Managing Partner Michael Wildes and Senior Attorney Caroline Gabela-Monteiro are proud to announce the approval of the O-1 petition filed on behalf of renowned global security professional, Lee Jackson.
Mr. Lee Jackson is an accomplished and innovative leader with over two decades of significant experience in complex security operations. He has worked for prestigious institutions and organizations, including almost 3 years in the Corps of Royal Engineers, which provides military engineering and other technical support to the British Armed Forces. He has been awarded prestigious awards such as the Operational Service Medal, NATO Non-Article 5 ISAF Award, and the West Yorkshire Police Commendation. He has served in critical security roles at the 2012 London Olympics, Global Support Services, and the Academy of K9 Detection.
As Executive Director/Lead K9 Handler of Squadron Augmented Protective Services (SAPS), Mr. Jackson oversees a broad portfolio of protection services that directly supports public safety and national risk mitigation. He has led critical operations for globally recognized entertainers such as Dolly Parton, rising artists like Max McNown, and major corporations including Amazon during periods of heightened threat activity. In addition, he has developed and implemented high-impact security strategies for nationally recognized venues such as the Ryman Auditorium, Harken Hall, and prominent nightlife establishments throughout Nashville. Through these roles, Mr. Jackson has directed armed and unarmed security teams, deployed explosive-detection K9 units, crafted emergency response and active-shooter protocols, coordinated with law enforcement, and trained staff in anti-terrorism, de-escalation, and crisis-readiness procedures. Collectively, Mr. Jackson’s extensive military background, distinguished security career, and proven leadership in high-risk environments demonstrate his exceptional ability to develop and execute sophisticated protective strategies that safeguard individuals, organizations, and public spaces at the highest levels.
Wildes & Weinberg was founded in 1960 by Senior Partner, Leon Wildes. He was best known for his successful representation of former Beatle John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono as they fought the Nixon Administration during a five year bitterly contested Deportation Proceeding.
Nearly three quarters of a century later, the firm continues to concentrate its practice in all aspects of U.S. immigration and nationality law, servicing the immigration requirements of prominent American and International firms, banks, industrial, financial, and manufacturing concerns, as well as law firms in connection with the personnel needs of their foreign national employees.
In addition, the firm has a distinguished clientele and has done substantial immigration work for performing artists, directors, writers, models, actors/actresses, athletes, fine artists, art dealers, curators, and literary agents. Most notable was Leon Wildes’ successful representation of former Beatle John Lennon and his artist wife, Yoko Ono in their deportation proceedings, the basis of which has inspired legislation, and has been portrayed in films, plays, and literary works worldwide. Some of the firm’s other distinguished clients include scholar Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (z”l), as well as soccer icons Pele and Karim Benzema, Master Chef Jean-Georges, musicians Joe Cocker, Sinead O’ Connor and Boy George, as well as First Lady Melania Trump and her family.
Michael Wildes, the firm’s Managing Partner, is also currently serving his fifth term as Mayor of Englewood, New Jersey, is the author of Safe Haven in America: Battles to Open the Golden Door (which draws on over a quarter of a century of his practice in the immigration field), is an Adjunct Professor at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York, and serves as Counsel to Lincoln Center and several international/corporate law firms.
Despite difficulties currently being encountered in dealing with U.S. immigration authorities, the firm has maintained an extraordinary track record for success in its cases. The firm’s litigation group has expanded its efforts in filing Mandamus Actions and other Actions in Federal Courts throughout the nation.
In addition, Wildes & Weinberg’s multilingual staff is spread throughout its offices in New York City, Englewood, New Jersey, Miami, Florida, and by appointment only in Los Angeles, California and Tel Aviv, Israel, and are known for their experience and special expertise in processing each foreign national’s case with nothing less than the highest level of professionalism.
For more information on our firm please visit www.wildeslaw.com or contact Michael Wildes at michael@wildeslaw.com.