Rebecca Winterscheidt

Practice Areas

Rebecca Winterscheidt has been practicing employment law and immigration law since 1983. She regularly advises employers concerning employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, disability and family leave issues, breach of contract, whistleblowing and non-solicitation matters. She represents companies at all stages of employment disputes, including taking cases through the administrative stage, through discovery and, if necessary, to trial. Rebecca has tried several jury cases in both federal and state court.

In the immigration area, Rebecca has advised foreign clients on EB-5, EB-1 and other investment related visa opportunities in the U.S. She works closely with other Snell & Wilmer attorneys in the tax and corporate areas to provide a team approach for foreign nationals interested in investing in the U.S. Rebecca represents employees and individuals in obtaining immigrant and non-immigrant visas through family and/or employment. She counsels companies on immigration "best practices" and handles I-9 audits and other worksite enforcement issues.

Rebecca has handled privacy and data breach matters, including sensitive employee information and HIPAA issues.

Rebecca serves as a private arbitrator and mediator of employment disputes. She serves as a volunteer mediator for the Arizona Civil Rights Commission.

Professional Memberships

•American Bar Association

•American Immigration Lawyers Association

•National Association of Women Business Owners