Areas of Practice
Margaret Stock focuses her practice on immigration and citizenship law. She is a nationally known expert on immigration and national security laws, and has testified regularly before Congressional committees on immigration, homeland security, and military matters. As a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Military Police, U.S. Army Reserve, Margaret has extensive experience with U.S. military issues. She has also worked as a professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point, and she currently serves as an adjunct instructor at the University of Alaska. Margaret is a member of the American Bar Association Commission on Immigration. She regularly authors articles on military-related immigration issues, and is well-versed on "parole in place" for military family members.
Professional Experience
ˇ Adjunct Instructor, Department of Political Science, University of Alaska, Anchorage (2010-Present)
ˇ Visiting Fellow, Border Policy Research Institute, Western Washington University (2009)
ˇ United States Military Academy at West Point
- Associate Professor (Reservist), Department of Social Sciences (2006-2010)
- Associate Professor, Department of Law (2004-2006)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Law (2001-2004)
ˇ Partner, Stock & Moeller, LLC (1998-2001)
ˇ Associate, Atkinson, Conway & Gagnon (1992-1998)
Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships
ˇ Business
ˇ Immigration
Representative Matters and Clients
ˇ State of Alaska, Dep't of Revenue v. Martha Andrade, 23 P.3d 58 (Alaska 2001) class action, equal protection.
Publications
ˇ "Traffic Stop Highlights Arizona Law," The Wall Street Journal, Quoted (May 5, 2012)
ˇ "Supreme Court to Hear Arizona Immigration Case: Who Wins, Loses?" MSNBC, Quoted (April 24, 2012)
ˇ "Is Birthright Citizenship Good for America?" Cato Journal (Winter 2012)
ˇ "Immigration Crackdown Also Snares Americans," New York Times, Quoted (December 13, 2011)
ˇ "The Database - In the Mackenzie Cowell Murder case, Homeland Security Displays its Ever-Growing Cache of Personal Info," The Wenatchee World, Quoted (November 23, 2011)
ˇ "The Hidden Hand - In Local Police Investigations, Homeland Security Takes an Unexpected Role," The Wenatchee World, Quoted (November 22, 2011)
ˇ "Lessons from the Failed Prosecution of In-House Pharmaceutical Counsel," American Bar Association Criminal Litigation Section Newsletter, Co-author (Fall 2011)
ˇ "The Lessons of 9/11 and Immigration: Some Progress, Many Missed Opportunities, and a Long Way To Go," Penn State Law's program "The 9/11 E?ect and its Legacy on U.S. Immigration Laws," (September 16, 2011)
ˇ "American Bar Rebuffs Changes to Citizenship Clause," The Alaska Bar Rag newspaper (September 2011)
ˇ "Restrictionist Group Strikes Out in Latest Report on Children of Diplomats," Immigration Impact blog (July 28, 2011)
ˇ "Arizona v. United States: The Tail Wagging the Dog on Regulating Immigration Enforcement,"Supreme Court of the United States blog (July 14, 2011)
ˇ "Immigration Law Provision Pardons Immigrant Spouses of US Soldiers," Texas Public Radio, Quoted (July 7, 2011)
ˇ "The Innovators of America's Future: DREAM Students," California Progress Report, Quoted (July 6, 2011)
ˇ "Editorial: A path to citizenship," Daily News, Quoted (July 5, 2011)
ˇ "S.B. 1070: The Unconstitutional and Inefficient Law That May Just Fix Immigration," Regent University Law Review (July 2011)
ˇ "Rahm Emanuel, Arne Duncan Trumpet DREAM Act Despite Political Barriers," Huffington Post, Quoted (June 27, 2011)
ˇ "Parole in Place for Military Families," American Immigration Lawyers Association, Immigration Practice Pointers 2011-2012 Edition (June 2011)
ˇ "Recent Developments in Military Enlistment & Naturalization Law," Immigration Briefings No. 11-03 (March 2011)
ˇ "Arizona's Attempt to Enforce Federal Immigration Law: 'Force Multiplier,' or 'Ball and Chain'?" Engage: The Journal of the Federalist Society's Practice Groups, Pg. 75-79, (November 2010)
ˇ "Essential to the Fight: Immigrants in the Military, Eight Years After 9/11," Special Report, Immigration Policy Center, American Immigration Council (November 2009)
ˇ "Policy Arguments in Favor of Retaining America's Birthright Citizenship Law," Made in America: Myths & Facts About Birthright Citizenship, Immigration Policy Center Perspectives (September 2009)
ˇ Professionals: A Matter of Degree (5th ed.), American Immigration Lawyers Association, Co-author (2009)
ˇ "Advanced Issues in Naturalization: Practical Problems & Solutions," Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook, Pg. 607-617 (2008-2009)
ˇ "National Security & Immigration Policy: Reclaiming Terms, Measuring Success & Setting Priorities," The Homeland Security Review, Vol. 1, No. 3, Co-author (Fall 2007)
Speaking Engagements
ˇ "Arizona v. United States Litigation Update," The Federalist Society's Civil Rights Practice Group Teleforum (April 27, 2012)
ˇ "American Birthright Citizenship Rules and the Exclusion of 'Outsiders,'" "Citizenship-in-Question: Evidentiary Challenges for Jus Soli and Autochthony, from Authenticité to 'Birtherism' Conference" (April 20, 2012)
ˇ "Immigration Issues Related to Military Service," New York Immigration Coalition, Immigrant Concerns Training Institute (March 21, 2012)
ˇ "Parole in Place - The Real Deal or Just More Fiction From Great Expectations," American Immigration Lawyers Association Military Assistance Program Webinar (March 20, 2012)
ˇ "Challenges Facing California and the Western States," The Federalist Society's Sixth Annual Western Conference, Panelist (January 28, 2012)
ˇ "Naturalizing Military Personnel," Immigration Advocates Network Podcast (January 17, 2012)
ˇ "Immigration Compliance: Guiding Your Way Through the Web of Immigration Laws," Lane Powell Seminar, Seattle (December 6, 2011)
ˇ "Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment: Facts, Consequences and Policy Considerations," National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Annual Convention, Panelist (November 18, 2011)
ˇ "Breaching Borders: State Encroachment into the Federal Immigration Domain?" Washburn University School of Law's Symposium (October 21, 2011)
ˇ "Immigration Issues Related to U.S. Military Service," Washington State Chapter American Immigration Lawyers Association (October 3, 2011)
ˇ "Security and Sovereignty Issues and Challenges: A Circumpolar Snapshot," Northern Transportation Conference 2011: Circumpolar Challenges and Opportunities," (September 20, 2011)
ˇ "Immigration and National Security," Penn State Immigration Symposium, Panelist (September 17, 2011)
ˇ "The Battle over Birthright Citizenship: History, International Perspectives, and the Path Ahead Showcase Program," American Bar Association 2011 Toronto Annual Meeting (August 4, 2011)
ˇ "Perimeter Security," Border Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University and Seattle Canadian Consulate General of Canada Seminar (June 20, 2011)
ˇ "True Claims to U.S. Citizenship," American Immigration Lawyers Association Webinar (March 29, 2011)
ˇ "Immigration Issues for Human Resources Professionals," Anchorage Society of Human Resources Managers (March 22, 2011)
ˇ "The Constitution, the Fourteenth Amendment and Birthright Citizenship: Modern Challenges to a Longstanding Rule," Symposium on Immigration & Homeland Security Law, Northern Illinois University College of Law, Keynote Speaker (March 3, 2011)
ˇ "The U.S. Supreme Court, Congress, and the Guantanamo Detainees," Guantanamo and The Response: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion, Alaska Bar Association (December 14, 2010)
ˇ "Immigration, the Arizona Statute, and E Pluribus Unum," Federalist Society 2010 National Lawyers Convention (November 18, 2010)
ˇ "National Security, Immigration, & the Rule of Law," American Bar Association Section of International Law 2010 Fall Meeting (November 4, 2010)
ˇ "Birthright Citizenship & the Battle Over Illegal Immigration," Cato Institute Capitol Hill Briefing (October 25, 2010)
