Leon Rodriguez

Leon Rodriguez is a seasoned professional with deep government experience in the United States. He has served in key roles such as Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Director of the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HIPAA enforcement), and Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Department of Justice. With a strong network and understanding of government processes, he offers clients trusted advocacy and representation to navigate regulatory changes and government actions efficiently.

Specializing in legal services, Leon Rodriguez brings a wealth of expertise as a healthcare and immigration attorney. His areas of focus include assisting clients in developing successful immigration strategies, handling HIPAA investigations and compliance plans, as well as defending against healthcare fraud investigations.

Leon Rodriguez leverages his experience to help companies optimize their talent pipeline through the development of effective immigration programs. He collaborates with in-house talent teams to devise strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage agency audits to mitigate penalties and safeguard reputations.

In cases of HIPAA investigations and complaints related to protected health information breaches, Leon conducts thorough investigations, implements corrective actions, prepares necessary notices, and strategically addresses resulting investigations to minimize enforcement risks.

When companies face healthcare fraud investigations from entities like the U.S. Department of Justice or state law enforcement agencies, Leon provides support with internal investigations, responding to government inquiries, and negotiating resolutions with prosecutors or formulating litigation strategies for successful outcomes.

Leon Rodriguez holds a J.D. in Law from Boston College Law School and a B.A. in History from Brown University. He has a rich professional history, having held positions ranging from County Attorney at Montgomery County Government to Trial Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division.

Currently a Partner in Immigration Law and Health Care Litigation at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Leon's past roles include Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Director of the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. His diverse experience encompasses various legal positions both in government agencies and private practice.