in the News," Indiana Chamber of Commerce Annual Human Resources Conference and Expo, May 7, 2008

"Legal Issues," Hoosier Hospitality Conference on Employment and Immigration Law, March 18, 2008

Indiana internNet Internship Symposium 2008 on Legal Issues Related to Hiring and Employing Foreign Student Interns, February 13, 2008

Current Immigration Trends and Issues Affecting Japanese Automakers and Suppliers, Personnel Association of Multi-Cultural Organizations Inc., February 13, 2008

"The Role of Immigrants in U.S. Workforce," Human Resources Forum for Associated General Contractors of America, November 29, 2007

"US Immigration - Retaining Foreign National Talent," Indiana Chamber of Commerce (Exclusive Speaker and Program Developer for Full-Day Seminar), September 18, 2007

"Updates in U.S. Immigration Law," Dubois County Human Resources Conference, September 11, 2007

"Employing a Latino Workforce: Legal and Cultural Issues," Indiana Chamber of Commerce (Co-Presenter and Co-Developer for Full-Day Seminar), April 26, 2007

"Employment Documents: Pitfalls and Challenges," Hoosier Hospitality Conference, March 13, 2007

"U.S. Immigration Today and Tomorrow – Retaining Foreign National Talent," Indiana Chamber of Commerce (Exclusive Speaker and Program Developer for Full-Day Seminar), August 24, 2006

"Current National and State/ Local Trends in U.S. Immigration Policy," Indiana Chamber of Commerce Employment Law Committee, July 27, 2006

“Labor and Employment and Immigration Law Update,” NAWBO Legal Series, July 20, 2006

“Practice Pointers on O and P Visas,” AILA Annual CLE Conference, San Antonio, Texas, June 22, 2006

“Practice Pointers on O and P Visas,” AILA CLE Teleconference, May 25, 2006

“I-9 Compliance,” IU/NLRB Labor Relations Annual Conference at Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis, May 11, 2006

“Update on U.S. Immigration Law,” PPG Annual Painters and Decorators Trade Show, March 9, 2006

"Employing a Latino Workforce: Legal and Cultural Issues," Indiana Chamber of Commerce (Co-Presenter and Co-Developer for Full-Day Seminar), February 23, 2006

“Understanding your I-9 Obligations,” Indiana Chamber of Commerce Employee Benefits Seminar, January 25, 2006

“Update on U.S. Immigration Law,” Kosciusko County WorkOne Employer Forum, January 18, 2006

"U.S. Immigration," Indiana Chamber of Commerce (Exclusive Speaker and Program Developer for Full-Day Seminar), October 5, 2005

"Employing a Latino Workforce: Legal and Cultural Issues," Indiana Chamber of Commerce (Co-Presenter and Co-Developer for Full-Day Seminar), February 15, 2005

"Strange Times. What's New in Immigration Law and Policy?," Indiana Chamber of Commerce Annual Human Resources Conference and Expo, June 3, 2004

“Update on U.S. Immigration Law,” Society of Human Resource Management Annual Conference, August 27, 2003

"Employing a Latino Workforce: Legal and Cultural Issues," Indiana Chamber of Commerce (Co-Presenter and Co-Developer for Full-Day Seminar), August 21, 2003

“Immigration Basics for Business Lawyers,” Indianapolis Bar Association CLE seminar, July 16, 2003

"Critical Issues in Immigration Law Affecting Health Care Industry,” Indiana Association of Healthcare Recruiters National Recruiters Day annual meeting, June 13, 2003

“Impact of Immigrants,” Marion County Health Department meeting, May 30, 2003

“Updates in U.S. Immigration Law,” Eastern Indiana Human Resource Association Leadership Conference at Indiana University-East in Richmond, May 30, 2003

“U.S. Immigration Options for Health Care Professionals,” Indiana Health and Hospital Association meeting, October 8, 2002

"Employing a Latino Workforce: Legal and Cultural Issues," Indiana Chamber of Commerce (Co-Presenter and Co-Developer for Full-Day Seminar), September 26, 2002

“What's Great About America,” Special Presentation at IPS Middle School, September 11, 2002

“Immigration Issues,” IU/NLRB Labor Relations Annual Conference at Indiana University-Indianapolis School of Law, February 22, 2002

“Importance of I-9 Compliance,” Ice Miller Labor Road Show, January 7, 2002

“Immigration 101,” Indiana Continuing Legal Education Foundation Seminar, October 31, 2001

“Current Trends in U.S. Immigration Law,” techForce Conference for Indiana Information Technology Association, August 1, 2001

Community Involvement:
Pro Bono Organizations Benefiting Political Refugees and Low-Income Foreign Nationals

Vice Chair Board of Directors, Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic