Federal Immigration Enforcement, ICE Raids & I-9 Audits – What Employers Need to Know - Webinar

Trent Cotney will be speaking about how federal immigration enforcement has intensified through increased ICE worksite actions and I-9 audits, placing employers at greater risk of disruption, liability, and operational exposure. This session is geared toward office, HR, and administrative staff and provides a practical, employer-focused overview of:

• How ICE raids and I-9 audits actually occur
• The authority enforcement agents do (and do not) have
• How to respond if agents appear at a jobsite or request records
• Key differences between administrative and judicial warrants
• Managing document requests and employee interviews
• Common I-9 compliance failures, penalties, and audit timelines
• Proactive steps companies can take now to protect their workforce and reduce legal risk

Trent Cotney is a partner and Construction Team Leader at Adams & Reese, LLP, General Counsel for NRCA and Western States Roofing Contractors Association, and a Senior Fellow of the National Construction Policy Institute. He routinely represents roofing contractors nationwide and is a well-known advocate for the industry. Trent is also the author of three #1 Amazon best-selling books on OSHA defense and roofing law and co-hosts the #1 rated construction law podcast, Law & Mortar.

**This webinar will be available to view immediately following the Lunch & Learn in the ARCA Training Room.