About Eileen
Eileen Scofield: Immigration Law Expert in Atlanta, Georgia
Eileen Scofield has over 25 years of experience concentrating on immigration law and related legal matters for U.S. and foreign-based clients. She has successfully managed over 30 Department of Homeland Security (ICE) subpoenas, audits and investigations on behalf of various clients. She has also provided advice to clients on audit response, internal processing, follow-up and conclusion.
Practice Areas
- Immigration Law
Eileen is listed in The Best Lawyers in America, most recently the 2010 Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers 2010 and 2012 and was named one of “Georgia’s Best Lawyers.” She is a member of the National Verification & Documentation Liaison Committee and chairperson of E-Verify National Liaison Committee. She has been published in Employment Law360 and quoted in the U.S. News and World Report. She has been invited to work with various DHS departments, such as ICE.
Education
- B.A., University of Hawaii, 1981
- J.D., University of Georgia School of Law, where she was a Hatton Lovejoy Scholarship recipient, 1985
Eileen received her J.D. in 1985 from the University of Georgia School of Law and B.A. in 1981 from the University of Hawaii.
Affiliations
- Firms: Alston & Bird LLP, Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2005
- City: Atlanta, State: Georgia, Country: United States
Eileen is a member of the National Verification & Documentation Liaison Committee and chairperson of E-Verify National Liaison Committee. She has been published in Employment Law360 and quoted in the U.S. News and World Report.
Languages
- English (Primary)
Eileen is fluent in English.
Awards
- Lawyer of the Year: Immigration Law, Atlanta (2014), Recognized: Immigration Law, Special Focus: COVID-19
As a result of her exceptional work in immigration law and her contributions to the field, Eileen has received numerous accolades, including being named one of “Georgia’s Best Lawyers” by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and being recognized as Lawyer of the Year for Immigration Law in Atlanta (2014). She has also been included in The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers.
Throughout her career, Eileen has maintained a commitment to excellence and professionalism, earning her recognition from both clients and peers alike. Her expertise spans all aspects of immigration law, including but not limited to:
- Citizenship Process
- Absconded Aliens Program (AAP)
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- National Interest Waiver
- Reliance on Family Member/Spouse in the U.S.
- American Bar Association (ABA) Immigration Section Representative
- E-Verify National Liaison Committee Chairperson
- National Verification & Documentation Liaison Committee member
She has also been invited to work with various DHS departments, including ICE. Her involvement in these organizations has allowed her to stay at the forefront of immigration law developments and provide clients with up-to-date advice and guidance.
