Debra H. Baker obtained her BA from San Jose State University in 1988 and her JD from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1994. Prior to joining the law firm of J&H in 1994, Ms. Baker spent five years with Hewlett-Packard Company as an Immigration Specialist where she focused her efforts on all aspects of business immigration law from a corporate perspective. Through this experience, she gained a unique insight into employer/employee needs and concerns. Ms. Baker has been instrumental in strategizing and developing new immigration processes and policies for corporate clients, and she has played a key role in expanding the firm's educational piece of the practice.

An expert in I-9 regulations, Ms. Baker has worked with clients in conducting internal audits and developing internal training to ensure IRCA compliance. She has served as Associate Editor for the Northern California American Immigration Lawyer's Associate Chapter Conference, a guest lecturer at Santa Clara University, and a guest speaker at the Western Regional Relocation Conference. In addition, she taught at Santa Clara University School of Law in Spring 1998. Ms. Baker is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the American Bar Association.

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