Benjamin J. Schatz
Partner, Houston
Practice Areas
Biography
Benjamin Schatz is a partner in the Business Immigration & Compliance section of Jackson Walker’s Houston office. He advises both businesses and individuals on a full spectrum of immigration matters, handling immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions across industries and client profiles. His practice is concentrated on assisting multinational companies, foreign investors, and entrepreneurs, in navigating immigration processes critical to their operations and growth.
He also maintains broad experience across other areas of immigration law, including family-based petitions, humanitarian matters, and cases involving unique or emerging legal questions. Ben counsels clients on a wide range of immigration matters, from routine filings to multifaceted cases requiring strategic planning and advocacy. His experience includes representing clients before the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S. Department of State.
Education
B.B.A., The University of Texas at Austin
MPA, The University of Texas at Austin
J.D., cum laude, SMU Dedman School of Law
Bar Admissions
Texas
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Immigration Law, 2027
- July 2026 – As part of a forum hosted by the Pharr Economic Development Corporation, presented to the Zacatecas chapter of Coordinadora de Fomento al Comercio Exterior de Estado (COFOCE) regarding immigration strategies for Mexican businesses expanding to the United States.
- September 2025 – Served as immigration subject matter expert for Specialist Roundtables at the International Trade Summit of the U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce in Dallas, Texas.
- August 2025 – Served as a panelist for the “Checklist Legal para Pisar Firme en Texas” session for the World Trade Center Monterrey’s Café con Texas summit in Monterrey, Mexico.
- May 2025 – Moderated the “Investment Fundamentals: Navigating the U.S. Visa Landscape” panel at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland.
- April 2025 – Served as panelist for the “E-1 and E-2 Visa Updates and Practice Pointers” session at the AILA Texas / New Mexico / Oklahoma Chapter Spring Conference in Guadalajara, Mexico.
- March 2025 – Presented the “Trends and Migration Vision to Enable Human Capital in the Region” session at the incMTY Festival in Monterrey, Mexico.
- August 2024 – Served as a panelist for the “Recursos para Exportadores Mexicanos” session for the World Trade Center Monterrey’s Café con Texas summit in Monterrey, Mexico.
- May 2024 – Served as a panelist for the “Cross-Border Business: Legal, Immigration, and Tax Strategies” session for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s RGV Startup Week in Brownsville, Texas.
- March 2024 – Presented the “Nonimmigrant Visa Options” session at the U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce’s US-MX Trade Summit in Dallas, Texas.
- September 2023 – Co-presented on “The Intersection of Customs & Immigration Enforcement” at the Southern Border Conference in South Padre Island, Texas.
- September 2023 – Presented the “Immigration Updates” session at the German American Chamber of Commerce’s Southwestern Business Conference in Houston, Texas.
- July 2023 – Presented on immigration options for Mexican businesses and investors in the Pharr Economic Development Corporation’s first Cumbre de Negocios in Monterrey, Mexico.
- November 2022 – Co-presented an “Immigration 101” overview to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism.
- October 2021 – Presented in the “SelectUSA: Investment and Business Opportunities” webinar for SelectUSA – American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Chile.
- February 2019 – Presented at the Texas Investment Summit sponsored by the State of Texas’s Mexico Office in Queretaro, Mexico.
- September 2018 – Presented in an investor seminar hosted by Invierta en USA in Guadalajara, Mexico.
- June 2018 – Presented in the “How To Do Business in the United States” forum with the Entrepreneurs’ Organization of Guadalajara, Mexico.
- February 2018 – Served as panelist for the “Mexico-Texas Business Expansion” forum hosted by the State of Texas Mexico Office in Leon, Mexico.
- November 2017 – Presented in a “Passport to Success” seminar hosted by Plan B Immigration Solution Services in Quito, Ecuador.
- May 2016 – Presented on the basics of immigration law to the Houston Young Lawyers Association.
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 360 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2027 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 122 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 360 Jackson Walker attorneys across 82 specialty practice areas in its 2027 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 122 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas. For over three decades, recognition in Best Lawyers has been regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, since an attorney cannot pay to be listed.
Attorney News • August 20, 2026
Recognition & Accolades
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Immigration Law, 2027
Publications & Speeches
- July 2026 – As part of a forum hosted by the Pharr Economic Development Corporation, presented to the Zacatecas chapter of Coordinadora de Fomento al Comercio Exterior de Estado (COFOCE) regarding immigration strategies for Mexican businesses expanding to the United States.
- September 2025 – Served as immigration subject matter expert for Specialist Roundtables at the International Trade Summit of the U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce in Dallas, Texas.
- August 2025 – Served as a panelist for the “Checklist Legal para Pisar Firme en Texas” session for the World Trade Center Monterrey’s Café con Texas summit in Monterrey, Mexico.
- May 2025 – Moderated the “Investment Fundamentals: Navigating the U.S. Visa Landscape” panel at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland.
- April 2025 – Served as panelist for the “E-1 and E-2 Visa Updates and Practice Pointers” session at the AILA Texas / New Mexico / Oklahoma Chapter Spring Conference in Guadalajara, Mexico.
- March 2025 – Presented the “Trends and Migration Vision to Enable Human Capital in the Region” session at the incMTY Festival in Monterrey, Mexico.
- August 2024 – Served as a panelist for the “Recursos para Exportadores Mexicanos” session for the World Trade Center Monterrey’s Café con Texas summit in Monterrey, Mexico.
- May 2024 – Served as a panelist for the “Cross-Border Business: Legal, Immigration, and Tax Strategies” session for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s RGV Startup Week in Brownsville, Texas.
- March 2024 – Presented the “Nonimmigrant Visa Options” session at the U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce’s US-MX Trade Summit in Dallas, Texas.
- September 2023 – Co-presented on “The Intersection of Customs & Immigration Enforcement” at the Southern Border Conference in South Padre Island, Texas.
- September 2023 – Presented the “Immigration Updates” session at the German American Chamber of Commerce’s Southwestern Business Conference in Houston, Texas.
- July 2023 – Presented on immigration options for Mexican businesses and investors in the Pharr Economic Development Corporation’s first Cumbre de Negocios in Monterrey, Mexico.
- November 2022 – Co-presented an “Immigration 101” overview to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism.
- October 2021 – Presented in the “SelectUSA: Investment and Business Opportunities” webinar for SelectUSA – American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Chile.
- February 2019 – Presented at the Texas Investment Summit sponsored by the State of Texas’s Mexico Office in Queretaro, Mexico.
- September 2018 – Presented in an investor seminar hosted by Invierta en USA in Guadalajara, Mexico.
- June 2018 – Presented in the “How To Do Business in the United States” forum with the Entrepreneurs’ Organization of Guadalajara, Mexico.
- February 2018 – Served as panelist for the “Mexico-Texas Business Expansion” forum hosted by the State of Texas Mexico Office in Leon, Mexico.
- November 2017 – Presented in a “Passport to Success” seminar hosted by Plan B Immigration Solution Services in Quito, Ecuador.
- May 2016 – Presented on the basics of immigration law to the Houston Young Lawyers Association.
Community Involvement
- American Immigration Lawyers Association