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Dustin

Dustin J. O'Quinn

ShareholderImmigration Team Chair

Dustin O’Quinn counsels clients of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, in all areas of immigration law with a focus on the technology, energy, design and financial industries.

He develops immigration programs for startup companies in the technology industry and counsels clients on corporate structure, funding and investor relations. He also advises large corporations on the immigration implications of mergers and acquisitions, I-9 compliance and government audits.

Dustin has significant experience representing employers in H-1B, H-2B, H-2A and L-1 visa matters, as well as uncommon classifications, including investors, extraordinary-ability visas, and maritime immigration matters.

Chambers® USA’s Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and its sources have stated that Dustin “stands out for his honest and humble demeanor, as well as his inclusive approach,” and for “his willingness to answer all questions.”

Professional Experience

The Dustin O’Quinn Law Firm, Immigration Attorney (2015-2016)

Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP

Sr. Corporate Immigration Associate (2014-2015)
Corporate Immigration Associate (2010-2012)

Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, Of Counsel (2012-2014)

Foster LLP (formerly FosterQuan LLP), Corporate Immigration Associate (2008-2010)

De Mott, McChesney, Curtright and Armendáriz, LLP, Corporate Immigration Associate (2007-2008)

Community Involvement

American Red Cross, Board of Directors (2017-Present)

Chair, Philanthropy Committee (2018-2020)
Chair, Heroes Breakfast (2019)
Co-Chair, Heroes Breakfast (2018)

Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Fellow (2019)

QLaw Association, Board of Directors (2019-Present)

Greater Seattle Business Association

Board of Directors (2020-Present)
Corporate Advisory Board (2018-Present)

Association of Washington Business (2018-Present)

Graduate, Leadership Washington Institute (2018)

American Immigration Lawyers Association

National Business Immigration Response Team (2019-Present)
Chair, NW Corporate Immigration Committee (2018)
Co-Chair, NW Regional Immigration Law Conference Committee (2018)
Co-Chair, Texas Chapter Fall Conference (2013)
Co-Chair, Dallas Section (2012-2013)

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, Volunteer Attorney (2017)

Human Rights Initiative of North Texas

Board of Directors (2013-2016)
Volunteer (2013-2015)

State Bar of Texas, Immigration Section

Vice President, Employment-based Issues (2013-2014)
Vice President, Conference and Publications (2012-2013)

