David Wulkan Email & Phone Number

United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

Managed firm’s business immigration practice, from initial client intake and case review, through drafting, final review, and filing. Expertise in H-1B, L-1, EB-1, TN, E-1, E-2, J-1, O 1, and P-3 cases. Successfully argued Innova v. Baran which created Ninth Circuit precedent setting the standard for H 1B specialty occupation determinations. Advised corporate clients regarding compliance with Department of Labor and USCIS regulations. Maintained relationships with corporate clients and originate new business. Substantial experience working with multinational information technology companies, healthcare providers, and accounting firms to obtain visas for highly technical roles. Supervised paralegals and secretaries in document preparation and file management. Strategized with clients regarding and draft responses to RFEs. Drafted appeals for Administrative Appeals Office. Prepared all filings for deportation and asylum cases and represented clients at Immigration Court; conducted related trial preparation for witnesses, and counseled clients regarding case status.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Drafted briefs and legal memoranda regarding eminent domain powers and land use laws. Attended trials and participated in litigation strategy meetings. Composed interrogatories and legal arguments for federal takings claims.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Prepared complaints, motions, and an appellate brief. Advised government agencies on effective land use policies to maximize tax incentives. Analyzed legislation and agency rules regarding the implementation and impact of oil and gas exploration in North Carolina.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Wrote several opinions relating to a wide array of civil litigation issues. Researched relevant case law and composed bench memoranda. Observed pre-trial conferences, settlement conferences, motion hearings, sentencing hearings, and various civil and criminal trials; discussed the substantive and procedural issues of each with Judge Wright and his law clerks.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Worked 20-30 hours per week during school and summers to manage a staff of 30 student employees; responsibilities included training, scheduling, and developing staffing policies. Monitored nightly activities and special events by identifying high-risk areas and appropriate emergency responses; communicated detailed recommendations by interfacing regularly with both students and administrators, resulting in an updated safety and security response system.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Research Editor for the Duke Environmental Law and Policy Forum. Lead Editor for the Duke Journal of Comparative.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Minor in Urban and Regional Studies. Minor in Geography. Phi Beta Kappa.