LAWYER PROFILE

Leon Rodriguez

USA 2026

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Immigration

District of Columbia

8 years ranked

Immigration

USA - Nationwide

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Immigration

Career

Clients look to Leon to give them direct advice on the risks related to investigations, to give them guidance on responding to investigations, to advocate for an optimal resolution, or to aggressively litigate their matters to positive outcomes. Leon, who served as director of U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services as well as in leadership roles in the Department of Justice, is a founding member of the firm's Immigration and Compliance specialty team. He has helped clients understand this rapidly changing and increasingly risk-laden area. Leon has assisted a number of clients with I-9 audits, training on best I-9 practices, and negotiating with government authorities when enforcement events arise. When clients have difficulties obtaining visas to travel to or remain in the US, he assists them either by negotiating with government authorities or by bringing litigation to secure a positive outcome to their case.

Professional Memberships

American Immigration Lawyers Association, EB-5 Committee; American Immigration Lawyers Association, Administrative Litigation Committee; US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, Admissions and Grievances committee member, 2004-2010

Personal

JD, Boston College Law School; BA, Brown University History

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Immigration - District of Columbia

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Leon Rodriguez brings to bear his prior government experience in assisting clients with immigration-related compliance and enforcement matters.

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Immigration - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Leon Rodriguez offers strength in a wide array of immigration issues, including audits, litigation, government relations and compliance.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

I use Leon Rodriguez for any immigration issue I have. I respect him a lot.
ImmigrationChambers Guide to the USA
Leon’s government experience and practical perspective add value for clients. He is a joy to work with.
ImmigrationChambers Guide to the USA
I use Leon Rodriguez for any immigration problems because he is great, worked for the government and answers quickly. I have a lot of respect for him.
ImmigrationChambers Guide to the USA
Leon is a joy to work with. He provides huge value to clients with his government experience and practical perspective.
ImmigrationChambers Guide to the USA