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Dustin

Dustin J. O'Quinn
ShareholderImmigration Team Chair
Seattle
D 206.223.7949
C 512.554.6344
oquinnd@lanepowell.com

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 health care, 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

Downtown Seattle Association, General Counsel (2022-Present)

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

  • Board Member (2021-Present)
  • Graduate, Leadership Washington Institute (2018)
  • Member (2018-Present)

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

  • March 2, 2023Event / CLE
    Developing Effective Staff Screening Procedures in Long Term Care and Immigration Options for Addressing Shortages
    American Health Law Association | New Orleans, Louisiana
  • October 13, 2022Event / CLE
    'Best Practices for Best Employers™' Labor & Employment Seminar
    Lane Powell | Seattle, Washington
  • June 29, 2022News
    O’Quinn Appointed General Counsel of the Downtown Seattle Association
    Awards & Honors
  • June 15-18, 2022Event / CLE
    Corporate Reorganizations: Avoiding Disruptive Immigration Consequences
    American Immigration Lawyers Association | New York City, New York
  • June 1, 2022News
    Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2022 Chambers® USA
    Awards & Honors
  • March 24, 2022News
    Lane Powell Named in Manage HR’s Top 10 Immigration Law Firms for 2022
    Awards & Honors
  • October 6 - December 8, 2021Event / CLE
    'Best Practices for Best Employers™' Webinar Series
    Lane Powell | Virtual
  • December 8, 2021Event / CLE
    Top 10 Immigration-Related Headaches for Employers and How to Avoid Them
    Lane Powell 'Best Practices For Best Employers™' Webinar Series | Virtual
  • November 19, 2021Publication
    USCIS Reaches Settlement Agreement Allowing for Employment Authorization Benefits to H-4, E, and L Dependent Spouses
    Immigration Legal Update
  • November 2, 2021News
    O’Quinn Ranked Among The National Black Lawyers Top 100 for 2021
    Awards & Honors
  • September 15, 2021Event / CLE
    A-Z of Creating an Inclusive Culture in Your Business
    Association of Washington Business | Virtual
  • July 29, 2021Event / CLE
    Pivot to Action: Racial Injustice in Our Community
    The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle and Nyhus | Virtual
  • July 28, 2021Event / CLE
    Creating and Supporting a Culture of Respect and Inclusion
    Oregon Health Care Association | Tigard, Oregon
  • July 15, 2021News
    Forty-Three Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers for 2021
    Awards & Honors
  • June 12, 2021Event / CLE
    The New World of H-1Bs
    American Immigration Lawyers Association | Virtual
  • May 26, 2021Event / CLE
    Creating & Supporting a Culture of Respect and Inclusion
    Washington Health Care Association Annual Convention | Virtual
  • May 20, 2021News
    Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2021 Chambers® USA
    Awards & Honors
  • May 10, 2021News
    O’Quinn Featured on ‘Ask Canada Immigration Lawyer Evelyn Ackah’ Podcast
    In the News
  • April 29, 2021Publication
    Form I-9 and COVID-19 Related Flexibility
    Lane Powell Live | Podcast
  • March 16, 2021Event / CLE
    The Intersection of Immigration Law and the LGBTQ+ Community
    American Immigration Lawyers Association | 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
  • 'Best Practices for Best Employers™' Labor & Employment Seminar
  • Get to Know the People of Lane Powell | Dustin O'Quinn, Shareholder
  • Chambers USA Leading Lawyer 2022
  • Award_Black Lawyers Top 100 2021

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

  • Washington
  • Texas

Language

  • Spanish (Fluent)

Honors

Chambers® USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Immigration (2014-2016, 2018-2022)

“Washington Rising Star,” Thomson Reuters, Immigration: Business (2021)

The National Black Lawyers, Top 100 (2020-2021)

Nation's Best 2020, Lawyers of Color (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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