National law firm Baker Donelson has added immigration attorney Cheryl A. Geiser as of counsel in its Atlanta office and a member of the Firm's Labor & Employment Group.
Ms. Geiser has nearly 25 years of experience counseling businesses on employment-based immigration, including nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions, permanent labor certification, and adjustment of status. She also helps employers develop immigration strategies and compliance programs, including I-9 and Labor Condition Application (LCA)/Public Access File audits, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) worksite inspection preparedness, and immigration considerations related to international personnel transfers.
"Cheryl has spent her career helping employers navigate an increasingly complex immigration landscape while developing practical compliance strategies that support their business objectives," said Robert C. Divine, leader of Baker Donelson's Global Immigration Group. "Her experience strengthens our immigration capabilities and complements the comprehensive counsel we provide employers across the country."
Ms. Geiser advises employers on U.S. immigration law, compliance, and workforce mobility matters. She has extensive experience conducting immigration compliance audits, implementing internal processes, and counseling organizations on worksite enforcement preparedness. Ms. Geiser regularly advises employers on corporate immigration policies, compliance initiatives, and employment eligibility verification requirements, and she counsels clients on immigration issues arising from international personnel transfers and broader business operations.
"I was drawn to Baker Donelson because of its collaborative culture and the depth of its immigration practice and Labor & Employment team," Ms. Geiser said. "I'm looking forward to working alongside my new colleagues to help employers address the evolving challenges of workforce mobility, immigration compliance, and global talent strategy while continuing to provide practical, responsive counsel to clients."
Ms. Geiser earned her B.A. from the University of Cincinnati and her J.D. from DePaul University. She is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Atlanta and Washington, D.C., chapters, and she has served on the board of the Metro Atlanta Relocation Council since 2023.