Speaker

Manish Daftari is a Director within the Immigration Practice at PwC Law with over 12 years of immigration law experience. He currently oversees immigration services for PwC Law.

Manish advises clients on corporate immigration compliance, oversees the development and implementation of their policies, and assists companies in keeping their immigration programs competitive. Manish is an expert in the full array of employment-based immigration benefits available to foreign nationals who seek to work in the U.S., and further counsels on permanent residency and citizenship.  

Manish represents individual clients in personal immigration matters, as well as private businesses in establishing immigration policies and immigration compliance practices which are tailored to meet a range of business needs. Manish has represented applicants at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the US Department of Labor, and the US Consulates. He has also represented clients in front of Immigration Court.

Manish has lectured frequently on diverse immigration law topics at corporate events and meetings, as well as at client presentations and conferences. 

Manish is a member the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the California Bar Association and was formerly an Executive Committee member of the AILA Canada Chapter. Prior to joining PwC Law, Manish practiced for many years in San Francisco, California.

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD), University Of San Francisco School Of Law

Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of California, Davis