Valerie Salcido

In my role as Deputy VP of Regions at, I serve the nineteen (19) regions encompassing the United States, Puerto Rico, and its territories. Under the VP of Regions, we provide resources and support to the HNBA’s 19 Regional Presidents, facilitating cross-collaboration with the HNBA’s Executive Committee and the HNBA’s Affiliate Organizations across the country, and I work to ensure the execution of the Association’s local, regional, and national programs.

• Provide exceptional and adaptive legal counsel to multinational corporations and small to medium-sized businesses to retain competitive, global talent.
• Work closely with employers and foreign employees to help develop streamlined, cost-effective global compliance and migration programs.
• Manage and oversee a high-volume caseload of immigration matters, including visa petitions, applications, and other immigration-related documents for corporate clients.
• Communicate with client contacts and beneficiaries to understand their needs, provide timely updates on case progress, and address concerns regarding immigration processes and procedures in a dual-representation capacity.
• Interface with diverse stakeholders, including engineering managers, finance managers, and HR departments, and government agencies such as USCIS, DOL, and DOS to facilitate visa processing and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies tailored to clients' needs and objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their business goals and providing proactive immigration solutions to support workforce needs.
• Perform administrative duties related to case management, billing, and client communication to ensure efficient workflow.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for addressing potential risks and liability issues with global migration programs.
• Assisted employers and foreign employees in developing global compliance and migration programs.
• Provided adaptive legal counsel in navigating complex immigration laws and regulations.
• Conducted legal research and drafted immigration-related documents for corporate clients.
• Attended continuing legal education courses to stay current on changes in the law and emerging trends in practice areas.
• Contributed to firm-wide initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and promoting a positive work environment.
• Streamlined internal processes by developing templates for commonly used legal documents and correspondence.

• Managed a diverse caseload while maintaining excellent attention to detail and prioritizing tasks effectively under tight deadlines.
• Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies in preparation for presentation to client.
• Provided pro bono services to underserved communities, increasing access to quality legal representation.
• Conducted extensive legal research to support case preparation and provide accurate advice to clients.
• Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on relevant laws and regulations within the industry.
• Advised businesses on compliance issues, reducing risk exposure and potential financial liabilities.