Susan Wehrer has practiced immigration law with Paparelli & Partners LLP since 1999. She concentrates on business immigration matters including labor certification issues, the immigration implications of mergers and acquisitions, and immigration issues facing start-up companies. Ms. Wehrer also works frequently with universities and athletes/artists.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Ms. Wehrer received a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Irvine in 1986. She obtained her J.D. degree from Loyola Law School in 1995. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Wehrer practiced labor and employment law, held an editorial position with The Labor Letters, Inc., and served as Adjunct Professor of Labor Relations at Woodbury University.
ADMITTED: 1995, California; 1995, U.S. District Court, Central District of California.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Immigration Lawyers Association, Orange County Bar Association.
ARTICLES AND ACCOLADES:
Studies in Chaos Theory: Guiding Clients on Appropriate Use of the Temporary Visitor Classification (AILA Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook 2007)
From the Beginning: Agile Immigration Advocacy for New Businesses (AILA Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook 2002)
Troubled Times for U.S. and Foreign Clients: Immigration Tips All Lawyers Can Use (Orange County Lawyer March 2002)
Update on Mergers and Acquisitions: Congress Toys with the H-1B (AILA Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook 2001)
Thriving on Change: How to Solve Immigration Problems in M&A Deals (AILA New Rules for the New Millennium 2001)
The Incredible Rightness of 'B'-ing - Prudent and Practical Uses for the B-1 and WB Business Visitor Categories (AILA Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook 2000)
Listed in Best Lawyers in America (2007)
On a personal note, Ms. Wehrer completed a marathon in December 2004 (the inaugural Orange County Marathon) and a 5K in July 2007. She continues to run/jog when time permits. Ms. Wehrer likes spending time with her family and volunteers with the Girl Scouts and her childrens' school. An animal lover, she has two dogs and two cats (all rescue animals).
All services relating to immigration and nationality provided by Paparelli & Partners LLP in California are provided by active members of the State Bar of California or by a person under the supervision of active members of the State Bar of California. All services relating to immigration and nationality provided by Paparelli & Partners LLP in New York are provided by active members of the State Bar of New York or by a person under the supervision of active members of the State Bar of New York.
