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Amy L. Peck

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Amy Peck is a principal in the Omaha, Nebraska, office of Jackson Lewis P.C., and co-leader of the firm’s Immigration group. A nationally recognized attorney, Amy helps employers navigate immigration compliance in an ever‑changing legal landscape.

Amy partners with employers to manage immigration compliance by translating complex regulatory requirements into practical, risk‑reducing solutions. Her practice includes proactive Form I-9 compliance, such as employment eligibility verification training, internal audits and risk assessments, electronic system review, and, when necessary, responding to agency worksite enforcement actions. Emphasizing proactivity, she also is a go-to for ICE raid defense and ICE visit preparedness, counsels employers on Social Security No-Match Letter guidance and policy drafting and the use of E-Verify. Amy stays ahead of employer needs, delivering creative and efficient solutions to immigration compliance and workforce issues.

Amy is a trusted voice on employment and immigration enforcement issues, and her insights are sought by national media. She is also a frequent national speaker on worksite enforcement issues.

A respected leader within the immigration law community, Amy currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the American Immigration Council. She previously served for 12 years an elected Director to the Board of Governors of the 18,000-member American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She also served for 3 years as the chair of the AILA National Verification Committee, which liaises with USCIS, ICE and OCAHO on I-9, E-Verify and related worksite issues.

Honors and Recognitions

  • Chambers USA, "Immigration" (2016-present)
  • Legal 500 USA, "Recommended Attorney" (2015-present)
  • The Best Lawyers in America©, "Immigration Law" (2010-present)
  • The Best Lawyers in America©, "Lawyer of the Year: Immigration Law" (2023)
  • Lexology Index, "Client Choice Award" (2024-present)
  • Lawdragon, "100 Leading Immigration Lawyers" (2023-present)
  • JD Supra, "Readers' Choice Top Author" (2020-present)
  • Who's Who Legal, "Thought Leaders - Corporate Immigration" (2021, 2024)
  • Who's Who Legal, "Recommended Attorney in Corporate Immigration" (2021-present)
  • Martindale-Hubbell®, "AV Preeminent® - Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence"
  • Martindale-Hubbell®, Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers
  • The American Lawyer: Annual Guide to Immigration Law, "Best Lawyer"
  • The National Law Review, "Go-To Thought Leader" (2019)
  • AILA President’s Award for Worksite Compliance (2008)
  • AILA President’s Award (2025)
  • Great Plains Super Lawyers®, "Super Lawyers" (2012-present)
  • Omaha Magazine, "Best of Omaha: Immigration Attorneys" (2024-2025)
  • B2B Magazine, "Best of B2B: Immigration Lawyer" (2024)

Published Works

  • "Preemption Issues High Court Is Considering In I-9 Fraud Case," Law 360 (October 2019) [Author]
  • "Global Migration" 2010 AILA [Editor]
  • "Best FOIA Practices," AILA 2008 and 2009 Annual Conference Handbook [Assisted in Updating Chapters]

Credentials

Education
University of Nebraska College of Law
J.D.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
B.A.
Phi Beta Kappa
Admitted to Practice
8th Circuit Court of Appeals
Nebraska - D. Neb.
Iowa
Nebraska
Professional Associations and Activities
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
AILA Department of State Committee
AILA EOIR Committee
AILA FOIA Liaison Committee
AILA ICE Committee
AILA Iowa-Nebraska Chapter
AILA Midyear Conference Business Track
AILA Midyear Conference materials
Comprehensive Reform Committee
Global Migration Action Group
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Liaison Committee
National Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Liaison Committee
Nebraska Diplomat
Nebraska State Bar Foundation Fellow
Strategic Planning Committee

University of Nebraska College of Law
J.D.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
B.A.
Phi Beta Kappa

8th Circuit Court of Appeals
Nebraska - D. Neb.
Iowa
Nebraska

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
AILA Department of State Committee
AILA EOIR Committee
AILA FOIA Liaison Committee
AILA ICE Committee
AILA Iowa-Nebraska Chapter
AILA Midyear Conference Business Track
AILA Midyear Conference materials
Comprehensive Reform Committee
Global Migration Action Group
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Liaison Committee
National Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Liaison Committee
Nebraska Diplomat
Nebraska State Bar Foundation Fellow
Strategic Planning Committee

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