Thought Leadership

May 27, 2021Event / CLE
Immigration Reform
Association of Washington Business | Virtual
March 4, 2021News
O’Quinn Recognized in Nation’s Best List by Lawyers of Color
Awards & Honors
February 25, 2021Event / CLE
What the Biden Administration Means for Startups
Lane Powell & Geekwire | Virtual
February 25, 2021Event / CLE
H-1B Specialty Occupation Professions
American Immigration Lawyers Association Washington State Chapter | Virtual
February 8, 2021Publication
USCIS Releases H-1B Lottery Registration Dates for FY2022
Immigration Legal Update
October 15 - December 17, 2020Event / CLE
'Best Practices for Best Employers™' Webinar Series
Lane Powell | Virtual
December 8, 2020Event / CLE
Even More Immigration Rules: Substantial Changes in 2020
Lane Powell 'Best Practices For Best Employers™' Webinar Series | Virtual
October 19, 2020News
O’Quinn Quoted in Puget Sound Business Journal Article ‘Seattle Leaders Lay Out Steps for Companies to Become More Inclusive’
In the News
October 12, 2020Event / CLE
Business and Race
Puget Sound Business Journal (Re)Grow Seattle Conference | Virtual
August 27, 2020Event / CLE
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same: Leave Policies in the COVID-19 Era
USI Insurance Services Advanced Benefits & Compensation Roundtable | Webinar
July 21, 2020News
O’Quinn Quoted in Puget Sound Business Journal Article 'Employers 'Need to Get to That Uncomfortable Place' to Change Hiring Practices'
In the News
July 15, 2020Event / CLE
Straight Talk: Business and Race
Puget Sound Business Journal | Webinar
June 30, 2020Event / CLE
Visa Freeze
Association of Washington Business | Webinar
June 23, 2020Publication
Suspension of Visa Processing and Entry for Certain H-1B, L-1, H-2B and J-1 Nonimmigrants
COVID-19 Resource
June 3, 2020Event / CLE
Rapid Response: Seattle Erupts, Mayor’s Office Responds
Greater Seattle Business Association | Webinar
May 13, 2020News
O’Quinn Ranked Among The National Black Lawyers Top 100
Awards & Honors
April 23, 2020 News
Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2020 Chambers® USA
Awards & Honors
April 21, 2020Publication
President Trump Announces Intent to Suspend Immigration Into the US
COVID-19 Resource
April 10, 2020News
O'Quinn Quoted in Law360 Article, 'Hospitality Biz Faces Visa Hurdles as Virus Forces Closures'
In the News
March 24, 2020Publication
Temporary Suspension of I-9 Physical Inspection Requirement for COVID-19 Outbreak
COVID-19 Resource
March 24, 2020Publication
Immigration Updates Including Department of Labor Posting Requirements and Public Charge Rule
COVID-19 Resource
March 20, 2020Publication
Immigration Update Amid Coronavirus Changes
COVID-19 Resource
March 19, 2020Event / CLE
Updates to Immigration Workforce Policies
Association of Washington Business Workforce Summit | Tacoma, Washington
January 31, 2020Publication
Six New Countries Will be Added to US Travel Ban
Immigration Legal Update
January 24, 2020News
O’Quinn Appointed to Greater Seattle Business Association Board of Directors
Awards & Honors
January 22, 2020Event / CLE
Employment Law Workshop
Oregon Health Care Association | Portland, Oregon
December 9, 2019Publication
USCIS Confirms Pre-Registration Process for H-1B Lottery FY2021
Immigration Legal Update
November 15, 2019Event / CLE
Migration and Human Rights: How Civil Society Organizations Can Protect the Rights of Central American Migrants
Global Washington Annual Conference | Seattle
November 15, 2019 News
Lane Powell Recognized as 2019 ‘Top Performer’ by Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
Awards & Honors
November 9, 2019News
Lane Powell Receives Iranian American Bar Association Pro Bono Award
Awards & Honors
October 3, 2019Event / CLE
On Beyond Zebra! — Working With Modern High Net Worth Clients
Lane Powell Trusts & ‘Tinis Seminar | Seattle
October 1, 2019Event / CLE
SOLD OUT: 37th Annual ‘Best Practices for Best Employers™’ Labor & Employment Seminar
Lane Powell Seminar | Seattle
September 20, 2019Publication
ICE I-9 Audits Have Hit Seattle: How to Minimize Exposure
Immigration Legal Update
August 20, 2019Event / CLE
Impact of Federal Policy on the Agriculture Industry
Association of Washington Business Federal Affairs Summit | Tri-Cities, Washington
June 6, 2019News
O'Quinn Named an 'Outstanding Voice' by Puget Sound Business Journal
Awards & Honors
May 1, 2019Event / CLE
36th Annual ‘Best Practices for Best Employers™’ Labor & Employment Seminar
Lane Powell Seminar | Portland, Oregon
April 26, 2019News
Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2019 Chambers® USA
Awards & Honors
April 12, 2019Publication
USCIS Begins to Issue FY 2020 H-1B Cap Receipt Notices
Immigration Legal Update
March 14, 2019Event / CLE
Travel Risk Symposium
Key Travel | Atlanta
February 22, 2019News
O'Quinn and Rasmussen Selected for Leadership Council for Legal Diversity Programs
Awards & Honors
February 15, 2019Publication
USCIS to Resume Premium Processing for Most H-1B Petitions on Tuesday 2/19
Immigration Legal Update
January 30, 2019Publication
H-1B Rule Finalized With Minor Changes to This Year's Lottery
Immigration Legal Update
January 28, 2019Publication
USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for Last Year’s Cap Cases Today
Immigration Legal Update
December 3, 2018Publication
USCIS Proposes Changes to H-1B Cap Process
Immigration Legal Update
November 16, 2018Publication
DOL to Release New Form ETA 9035 for Labor Condition Applications on Nov. 19, 2018
Immigration Legal Update
October 25, 2018Event / CLE
Representing Immigration Clients in a Changing Political Climate
National Federation of Paralegal Associations’ Annual Convention | Seattle
September 25, 2018Event / CLE
From Taxes to Taxidermy: A Taxonomy of Topics for High Net Worth Clients
Lane Powell Trusts & ‘Tinis Seminar | Seattle
