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Matthew Gorman

Associate Attorney at Baker & McKenzie LLP

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LocationWashingtonDistrict of Columbia, United States
Current roleAdjunct ProfessorUniversity of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law · since Jan 2023
Government service2yrsU.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

About

Matthew Gorman is an associate in the Global Immigration & Mobility practice of Baker McKenzie's Washington, DC office. Matthew advises on corporate and employment-based immigration law, including work visa petitions, permanent residence and immigration compliance. He regularly advises multinational corporations, start-ups, and high-net-worth individuals on the strategy, requirements, and procedures to secure visas, satisfy employment eligibility, and ensure compliance with immigration-related regulatory requirements.

Matt holds more than ten years of experience in immigration law. He is adjunct professor of law in corporate immigration at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. He is regularly published in blogs and legal news sites in relation to trends and hot topics in the field of global immigration.

Roles

Jan 2023–Present
Current role

Adjunct Professor

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

Baltimore, Maryland

ProfessorEducation
Jan 2021–Present
Current role

Adjunct Professor

Villanova University College of Professional Studies

EducationTeacher / Professor
Sep 2016–Present
Current role

Associate

Baker McKenzie LLP

Washington, District of Columbia

Civil LitigationAttorney AdvisorImmigrationWhite Collar CrimeImmigration LawTax Law

Matthew partners with clients to manage all aspects of their global immigration portfolios and to ensure compliance with relevant immigration regulations. He advises clients on a wide range of immigration and mobility issues across industries, including the review and creation of mobility programs, ensuring day-to-day compliance with immigration laws, and providing training and government enforcement defense in the context of immigration compliance. Matt approaches corporate immigration cross-functionally, and regularly collaborates with the Firm’s wealth management, tax, and government enforcement groups to ensure that advice is holistic, practical, and commercial.

Sep 2014–Sep 2016
Former role

Attorney Advisor

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office of Immigration Review

(appointed)Illinois

AttorneyAttorney AdvisorResearchLegal
Sep 2013–May 2014
Former role

Student Attorney/Teaching Assistant, Immigration Clinic

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

Baltimore, Maryland

Education
May 2013–Jun 2014
Former role

Law Clerk

Berlin & Associates, P.A.

Baltimore, Maryland

Law ClerkResearch
Sep 2012–May 2013
Former role

Student Attorney, Immigration Clinic

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

Baltimore, Maryland

Education

Representative matters

Experience

September 2025

Advised clients in the IT and consulting industries with regard to the creation of mobility guidelines to ensure international compliance with immigration laws for business travelers, developing strategies to ensure US continuous work authorization, and identifying potential immigration strategies in jurisdictions outside of the United States. Represented a client in the food manufacturing industry in an ICE Form I-9 audit with potential liability exceeding USD 1 million, ultimately assisting to obtain a warning in lieu of fine or other penalty. Partnered with litigation practice group to represent a client in a multi-year DOJ investigation relating to allegations of immigration-based discrimination, resulting in settlement. Partnered with litigation practice group on an internal investigation of a multinational corporation in relation to an internal complaint alleging gender and national-origin discrimination in addition to immigration fraud. Investigation included witness interviews of C-suite employees and the request and review of thousands of internal documents and emails in order to produce a cross-functional investigation report with recommendations. Developed and implemented complex tax and immigration strategy for high-net-worth individuals and family offices in conjunction with wealth management practice group. Created compliance programs for manufacturing companies with regard to I-9 and E-Verify training for a wide range of HR professionals.

Publications & speeches

The Global Employer: Global Immigration and Mobility Quarterly Update

Baker McKenzie Articles

September 2025

Editor

At long last, as of November 8, the United States will reopen for international travel - but that is only the first step of the travel process for many travelers

Baker McKenzie Articles

November 2021

United States: Status Quo for H-1B Cap Season

Baker McKenzie Articles

February 2021

United States: Start preparing - The H-1B Cap registration window is coming soon!

Baker McKenzie Articles

February 2021

United States: 10 Questions To Ask Before Managing Form I-9s Electronically

Baker McKenzie Articles

August 2020

Triple Feature: SCOTUS Issues 3 Blockbuster Immigration Decisions This Summer Impacting Employers and Foreign National Employers

The Employer Report

August 2024

This summer SCOTUS published three major decisions impacting workplace immigration decisions. Two of the decisions may require employers to shift their strategies for managing foreign-national talent, and the third essentially preserves the status quo.

Link

Illinois Employer

Baker McKenzie LLP

December 2020

COVID-19 implications on trade: Government Measures and Support on the West Coast

Dutch Consulate

April 2020