Jeff Robins

Jeff serves as Senior Counsel, chair of the Litigation Group and member of the Government Strategies team in BAL’s Washington, D.C. Office. As one of the most experienced litigators in the country, Jeff advises corporations, coalitions and individuals on proactive and defensive litigation strategies. He identifies scenarios where litigation could benefit clients and their employees and implements strategies to advance litigation in a thoughtful and efficient manner.

Prior to joining BAL, Jeff served as Deputy Director (Senior Executive Service) of the Office of Immigration Litigation District Court Section, placing him at the forefront of the litigation of immigration-related issues including jurisdictional issues, class actions and programmatic, regulatory and constitutional challenges. He advised senior leadership in the Departments of Justice, Homeland Security, State and Health and Human Services, as well as U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. Jeff also worked closely with United States Attorney's Offices across the country to coordinate case handling and training. In recognition of his contributions to the mission of the Department of Justice, Jeff has received the Attorney General’s Distinguished Service award and Civil Division Special Commendation awards.

Jeff started his career as a Presidential Management Fellow with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Over the course of his career, Jeff has litigated in over 20 federal district courts and a majority of the 13 federal courts of appeal. Jeff has been at the center of high-stakes immigration cases, including complex H-1B visa litigation, the creation and operation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and U visa programs, Temporary Protected Status, conditions of confinement at immigration detention facilities and denaturalization.

Jeff serves on the Board of 3GDC – Washington, D.C. Grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors, an organization that preserves and honors the legacy of grandparents who survived the Holocaust. He also supports the International Law Student Association’s Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition and is a volunteer coach with the Reston Raiders Hockey Club.