Lisa Baker Jones
Special Counsel
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Phone: +1 415 957 3062
- Duane Morris LLP
Spear Tower
One Market Plaza, Suite 2200
San Francisco, CA 94105-1127
USA
Lisa Baker Jones focuses her practice on emerging and established corporate clients in all matters related to U.S. immigration and nationality law, including strategic program management and immigration consequences of corporate change. She also represents high profile individuals who are seeking U.S. immigration benefits, such as permanent residence and citizenship. Ms. Baker Jones is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, was Chapter Chair of AILA Northern California, and is a regular invited speaker to industry conferences,
Ms. Baker Jones is a 2005 graduate of the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law and a graduate of the University of California, Davis.
Education
- University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 2005
- University of California, Davis, B.A., 1997
Experience
- Duane Morris LLP
- Special Counsel, 2024-present - Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP
- Senior Associate, 2016-2024 - Schoenleber & Waltermire PC
- Attorney at Law, 2014-2016 - Weaver Schlenger Mazel LLP
- Attorney at Law, 2005-2014
Professional Activities
California State Bar, 2005-present
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2005-present
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, National Chapter, 2023-present
- Liaison to U.S. Customs & Border Protection, 2023-present
- Liaison to U.S. Department of Labor, 2012-2014 - American Immigration Lawyers Association of Northern California, 2007-2015
- Executive Board, 2010-2015
- Advisory Council, 2007-2010
Honors and Awards
Listed in Who’s Who Legal Thought Leader, 2021-present
Listed in Who’s Who Legal Corporate Immigration, 2019-present
Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2021-present
Listed in Northern California Super Lawyers, 2008-present
Listed in Chambers USA Notable Practitioners, 2014
American Immigration Lawyers Association Advocacy Award for Outstanding Efforts, 2014
Civic and Charitable Activities
Community Legal Services of East Palo Alto, 2018-2019
- Community Legal Services, Pacific McGeorge, 2004-2005
- Immigration Law Clinic, Governing Board Member Immigration Legal Clinics for DACA, citizenship and other humanitarian relief, 2000-present
Honors and Awards
Listed in Who’s Who Legal Thought Leader, 2021-present
Listed in Who’s Who Legal Corporate Immigration, 2019-present
Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2021-present
Listed in Northern California Super Lawyers, 2008-present
Listed in Chambers USA Notable Practitioners, 2014
American Immigration Lawyers Association Advocacy Award for Outstanding Efforts, 2014
Selected Publications
- Co-author,"Surrendering Your Green Card - Tax and Immigration Issues to Consider," Duane Morris Alert, August 26, 2024
- Co-author, "Summer 2024 Sees Developments in H-1B Visas," Duane Morris Alert, August 9, 2024
Selected Speaking Engagements
Testified twice before the CA State Senate Judiciary Committee in defense of ethical legal practice
Invited Speaker at annual AILA Chapter and National Conferences since 2009 (CLE eligible)