In an article published by HR Dive, Gunster’s Jorge Zamora and Maria Romero emphasize the importance of proactive preparation for potential ICE enforcement actions, such as workplace raids and I-9 audits. Employers must understand their rights and responsibilities, including the legal distinctions between judicial and administrative warrants.
The article highlights the need for a written ICE rapid response policy, designating a trained response team and ensuring all staff are prepared to manage interactions with ICE agents. Preemptive compliance, such as conducting internal I-9 audits and providing HR training, is key to minimizing legal risks and protecting the workforce.
Jorge Zamora provides comprehensive counsel to industry-leading companies on all aspects of employment and labor law, from day-to-day advisory services, regulatory compliance and risk mitigation to immigration, health and safety, government advocacy and dispute resolution. Additionally, he brings experience in handling commercial matters, which complements his labor and employment practice.
Following years of representing management as outside counsel—including practicing at one of the largest boutique labor and employment firms—Jorge spent over five years as in-house counsel to one of the world’s biggest producers of ornamental plants, managing a wide array of legal issues.
Maria Romero focuses her practice on employment-based immigration matters. She has assisted individuals, small businesses and multinational corporations across numerous industries, including healthcare, technology, telecommunications, hospitality, engineering, energy and oil and gas.
Maria has experience preparing employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions, as well as family-based visa petitions.