June 7, 2018Event / CLE
Immigration Updates for Small PNW Businesses
United States–Mexico Chamber of Commerce Northwest Chapter | Seattle
June 1, 2018Publication
Immigration Opportunities: H-1B Alternatives for Employing Foreign Workers
Seattle Business Magazine
May 3, 2018News
Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2018 Chambers® USA
Awards & Honors
March 15-16, 2018Event / CLE
2018 NW Regional Immigration Law Conference
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Seattle
October 17, 2017Event / CLE
35th Annual ‘Best Practices for Best Employers’ Labor and Employment Seminar
Lane Powell Seminar | Seattle
September 14, 2017News
O’Quinn Selected for Leadership Washington’s Class of 2018
Awards & Honors
September 1, 2017News
O’Quinn and Yu Featured in Oregon Business Magazine Article ‘Piecing Together the Immigration Puzzle’
In the News
August 8, 2017Event / CLE
Immigration: Policy and Personal Perspectives
Washington State Bar Association | Webinar
August 1, 2017Event / CLE
Immigration: Policy Perspective
Washington State Bar Association | Seattle
June 14, 2017Event / CLE
Employment-Immigration Update: Options for Businesses and Employees
WeWork | Seattle
April 26, 2017Event / CLE
34th Annual Labor and Employment Seminar
Lane Powell Seminar | Portland, Oregon
April 19, 2017Event / CLE
Business Immigration Under the New Administration
Lane Powell Seminar | Seattle
April 18, 2017News
O'Quinn Quoted in King 5 Article 'How Trump’s Order on H-1B Visas Could Affect Washington'
In the News
April 5, 2017Publication
Homeland Security Is at the Reception Desk: Increased Worksite Enforcement
Oregon Business Magazine
March 27, 2017News
O'Quinn Featured in Puget Sound Business Journal Thought Leader Forum 'Immigration and Employment Law Under the New Administration'
In the News
March 8, 2017Event / CLE
Employment-Immigration Update: Options for Businesses and Employees
WeWork | Seattle
March 1, 2017Event / CLE
Employment-Immigration Update: Options for Businesses and Employees
Keiretsu Forum Northwest Academy | Seattle
February 23, 2017Event / CLE
Business Immigration Update: One Month With the New Administration
Lane Powell | Webinar
January 6, 2017Event / CLE
49th Annual Western Regional National Black Law Students Association Convention
Western Regional National Black Law Students Association | Seattle
December 14, 2016Event / CLE
Navigating Immigration Options for Businesses
WeWork | Seattle
November, 2016Event / CLE
I-140, Immigrant Worker Petitions: Best Practices, Common Pitfalls & Evidence Review
American Immigration Lawyers Association
August 25, 2016News
O’Quinn Joins Lane Powell’s Immigration Practice Group
Firm Announcement
November, 2015Event / CLE
PERM Recruitment, Requirements, Degree Equivalency Issues, Audits and DOL Updates
American Immigration Lawyers Association
November, 2014Event / CLE
H-1B Visas in the Medical Context
American Immigration Lawyers Association
October, 2014Event / CLE
Onboarding Employees in the United States: From Interns to Executives
National Oilwell Varco Global Human Resources Summit
April, 2014Event / CLE
PERM Labor Certification Strategy
American Immigration Lawyers Association
November, 2013Event / CLE
The Immigration Impact of Windsor and the Repeal of the Defense Marriage Act
Austin LGBT Bar Association
August, 2013Event / CLE
Immigration Options for Students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Updates
Goose Creek Independent School District
July, 2013Publication
Homeland Security Dangers During Mergers and Acquisitions
Headnotes
March, 2013Event / CLE
Employment-based Immigration: Can Our Immigration Policy Foster Business?
Texas Wesleyan Immigration Initiative and State Bar of Texas Immigration & Nationality Law Section Panel
January, 2013Event / CLE
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Immigration Options for Students
Dallas Independent School District
November, 2012Event / CLE
Immigration Options for Students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Updates
Goose Creek Independent School District
August and September, 2012Event / CLE
The DREAM Act Policy and Immigration Options for Students
Texas Association of Vocational Adjustment Coordinators
July, 2012Event / CLE
Immigration Practice Dos and Don’ts
J.L. Turner Legal Society
June, 2012Event / CLE
PERM Labor Certifications: Laying the PERM Foundation
American Immigration Lawyers Association
April 2, 2012Publication
Workplace Enforcement at Every Turn
Texas Lawyer
April, 2012Event / CLE
PERM Labor Certification Applications
American Immigration Lawyers Association
2012-2013Publication
Completing Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
Forms and Fundamentals
February 22, 2010Publication
Know the Procedural Ins and Outs to Avoid Immigration Pitfalls
Texas Lawyer

Practices & Industries

Immigration
Labor, Employment & Benefits
Nonprofit & Social Enterprise
Startups & Emerging Companies

Education

The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2005
- Texas Review of Entertainment and Sports Law, Editor-in-Chief
- Texas Journal on Civil Liberties and Civil Rights, Staff Editor
- Political Asylum Project of Austin/American Gateways, Immigration Law Volunteer
The University of Texas at Austin, B.A., Philosophy, Spanish, 2002

Admissions

Texas
Washington

Language

Spanish (Fluent)

Honors

Chambers® USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Immigration (2014-2016, 2018-2020)

Nation's Best 2020, Lawyers of Color (2020)

The National Black Lawyers, Top 100 (2020)

"Outstanding Voice," Puget Sound Business Journal (2019)

“Texas Rising Star,” Thomson Reuters, Immigration: Business (2014-2016)

“Top Lawyer in Houston,” Houstonia magazine (2014-2015)

Avvo Rated 10/10 “Superb”

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