Kimberley Best Robidoux, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberleybestrobidoux/ is a Partner at WR Immigration in San Diego https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrimmigration/  and currently serves as Chair of the AILA National Verification and Documentation Committee. Ensuring compliance with employer I-9 and E-Verify worksite compliance requirements is critical for businesses, especially in today’s evolving regulatory landscape. 

Kimberley has successfully defended employers against I-9 compliance audits brought by Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations as well as investigations by the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section, Civil Rights Division, U.S. DOJ and regularly partners with companies to conduct in-house audits and training to proactively address worksite compliance matters. 

Her expertise helps businesses stay ahead of potential risks, whether preparing for a government audit or developing best practices for onboarding and retaining top talent from around the world.  Kimberley’s commitment to her clients goes beyond legal expertise - she is a trusted partner in helping businesses maintain compliance, mitigate risk, and build a strong, diverse workforce. 

The Presentation

• Budget for an ICE audit:  Understand potential legal fees, internal resource demands, and fines, as well as their impact on the company’s bottom line.
• Know the financial exposure: Explore how immigration compliance gaps can affect costs, operations, and business value.
• Spot hidden risks: Recognize immigration issues in acquisitions, restructurings, and staffing arrangements.
• Plan beyond the immediate crisis and evaluate the investment in prevention: Integrate immigration considerations into workforce planning, budgets, and talent retention, as well as assessing the legal costs and benefits of conducting an internal I-9 audit before ICE comes knocking