Immigration Compliance Under Pressure: Preparing for Audits and ICE Enforcement in the Life Sciences Sector
Date and Time
Tuesday Jul 1, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MDT
In Person + Webinar
Location
Ogletree Deakins Join Webinar at Noon on 7/1/25.In Person:
15 West South Temple, STE 950
Salt Lake City, UT 84101Webinar:
Fees/Admission
Free to attend
Description
As immigration enforcement and workplace inspections intensify under the current administration, companies in the life sciences sector, particularly those with manufacturing operations, must be proactive in strengthening compliance. This webinar will cover the essential components of I-9 compliance, strategies for responding to audits, and how to respond if ICE shows up at your facility. We’ll also break down the different types of enforcement actions and how HR and leadership can protect their workforce while remaining compliant.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is designed for leaders and professionals in the life sciences industry who are responsible for workforce compliance, hiring practices and risk management. It is especially relevant for:
- HR Directors and Managers overseeing onboarding and I-9 compliance
- Legal and Compliance Officers managing regulatory risk
- Operations and Plant Managers in manufacturing environments
- C-Suite Executives seeking to mitigate exposure to government audits and ICE enforcement actions
- Anyone responsible for responding to government inspections or protecting workforce integrity.
Whether you’re concerned about your I-9 practices or want to be prepared for potential audits or enforcement actions, this session will provide practical strategies and critical legal insights tailored to your business.
Presenter Information
Kathleen Weron
Kathleen Weron is a management-side employment attorney with over 30 years of experience advising and defending employers on workplace compliance, government investigations, and employment litigation. She represents employers in a wide range of federal and state statutory claims, including whistleblower actions, and provides strategic counsel on occupational safety and health issues, I-9 compliance, and workforce risk management.
Kathleen has extensive experience representing employers during inspections and investigations conducted by the Department of Labor, Department of Justice, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Utah Labor Commission. She regularly works with business in the life sciences and manufacturing sectors to strengthen compliance practices and navigate regulatory scrutiny.
Ogletree Deakins is a global law firm with a focus on labor and employment law. In addition to handling labor and employment law matters, the firm has thriving practices focused on business immigration, employee benefits, and workplace safety and health law. Kathleen Weron is a shareholder in Ogletree Deakins’ Salt Lake City office.
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