Michael P. Nowlan

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Phone: (313) 965-8666
Fax: (313) 965-8252
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Areas of Practice
Immigration Law
Automotive Industry

Bar Admissions
Admitted to practice in State of Michigan, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

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

Memberships
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Michigan and National Sections
Federal Bar Association
State Bar of Michigan
American Bar Association
AILA Michigan Chapter Chair (2007-2008), Treasurer (2005-2007), Section Chair on Technology Issues (2004, 2005), Member of the Department of Labor Liason Section (2004, 2005)
Dearborn Public Library Foundation, Treasurer (2006, 2007)

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 and within Immigration Court as a trial attorney.  

Publications:

• 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, 1999-2008.
• Employer Handbook, Immigration, Michigan Manufacturers Association, 2005, 2006 and 2008.

Presentations:

• 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 for 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.
• Davenport University, Dearborn, Michigan Presentation to Diversity Class, Summer 2005.
• Moderator, Michigan Bar Association Conference, International Law Section, "Visa Delays", 2003.