Founding Partner Leon Wildes, and Managing Partner Michael Wildes, were recently panel participants at the 30th Annual International Student Interview Program hosted by New York University School of Law.
On January 28, 2016, Leon and Michael Wildes were keynote panelists at the New York University School of Law, International Student Interview Program. The panel discussion focused on immigration regulations for LL.M. students and attorneys wishing to work in the United States. Mr. Leon Wildes, (who holds a J.D. and LL.M from NYU School of Law) has been presenting this type of workshop to the NYU students for three decades. This marks Michael’s fifth year as a co-panelist. Specifically addressed was the paperwork necessary for employment in the United States, a comprehensive look at permission to work, and an elaborate description of various work visas. Included was an exhaustive review of several visas including the H1B and O Visa and the proper transition from Optional Practical Training status etc. The presentation was followed by a Question & Answer session. Serving as moderator was Clara Solomon, Director, Counseling & Career Development, Office of Career Services, New York University School of Law as well as Ms. Kyoko Tirado, a distinguished panelist and NYU foreign student official.
Founded in 1960 by Senior Partner, Leon Wildes, the practice of Wildes & Weinberg, P.C. (www.wildeslaw.com ), expanded steadily as word of its outstanding achievements spread in the international community. One of Leon Wildes’ best known accomplishments was his successful representation of John Lennon in his widely publicized deportation proceedings, the circumstances of which have inspired several films and documentaries. Moreover, Leon Wildes held the position of Adjunct Professor of Immigration Law at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York for more than 32 years. He also regularly publishes scholarly articles in the field and lectures widely to both immigration lawyers and lawyers in general practice. A recognized authority in his field, Mr. Wildes served as National President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and has testified before the United States Congress as an expert in immigration matters. Awarded the Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions to the field of Immigration Law.
More than 50 years since its inception, the firm continues to serve a distinguished domestic and international clientele and covers all areas of U.S. immigration law, including employment and investment-based immigration, work permits, permanent residence for qualified individuals, family-based immigration, asylum applications and all temporary and permanent-type visas.
As a service to the community, the attorneys of Wildes & Weinberg have been lecturing extensively on U.S. law to universities, corporations, non-profit and social organizations, other law firms, immigration municipalities, and to the public at large.
If you are interested in arranging a lecture for your organization, please contact Michael Wildes at michael@wildeslaw.com.
