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    Brandon Davis

    Partner

    New Orleans
    504-584-9312
    brandon.davis@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    ImmigrationLabor and Employment

    Brandon Davis practices in the areas of labor and employment and business, employment-based and family-based immigration. His employment litigation practice includes representing employers in the defense of employment related claims, alleging retaliation, discrimination and workplace harassment under federal and state statutes. He also handles EEOC charges and other administrative complaints through the administrative and judicial process. He has also represented clients on a variety of human resource and risk management issues, and has assisted employers with implementing effective strategies and labor solutions. Brandon also has an active litigation practice which includes litigation involving class actions, unfair trade practices, non-competition disputes, trade secrets disputes, contract disputes, wrongful termination and employment discrimination, state and federal wage and hour litigation and various commercial litigation matters. In this regard, he primarily represents clients in the oil and gas, agriculture, technology, health care and engineering industries.

    As part of his immigration practice, Brandon represents employers and individuals in a variety of immigration matters including civil and criminal worksite enforcement defense, visa petitions for employees, students, investors/traders, intracompany transfers, and family sponsored petitions. In this capacity, he has successfully represented employers and individuals in the following matters: I-9/E-verify Compliance, Labor Certification, H-1B visas, H-2B visas, Conrad 30 Waivers, J-1 visas, I-130 Applications, Consular processing, Lawful Permanent Resident applications and E-3 visas.

    Brandon also handles white collar defense matters involving potential criminal exposure in immigration and various other matters. These matters have covered a wide variety of regulatory, investigatory, and judicial matters. As part of his administrative practice, he also provides on-site and off-site compliance training on immigration laws and training on best practices for compliance. Brandon also offers advisory and consultation services to companies and institutions to assist them in complying with the complex regulatory requirements of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor, Social Security Administration and Department of State.

    Brandon also handles white collar defense matters involving potential criminal exposure in immigration and various other matters. These matters have covered a wide variety of regulatory, investigatory, and judicial matters. As part of his administrative practice, he also provides on-site and off-site compliance training on immigration laws and training on best practices for compliance. Brandon also offers advisory and consultation services to companies and institutions to assist them in complying with the complex regulatory requirements of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor, Social Security Administration and Department of State.

    Insights

    • April 11, 2025

      SEVIS Terminations and Visa Revocations Affecting International Students…

    • April 3, 2025

      U.S. Department of Labor Issues Updates to Allowable Charges for Seasonal Farmworkers …

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    • March 28, 2025

      Phelps Louisiana Team Honored in Super Lawyers’ 2025 Lists …

    • February 24, 2025

      Executive Orders on Immigration: Impacts for Businesses 30 Days Into the New Administration…

    • February 21, 2025

      What to Do When Federal Immigration Agents Show Up in School …

    • January 20, 2025

      Serving in the Footsteps of Martin Luther King, Jr.…

    • September 26, 2024

      LSASPA Presents Immigration Solutions for Teachers and Educators…

    • August 30, 2024

      Court Blocks Ag Worker Final Rule from Taking Effect in 17 States …

    • August 15, 2024

      185 Phelps Lawyers Chosen for Best Lawyers in America, 20 Named "Lawyer of the Year," 26 Added to “Ones to Watch” List…

    • July 17, 2024

      ABA Presents Employment Litigation Involving Foreign Nationals…

    • July 2, 2024

      President Biden Creates New Process for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens to Secure Work Authorization and Lawful Residency …

    • May 21, 2024

      LHA Presents Managing Labor & Employment Risks in the Health Care Industry…

    • May 16, 2024

      What Employers Can Expect From New DOL Rules for Seasonal Ag Workers …

    • May 10, 2024

      Health Insurance is Now in Reach for Certain DACA Recipients …

    • May 7, 2024

      How USCIS Fee Changes Impact Business Immigration Strategies…

    • April 29, 2024

      U.S. Department of Labor Enacts New Rule to Enhance Worker Protections in Agriculture…

    • April 6, 2024

      COSA Presents Race-Conscious Policies in Public K-12 Schools After SFFA v. Harvard and UNC…

    • March 4, 2024

      How Do Federal Labor Laws Apply to Agricultural Employers? …

    • February 27, 2024

      Celebrating Black Leaders Shaping the Future of Agriculture and Media Law…

    • February 26, 2024

      Recent Federal Policy Changes Agricultural Employers Need to Know…

    • February 22, 2024

      Mid-South Agricultural Labor Seminar 2024…

    • January 23, 2024

      H-1B Filing Process Improvements Give Employers Easier Access to International Talent…

    • December 19, 2023

      Super Lawyers Recognizes 44 Louisiana Phelps Lawyers in 2024 Honors …

    • December 15, 2023

      23rd Judicial District Bar Association Presents What Every Louisiana Lawyer Needs To Know About Immigration Law…

