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Alicia focuses her practice on business immigration and global workforce mobility. She works closely with employers to navigate complex immigration processes and develop practical strategies that support their business objectives.

Alicia advises companies across a range of industries on temporary visa options, permanent residence sponsorship, and compliance matters. Her approach is grounded in both legal insight and real-world experience, allowing her to deliver guidance that is not only technically sound but also operationally effective.

Prior to joining FBT Gibbons, Alicia served as in-house immigration counsel for a national healthcare staffing organization, where she managed high-volume immigration programs for hundreds of foreign national employees. This experience gives her a strong understanding of the internal pressures businesses face and informs her ability to provide efficient, solutions-oriented counsel.

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Experience

Legal Work Highlights

Employment-Based Immigration

  • Guides employers through nonimmigrant visa processes, including H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, and E classifications
  • Oversees employment-based green card strategies, including PERM labor certification and immigrant petitions
  • Advises on long-term workforce planning for employers with ongoing sponsorship needs

Multinational Workforce Strategy

  • Counsels multinational manufacturing, technology, and industrial companies on the transfer of executives, managers, and specialized knowledge employees
  • Assists clients in coordinating immigration needs across global operations, including U.S. inbound workforce planning
  • Provides practical guidance on timing, risk, and compliance considerations tied to international personnel movement

Industry-Focused Experience

  • Advises manufacturers on staffing and mobility solutions for production, engineering, and leadership roles
  • Works with technology companies on visas for specialized talent, including software, IT, and technical professionals
  • Supports companies with cross-border ownership or affiliates in navigating L-1 and E visa strategies
  • Assists employers with project-based and seasonal workforce considerations where applicable

Compliance and Enforcement

  • Counsels employers on I-9 compliance, E-Verify requirements, and government enforcement trends
  • Conducts internal audits and delivers training to mitigate risk and ensure compliance
  • Assists clients in responding to audits, inspections, and related enforcement actions

Ongoing Advisory Support

  • Provides day-to-day guidance on evolving immigration policies and regulations
  • Partners with clients to address complex or sensitive immigration scenarios with practical solutions

Education

Law School

University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D., 2016, magna cum laude
Law Review Associate Member 2014-2015

Undergraduate School

University of Louisville, B.S., Political Science, 2013, cum laude

Bar Memberships

Alicia is licensed to practice in the following state(s):

Ohio, 2016

Recognition

Local & National Recognition

Award Selection Methodology

Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America – Immigration, 2024-2026

Selected to Ohio Rising Stars, 2026

Chambers USA, “Associates to Watch,” Immigration, 2026

Professional Affiliations

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Cincinnati Bar Association

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