Dustin O’Quinn is the Practice Leader of the firm’s Immigration Group. He counsels employers of all sizes in all areas of immigration law, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, with a focus on the health care, technology, design, higher education, and financial industries.
Dustin develops immigration programs for startups, counseling companies 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.
Professional Highlights
Professional Activities
QLaw Association, Board of Directors, 2019-present
American Immigration Lawyers Association, National Business Immigration Response Team, 2019-2021; NW Corporate Immigration Committee, Chair, 2018; NW Regional Immigration Law Conference Committee, Co-Chair, 2018; Texas Chapter Fall Conference, Co-Chair, 2013; Dallas Section, Co-Chair, 2012-2013
Human Rights Initiative of North Texas, Board of Directors, 2013-2016; Volunteer, 2013-2015
State Bar of Texas, Immigration Section, Employment-based Issues, Vice President, 2013-2014; Conference and Publications, Vice President, 2012-2013
Recognition & Accomplishments
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Immigration, 2014-2016, 2018-2024
Thomson Reuters, “Washington Super Lawyer”, Immigration: Business, 2024
Thomson Reuters, “Washington Rising Star”, Immigration: Business, 2021
Speaking Engagements
Presenter, "'Best Practices for Best Employer™' Labor and Employment Seminar," Lane Powell, October 9, 2022, 2023, 2024
"Unusual Adjustment of Status Issues That Arise in Employment-Based Cases (Advanced)," American Immigration Lawyers Association, June 15, 2024
"Demystifying Immigration for Aspiring Immigrant Founders," AI2 Incubator & Casium, June 11, 2024
Board Memberships & Community Service
Downtown Seattle Association, General Counsel, 2022-present; Executive Committee, Board of Directors, 2022-present
Greater Seattle Business Association, Board of Directors, 2020-present; Corporate Advisory Board, 2018-2022; Equalux Gala, Co-Chair, 2022-2023
Association of Washington Business, Board Member, 2021-present; Leadership Washington Institute, Graduate, 2018;
American Red Cross, Board of Directors, 2017-2021; Philanthropy Committee, Chair, 2018-2020; Heroes Breakfast, Chair, 2019; Heroes Breakfast, Co-Chair, 2018
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Fellow, 2019
Credentials
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 Minor, 2002)
Languages
Fluent in Spanish
Admissions
Washington
Texas