Jake graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BA in Linguistics before earning his JD from DePaul University College of Law. While at DePaul Jake earned a Certificate in Public Interest Law with a focus on immigration‐related coursework, and worked with the USCIS Office of Chief Counsel where he drafted appellate briefs to the Bureau of Immigration Appeals. Jake’s practice focuses on non‐immigrant and immigrant business visas, as well as advising companies on immigration practice and policy concerns. He currently sits on several AILA Chicago Chapter committees, including as acting Co‐Chair of the LGBT Committee; is a founding member of the Associate Board for Life Span, a nonprofit dedicated to providing legal assistance and counseling to victims of domestic violence; and co‐chairs the Pro Bono Committee at GIA. Jake is licensed to practice in Illinois.