Jackson Lewis Attorneys Named Among Leading Immigration Lawyers by Lawdragon
NEW YORK, NY (May 27, 2025) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Michael H. Neifach, Otieno M. Ombok and Amy L. Peck have been featured on the 2025 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers list, marking the third consecutive year the attorneys earned this recognition. Each year, Lawdragon honors the most effective lawyers in business immigration, global mobility, impact advocacy, refugee and asylum claims.
“We’re incredibly proud of Michael, Otieno, and Amy for being recognized by Lawdragon as leading immigration attorneys for the third year in a row,” said Firm Chair Kevin Lauri. “It speaks volumes about their leadership, deep knowledge of immigration law, and the trust they’ve built with clients. They continue to deliver practical, forward-thinking solutions in a complex and ever-changing environment—and that makes a substantial difference for the businesses we support.”
Michael is the managing principal of Jackson Lewis’ Washington, D.C. Region office. A recognized leader on immigration, visa and border security matters, Michael exclusively practices immigration law and is a former co-leader of the firm’s Immigration group. He brings deep government experience, serving as general counsel of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from 2007 to 2009 having held senior roles at the White House Homeland Security Council and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Representing a variety of corporate and individual clients, Michael advises on workplace compliance, visa processing challenges and strategic engagement with government agencies.
Otieno is co-leader of Jackson Lewis’ Immigration group and a principal in the firm’s White Plains, NY, office. With nearly 25 years at the firm, Otieno advises on immigration strategy, counseling and implementation, working closely with employers to structure their immigration programs and develop long-term visa strategies and counseling on I-9, E-Verify and outbound immigration matters. He has extensive experience securing non-immigrant work visas and employment-based immigrant visas for professionals, managers and specialized skill employees. Before joining the firm, he led education and governance programs in Africa and taught business law in Kenya. He has extensive experience securing non-immigrant work visas and employment-based immigrant visas for professionals, managers and specialized skill employees. Before joining the firm, he led education and governance programs in Africa and taught business law in Kenya.
Amy is co-leader of the firm’s Immigration group and a principal in the firm’s Omaha office. She has more than 35 years of experience—including 17 years running her own immigration firm. Amy’s practice focuses on complex immigration and workplace compliance issues, particularly those that intersect employment and immigration law. She is nationally recognized for her leadership in the field, having served 12 years on the Board of Governors of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), chaired several national AILA committees and currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the American Immigration Council.
Jackson Lewis helps employers access the best global talent, ensure compliance with immigration-related workplace requirements and manage increasingly mobile workforces. Servicing clients of all sizes, across all industries, the firm provides comprehensive benefits, multijurisdictional compliance, litigation and regulatory services and strategies for the migration of critical staff and hiring of foreign workers.
From obtaining visas while minimizing bureaucratic delay and training management on non-discrimination and I-9 employment eligibility verification best practices, to defending employers in DHS civil and criminal workplace investigations and representing key executives involved with immigration detention and removal proceedings, the firm anticipates clients’ needs and develops creative, efficient solutions for ever-evolving business environments.
About Jackson Lewis
Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.
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Kendall Melidosian, Public Relations Manager
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