Leon Fresco

Leon Fresco is a Professorial Lecturer in Law at The George Washington University Law School and an immigration attorney at Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C. office. His practice focuses on global immigration representation for businesses and individuals, alongside administrative law, government relations, appellate litigation, commercial litigation, and legislative matters. He notably served as primary drafter of S.744, the U.S. Senate's 2013 comprehensive immigration reform bill.

Education:

• BA, University of Pennsylvania
• JD, Yale Law School

Research and Practice Interests: Mr. Fresco's expertise centers on U.S. immigration law and policy development, with significant contributions to legislative frameworks. His work bridges practical legal representation before immigration authorities and high-level policy drafting, particularly evident in his leadership on the 2013 Senate immigration reform effort. His practice extends to administrative law challenges, appellate strategies in immigration cases, and commercial litigation intersecting with regulatory compliance. This unique combination of legislative drafting experience and direct client representation creates a specialized niche in immigration law reform and implementation.