David W. Johnson

Partner

David W. Johnson

David is head of the Emerging Business Group. He assists corporate and individual clients with immigrant, nonimmigrant and citizenship matters. He provides advice on immigration-related onboarding compliance issues.

David helps foreign entrepreneurs and start-up businesses establish their presence in the U.S. Working with emerging businesses from their inception, David develops an understanding of their strategic goals, and creates tailored immigration solutions to help facilitate their growth. He partners with other attorneys in the Emerging Business Group to provide all aspects of their corporate needs and develop long-term partnerships.

Prior to joining Gibney, David served as an immigration attorney with the Staff Attorneys’ Office of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

education

  • University of Minnesota, Law School, J.D., cum laude
  • Augustana College, B.A., Government and International Affairs, magna cum laude

bar admissions

  • Minnesota

court admissions

  • Minnesota Supreme Court

Experience

  • Assisted a computer software developer in establishing their U.S. presence, including assistance with immigration and facilitating their corporate needs including employment and trademark
  • Guided an international furniture supplier in establishing a U.S. presence including visa applications, trademark registrations, office leasing, and employment contracts

Memberships & Affiliations

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Minnesota State Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • Gibney Pro Bono Committee
  • The New York City Immigration Advocacy Initiative (NYCIAI) Free Legal Clinics

Articles, Publications & Lectures

Lectures

  • Immigration Information and Visa Advice for Young Professionals, Nordic Innovation House, February 2018
  • Business Immigration and the Trump Administration, Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, May 2017
  • How to Immigrate to the United States through a Franchise Investment, Via Franchise, January 2017
  • Starting a Business in the U.S: Strategies for Foreign Entrepreneurs & Entities, 2015

education

  • University of Minnesota, Law School, J.D., cum laude
  • Augustana College, B.A., Government and International Affairs, magna cum laude

bar admissions

  • Minnesota

court admissions

  • Minnesota Supreme Court