Litigation & Public Policy Attorney; Partner at Seyfarth Shaw; Former Director of US Citizenship & Immigration Services

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Leon Rodriguez Biography

León Rodríguez is an attorney and former senior federal official whose career spans more than two decades as a prosecutor, government agency leader, and private practice lawyer. Appointed by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate as director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Rodríguez served as the fourth director of USCIS. In this role, Rodríguez oversaw approximately 19,000 workers in 250 worldwide locations. During his tenure, he led the implementation of core immigration priorities, including the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, initiatives to improve U.S. business access to high-skilled workers, and the expansion of the U.S. Refugee Admissions program. He also directed the modernization of USCIS operations, focusing on the digital transformation of key business processes.

Before leading USCIS, Rodríguez held leadership roles across multiple federal agencies. He served as director of the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, overseeing the administration of federal health information privacy laws, such as HIPAA and HITECH, and civil rights protections for beneficiaries of HHS-funded programs. Rodríguez also served as chief of staff and deputy assistant attorney general for civil rights at the Department of Justice. Earlier in his career, he was a trial attorney in the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice and a senior assistant district attorney at the Kings County District Attorney's Office in New York. He also worked in the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania, first as chief of the White Collar Crimes Section and then as first assistant U.S. attorney.

Following his government service, Rodríguez transitioned to private practice and is a partner at Seyfarth Shaw, specializing in litigation, investigations, and public policy with a focus on immigration and health care law. He serves as chair of Seyfarth's Government Relations and Policy practice group and is co-managing partner of the firm's Washington, D.C., office. Rodríguez is a founding member of the firm's Immigration and Compliance specialty team, advising clients on immigration compliance and regulatory risk. He has remained active in public discourse on immigration policy, including testifying before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary at a hearing on the "American Dream and Promise Act."

Rodríguez has been recognized in the legal community for his expertise in immigration law. He has served as a senior fellow at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, leading study groups on humanitarian considerations in immigration policy. Rodríguez also serves on the board of HIAS, Inc., a refugee resettlement organization, and chairs its External Affairs Committee. His career bridges prosecution, federal leadership, and private practice, providing a multidimensional perspective on immigration law, public policy, and regulatory compliance.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/05/2026.

Leon Rodriguez Videos

BDV Government Relations with Chris Richardson & Leon Rodriguez

BDV Government Relations with Chris Richardson & Leon Rodriguez

BDV's COO Chris Richardson discusses the immigration landscape with Former Agency Director at USCIS & HHS Leon Rodriguez.

Leon Rodriguez speaks at Montgomery College Commencement ...

Leon Rodriguez speaks at Montgomery College Commencement ...

The Honorable Leòn Rodriguez, director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), gave brief remarks to the Montgomery College ...

USCIS Director León Rodríguez

USCIS Director León Rodríguez

On September 9 and 10, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director León Rodríguez joined the New Americans Campaign at its...

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