Education
J.D., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, 1996
B.B.A., Eastern Michigan University, 1992

Michael P. Nowlan is the Co-Leader of Clark Hill's Immigration Practice Group. His immigration practice includes representation of Fortune 100 and 500 companies, scientists and engineers, religious institutions, business executives and entrepreneurs, computer and business personnel, and other professionals and their families as they plan for U.S. entry. Mr. Nowlan's expertise also includes in depth knowledge of all business and family immigration, nonimmigrant visas, as well as the permanent residence and naturalization processes. He continues to be an advocate for immigrant rights before immigration officials on a regional and national level.

Honors:

• Who’s Who Legal - Corporate Immigration: Recognized for professional achievement in immigration law in Michigan.
• Recognized in "Best Lawyers in America.”
• Hour Media DBusiness magazine: Named a Best Lawyer.

Publications:

• “My PERM was Denied! Now What? A Practical Guide to Next Steps,” American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2011.
• “An Update on Ability to Pay in a Post Recession Economy,” American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2011.
• Using NAFTA and Other Vehicles to Enter or Depart the United States: Emerging TN, 245(K) and H-B Gap Issues, American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2010.
• Aliens and Immigration, Michigan Law and Practice Encyclopedia, Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. (Lexis/Nexis), Vol. 1, 2006.
• Australia, Sydney, The Visa Processing Guide and Consular Posts Handbook, American Immigration Lawyers Association, 1999-2007.
• Employer Handbook, Immigration, Michigan Manufacturers Association, 2005 and 2006.

Presentations:

• ”Pardon the Interruption: Advanced Tips and Tricks for Tackling the Absurd,” AILA New England Chapter’s Annual Conference, Boston, MA, March 2012
• ”BALCA Appeals: What’s Happening Now” – Ohio AILA Chapter – Columbus, Ohio, November 11, 2011.
• ”International Student Retention,” Moderator, Conference on Immigration and Michigan’s Economic Future, New Michigan Media and GlobalDetroit, Detroit, MU, July 2011.
• “My PERM was Denied! Now What? A Practical Guide to Next Steps,” AILA 2011 Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, June 2011.
• "Ask The Experts: E-1 and E-2 Visas,” Michigan AILA Chapter, March 18, 2011
• "Temporary Assignment of Executives Across Borders: Immigration and Tax Consequences,” Globalaw Americas Regional Meeting, New York City, New York, March 2011.
• "The Economic Effects on Immigrant Visa Petitions - Rough Ride on Stormy Waters,” AILA 2011 Mid-Year Conference, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, January 2010.
• "The DOL is Coming! The DOL is Coming! No, It’s Just the PERM Process: Part 1,” AILA 2010 Annual Conference, Washington DC, June 2010.
• "Bringing Foreign Employees to Germany and the US,” Moderator, Globalaw, April 28, 2010.
• "What Every Employer Needs to Know About Hiring Physicians in J-1 or H-1B status,” Webinar, Clark Hill PLC, February 24, 2010.
• "Moving Employees to Hong Kong, Greater China and the United Kingdom – What Every Employer Needs to Know,” Moderator, Webinar, Clark Hill PLC, February 3, 2010.
• “Using NAFTA to Enter the US, The Impact of Global Migration on Business Immigration Practice,” AILA Midyear CLE Conference, January 2010.
• “I-9 and E-Verify Update,” Clark Hill PLC Annual Employment Conference, April 2009 and May 2010.
• “I-9 and E-Verify update,” in Partnership with nowHIRE, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
• “I-9s, Social Security ‘No-Match’ Letters and E-Verify,” Webinar, Clark Hill PLC, July 17, 2008.
• State of Michigan Senate and House of Representatives Talent Caucus on Immigration Issues, April 2008.
• "Hidden Pitfalls When Dealing with International Workers,” Institute for Continuing Legal Education, April 2008.
• State of Michigan Senate Transportation Committee on Immigration Issues and Michigan Driver's Licenses, January 2008.
• “Why Can’t I Get A Date: Understanding Green Card Priority Dates and Employment Based Green Card Delays,” Webinar, Clark Hill PLC, December 2006.
• "Non Employment Based Nonimmigrant Visas,” AILA 2006 Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas, June 2006.
• "Strategic Options for Dealing with the H-1B Blackout,” Webinar, Clark Hill PLC, March 2006.
• "PERM- The New Process for Foreign Employee Certification", Clark Hill Annual Employment Conference, October 2005.
• "PERM Strategies,” Michigan Manufacturing Association, April 2005.
• Moderator, Michigan Bar Association Conference, International Law Section, "Visa Delays,” 2003.