    • November 29, 2023

      Brandon Davis Tapped to Lead American Agricultural Law Association …

    • November 20, 2023

      Can International Student-Athletes Benefit from NIL Agreements?…

    • November 2, 2023

      Sixteen Phelps Attorneys Honored on New Orleans Magazine’s Top Lawyers List…

    • October 19, 2023

      New DOL Tools for Agricultural Employers Address Workplace Housing, Transportation, and H-2A Rule Changes…

    • September 14, 2023

      Mississippi Farm Bureau Ag Labor Seminar…

    • September 8, 2023

      No Farm to Table Without Ag Labor…

    • August 17, 2023

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 208 Phelps Lawyers, Names 12 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 47 to "Ones to Watch" List…

    • August 9, 2023

      NALC Presents The Changing Landscape - Everything Agricultural Employers Should Understand About Farm Labor Law…

    • August 4, 2023

      Remote I-9 Verification Here to Stay for Eligible Employers …

    • April 25, 2023

      LSBA Immigration Law Seminar…

    • March 02, 2023

      Louisiana Farm Bureau Presents Shortcomings of H-2B Visa Program…

    • February 28, 2023

      NOLA SHRM Presents Navigating Employment-Based Immigration Issues: Solutions and Compliance Tips for Employers in 2023…

    • February 8, 2023

      Brandon Davis Earns Louisiana Employment Law Specialization…

    • February 2, 2023

      Employers Should Prepare Now Before the 2024 H-1B Visa Lottery Opens March 1…

    • January 27, 2023

      The End of Title 42 May Be a Boom for Employers With Short-Term Labor Demand…

    • January 18, 2023

      Keeping It Moving During the Great Resignation: Understanding the Potential Impact of the DOL's Proposed Final Rule for Guest Labor Wage Increase…

    • January 18, 2023

      Quiet Quitting: What It Means and How Employers Can Manage It…

    • January 11, 2023

      USCIS Proposes Rule to Adjust Immigration and Naturalization Fees…

    • December 22, 2022

      As You Deck the Halls and Trim the Tree, Don’t Forget About H-1B…

    • December 19, 2022

      42 Phelps Lawyers Honored by 2023 Louisiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars …

    • December 2, 2022

      Annual New Orleans Labor & Employment Seminar: Boots on the Ground…

    • November 10, 2022

      AALA 2022 Educational Symposium…

    • November 1, 2022

      Five Phelps Lawyers Selected to New Orleans Magazine’s Top Lawyers List…

    • August 18, 2022

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 158 Phelps Lawyers, Names 10 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 40 to "Ones to Watch" List…

    • August 18, 2022

      ABA Presents The Heat is On: Preventing Heat Illness at Work and Understanding OSHA’s Proposed Rulemaking for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention…

    • June 15, 2022

      Tips for Couples Filing Same-Sex Marriage-Based Immigrant Petitions …

    • May 27, 2022

      USCIS Honors Military Service Members and Veterans through Naturalization …

    • May 24, 2022

      The National Agricultural Law Center Presents H-2A, Adverse Effect Wage Rate Changes, and Related Issues for 2022 and Beyond …

    • May 10, 2022

      Employers and Foreign Nationals Can Avoid Employment Gaps with New Automatic Work Permit Extension…

    • April 5, 2022

      U.S. Employers Can Fill Labor Gaps Faster Through New USCIS Policies…

    • March 21, 2022

      How to Create a Level Playing Field in the Workplace Through DEI Efforts…

    • February 23, 2022

      Mid-South Agricultural Labor Seminar…

    • February 22, 2022

      Resolving Workforce Quality & Attrition Hurdles …

    • February 17, 2022

      Common Issues With Using H2B Labor in Your Landscape Business…

    • February 10, 2022

      Health Care Employers: Act Now to Take Advantage of H-1B Visa Program …

    • February 2, 2022

      Advanced Employment Law Topics for HR Professionals in Florida…

    • January 6, 2022

      Five 2021 Business Immigration Trends That Could Affect Your Workforce in 2022…

    • December 29, 2021

      Super Lawyers Recognizes 46 Louisiana Phelps Lawyers in 2022 Honors…

    • December 4, 2021

      Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship Gala …

    • November 3, 2021

      Agricultural Law Educational Symposium…

    • November 1, 2021

      Twenty Phelps Lawyers Named Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine…

    • September 23, 2021

      Biden Administration to Lift Travel Ban for Vaccinated Foreign Nationals…

    • September 22, 2021

      Skies Clearing for Fiancés and Spouses of U.S. Citizens to Join Them in U.S.…

    • September 15, 2021

      After Hurricane Ida, Can Employers Relocate H-1B Employees?…

    • July 28, 2021

      Applying for Nonimmigrant Academic Student Status Just Got Easier…

    • March 30, 2021

      Phelps Lawyers Chosen for National Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs…

    • March 4, 2021

      European Travelers Beware: U.S. Changed Who Can Travel from Schengen Area, U.K. and Ireland…

    • February 24, 2021

      A Path Forward: A Conversation About Comprehensive Immigration Reform in the Labor and Employment Space…

    • February 14, 2021

      Immigration Options for Married or Engaged Couples…

    • February 8, 2021

      Can O-1 Visa Workers Maintain Valid Status Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic?…

