Services
Education
Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 2013
University of San Diego, Paralegal Certificate, 2002
Indiana University-Bloomington, B.A., 1998
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- Michigan
Beth Baker is an employment-based immigration attorney with hands-on experience managing the nonimmigrant, immigrant, PERM labor certification and permanent residence process for large, multinational clients.
Her experience includes advising and counseling Fortune 500 clients, start-ups, and small business owners in the banking, utilities, IT, automotive, manufacturing, engineering, construction, and architecture industries.
Representative engagements include the following:
- Co-counsel client regarding Department of Justice investigation into possible claim of unfair documentary practices based on citizenship status or national origin in employment verification eligibility process and possible claim of citizenship discrimination during hiring process
- Co-counsel in I-9 investigation regarding notice of intent to fine
- H-1B and LCA employer compliance considerations
- I-9 compliance considerations
- Transfer of international executives and specialized knowledge personnel
- Retention of key international personnel during corporate restructuring
- Experienced with all non-immigrant and immigrant processes including L-1A, L-1B, O-1, TN, R-1, J-1, E-1/E-2, B-1/B-2, I-140, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, AOS, Consular Processing, and N-400.
She is also experienced with internal personnel management responsibilities, corporate client onboarding and fee negotiations, as well as family-based immigration services such as I-130 filings.
Honors
Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, Immigration Law, 2023-present
DBusiness Magazine, Top Lawyers, Immigration, 2021-present
State Bar of Michigan Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020-present
Professional Activities
Board of Directors, Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers, 2021-Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association
AILA National, Department of Labor (DOL) Liaison Committee, 2023-2024
AILA National, New Members Division Steering Committee, 2022-Present
AILA Annual Conference Planning Committee, 2020-2021
Michigan Chapter, New Members and Social Division Chair, 2020-Present
Michigan Chapter, Member, 2019-Present
Oakland County Bar Association, Member, 2022-Present
State Bar of Michigan, Immigration Law Section, Member
Civic, Cultural & Social Activities
Friends of Foster Kids, Volunteer
Gleaners Community Food Bank, Volunteer
Speeches
"President Trump’s Second Administration – What to Know and How to Prepare for Changes in the Immigration Landscape," 2025 HR Spring Training, Miller Canfield, April 8th and May 6th, 2025
"Immigration Strategies and Updates," 2024 HR Spring Training, Miller Canfield, April 9th and May 7th, 2024
"Recent Updates to the PERM Labor Certification System," Panelist, Ohio American Immigration Lawyers Association Chapter Conference, Columbus, Ohio, October 13, 2023
"Understanding the Basics: The Labor Certification (PERM) Process" (Fundamentals Track), American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Annual Conference on Immigration Law (AC23), Orlando, Florida, June 24, 2023
"Immigration: Recruitment and Hiring an International Workforce – Are You Compliant?", 2023 HR Spring Training, Miller Canfield, June 6th and June 20th, 2023
"Immigration Strategies and Updates," 2022 HR Fall Training Camp, Miller Canfield, September 20th and October 25th, 2022
"Immigration Strategies and Updates," Employment Law Webinar, Miller Canfield, September 23, 2021
"Nonimmigrant Visa Overview, Part I" (Fundamentals Track), American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Annual Conference on Immigration Law (AC21 VIRTUAL), June 9, 2021
"COVID-19 Town Hall: Immigration Planning For 2020 And Beyond With Miller Canfield," Detroit Regional Chamber webinar, November 19, 2020
"Immigration Strategies and Updates," Michigan Chamber of Commerce webinar, October 15, 2020
"Immigration Strategies and Updates," 2020 HR Spring Training, Miller Canfield, September 9, 2020
"Immigration Update," Miller Canfield CLE, October–November 2019
"Immigration Update," 2019 HR Spring Training, Miller Canfield, April 24th and May 2nd, 2019
