Susan Wehrer Partner
swehrer@balglobal.com
Direct: +1 (415) 617-4544
Office: +1 (415) 398-1800
Fax: +1 (415) 398-1808
San Francisco: 353 Sacramento Street, Suite 1300, San Francisco, CA, 94111
Susan Wehrer is a Partner in the San Francisco office of Berry Appleman & Leiden. Ms. Wehrer concentrates on business immigration matters including labor certification issues, immigrant visa petitions, and adjustment of status applications. Ms. Wehrer has worked extensively with clients on petitions for individuals of Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Researchers and Multinational Managers and has advised clients on I-9 compliance issues, the immigration implications of mergers and acquisitions, and immigration issues facing start-up companies.
Prior to joining BAL, Ms. Wehrer practiced immigration law with a prestigious boutique immigration firm in Southern California as well as with a large full-service firm in San Francisco. Additionally, Ms. Wehrer has 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.
Education & Admissions
Juris Doctorate, Loyola School of Law
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, University of California, Irvine
Admitted to: State Bar of California
Memberships & Professional Accomplishments
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Co-Author, “Studies in Chaos Theory: Guiding Clients on Appropriate Use of the Temporary Visitor Classification,” AILA Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook (2007)
Panelist, “To B or Not to B: Understanding the Legitimate Parameters of the B,” AILA 2007 Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida (2007)
Co-Author, “From the Beginning: Agile Immigration Advocacy for New Businesses,” AILA Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook (2002)
Co-Author, “Troubled Times for U.S. and Foreign Clients: Immigration Tips All Lawyers Can Use,” Orange County Lawyer (March 2002)
Co-Author, “Update on Mergers and Acquisitions: Congress Toys with the H-1B,” AILA Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook (2001)
Co-Author, “Thriving on Change: How to Solve Immigration Problems in M&A Deals,” AILA New Rules for the New Millennium (2001)
Co-Author, “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)