    • January 22, 2021

      Without DOL Rates, How Can Agribusiness Employers Set Wages for 2021?…

    • January 20, 2021

      President Biden Unveils Immigration Reform to Ease Employer Labor-Supply Burdens…

    • January 12, 2021

      Employers May Have Better Shot at H-1B Visas by Offering Higher Wages…

    • January 11, 2021

      President Trump Extends Visa Bans Through End of March…

    • December 28, 2020

      45 Phelps Lawyers Named to Louisiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2021…

    • October 27, 2020

      USCIS Says "Show Me the Money"…

    • October 21, 2020

      New DHS Rule Puts Bigger Burden on Immigrants and Sponsors…

    • October 20, 2020

      Proposed Immigration Changes Deal a Blow to Employer-Friendly H-1B Visa Program…

    • October 14, 2020

      DHS Higher Ed Overhaul Aims to Limit Stays for F and J Students and Scholars, Among Other Critical Changes…

    • October 5, 2020

      Two Phelps Partners Welcomed to New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law Hall of Fame…

    • August 4, 2020

      Can International Students Get Back to the U.S. This Fall?…

    • June 17, 2020

      CDC Pinpoints Ways Employers Can Keep Shared Housing Safe for Farmworkers…

    • May 27, 2020

      Foreign Medical Graduates Given Relief on Some Restrictions for Obtaining Waivers of the 2-Year Foreign Residence Requirement…

    • May 5, 2020

      An Ease on Restrictions for Foreign Medical Professionals Can Save Lives During the COVID-19 Crisis…

    • April 23, 2020

      President Trump Tries to Boost Economy, U.S. Labor Market With Immigration Suspension…

    • April 21, 2020

      What President Trump's Tweet to Suspend Immigration Could Mean for Businesses…

    • April 16, 2020

      Government Relaxes H-2A Visa Program as Concerns Over the American Food Supply Chain Rise…

    • April 1, 2020

      Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19 and the H-2A Program…

    • March 27, 2020

      Government Relaxes In-Person Work Eligibility Verification Rules for Now…

    • March 18, 2020

      What to Know as Coronavirus Puts Halt on Immigration Courts and Services…

    • March 12, 2020

      What the European Travel Ban Means for U.S. Citizens, Foreign Nationals…

    • December 19, 2019

      44 Phelps Attorneys Named to Louisiana Super Lawyers 2020…

    • December 18, 2019

      Phelps Partner Brandon Davis Elected Chairman of NO Chamber of Commerce…

    • June 13, 2019

      New Orleans Partner Brandon Davis Selected as Gambit's 40 Under 40…

    Recognition

    • Employment Law - Management (2021-2025), Litigation - Labor and Employment (2020-2025), The Best Lawyers in America
    • Louisiana Super Lawyers list (2022-2025), Rising Stars list (2013-2021), Super Lawyers 
    • Employment Law Trailblazer, The National Law Journal (2022)
    • 40 Under 40 Award, Gambit Weekly (2019)
    • Top Lawyers, New Orleans Magazine
    • Leadership in Law Award, New Orleans CityBusiness (2016)
    • Hot List Lawyer - Southwest Region, Lawyers of Color (2014)
    • Employment Law - Management (2021-2025), Litigation - Labor and Employment (2020-2025), The Best Lawyers in America
    • Louisiana Super Lawyers list (2022-2025), Rising Stars list (2013-2021), Super Lawyers 
    • Employment Law Trailblazer, The National Law Journal (2022)
    • 40 Under 40 Award, Gambit Weekly (2019)
    • Top Lawyers, New Orleans Magazine
    • Leadership in Law Award, New Orleans CityBusiness (2016)
    • Hot List Lawyer - Southwest Region, Lawyers of Color (2014)

    Education

    • Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2005
    • Loyola University New Orleans, B.B.A., Finance, magna cum laude, 2001
    • Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2005
    • Loyola University New Orleans, B.B.A., Finance, magna cum laude, 2001

    Credentials

    • Texas
    • Louisiana
    • Texas
    • Louisiana

    Memberships and Affiliations

    • American Bar Association
    • Federal Bar Association
    • New Orleans Bar Association, Immigration Law Committee - Board of Directors
    • Louisiana State Bar Association, Immigration Law Section - Council Member & Leadership Class(2010-2011)
    • Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel - Board of Directors
    • New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute (2015-2016)
    • New Orleans Chamber of Commerce - Board of Directors
    • National Bar Association, Immigration Law Section
    • American Immigration Lawyers Association
    • Defense Research Institute
    • American Bar Association
    • Federal Bar Association
    • New Orleans Bar Association, Immigration Law Committee - Board of Directors
    • Louisiana State Bar Association, Immigration Law Section - Council Member & Leadership Class(2010-2011)
    • Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel - Board of Directors
    • New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute (2015-2016)
    • New Orleans Chamber of Commerce - Board of Directors
    • National Bar Association, Immigration Law Section
    • American Immigration Lawyers Association
    • Defense Research Institute
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