ˇ "Immigration, Citizenship, & Security: The Current Debate," Hamilton College (October 21, 2010)
ˇ "The Constitution & Citizenship: Modern Day Challenges to the Founders' Ideals," Constitution Day Polaris Lecture, University of Alaska Anchorage (September 17, 2010)
ˇ "Military-Related Immigration Issues," 2010 Joint Services Immigration & Naturalization Symposium, Naval League Service Office Mid-Atlantic (August 27, 2010)
ˇ "Advanced Issues in Citizenship & Naturalization," American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAnnual Conference, Discussion Leader and Speaker (July 3, 2010)
ˇ "Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest," USCIS District 23 Military Summit (March 23, 2010)
ˇ "The American Immigration Lawyers Association Military Assistance Program," American Immigration Lawyers Association (January 19, 2010)
ˇ "From F-1 or J-1 Directly to U.S. Citizenship: The U.S. Army's MAVNI Pilot Program," NAFSA Region VIII Conference (November 14, 2009)
ˇ "Immigration Reform: What's at Stake for the Northern Border," Border Policy Research Institute, Western Washington University (November 12, 2009)
ˇ "Immigration Issues in the Workplace," Fundamentals of Employment Law in Alaska Conference (October 29, 2009)
ˇ "Advanced Issues in Naturalization & Citizenship," University of Texas 33rd Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law (October 22, 2009)
ˇ "Non-Citizens and the U.S. Military," American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference on Immigration Law, Discussion Leader and Speaker (June 5, 2009)
ˇ "National Security Aspects of Immigration Law," 17th National Security Law Institute, Center for National Security Law, University of Virginia (June 3, 2009)
ˇ "Policies & Attitudes Towards Immigrant Civic & Political Participation, & Dual Citizenship in the European Union & North America," Migration Policy Institute, Panelist (May 15, 2009)
Awards and Honors
ˇ Peer Review Rated "AV" in Martindale-Hubbell
ˇ Named as "Alaska Super Lawyer," Super Lawyers magazine, Immigration (2007-Present)
ˇ Michael Maggio Pro Bono Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association (2008)
ˇ Advocacy Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association (2005)
ˇ Military Awards include: The Legion of Merit, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, among others.
Professional and Community Activities
ˇ Alaska Bar Association
- Member, Alaska Rules of Professional Conduct Committee (1998-2001)
- Founding Chair, Immigration Law Section
ˇ American Bar Association
- Member, Commission on Immigration (2008-Present)
- Co-chair, Immigration Litigation Committee (2005-2008)
- Co-chair, Joint Subcommittee on International Refugee Law of the Immigration & Naturalization
- Member, International Human Rights Committee (2006-2007)
- Co-chair and Vice Chair, Immigration & Naturalization Committee (2004-2008)
ˇ American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Member (Present)
- Chair, Border Security Advocacy Committee (2005-2006)
ˇ New York City Bar Association
- Member (Present)
- Chair, International Security Affairs Committee (2006-2010)
ˇ Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy
ˇ Republican National Lawyers Association
ˇ President, Harvard Club of Alaska (Present)
ˇ Fellow, American Bar Foundation (2005-Present)
ˇ Member, Council on Foreign Relations Immigration Policy Task Force (2008)
ˇ Editorial Board, Bender's Immigration Bulletin (2007-Present)
ˇ Immigration Adjudication Project Working Group, The Administrative Conference of the U.S. (Present)
News
05.08.2012, Traffic Stop Highlights Arizona Law
05.01.2012, Supreme Court to Hear Arizona Immigration Case: Who Wins, Loses?
03.13.2012, Ending Birthright Citizenship Would Be Costly for Americans
12.20.2011, Immigration Crackdown Also Snares Americans
11.30.2011, The Database - In the Mackenzie Cowell Murder case, Homeland Security Displays its Ever-Growing Cache of Personal Info
11.30.2011, The Hidden Hand - In Local Police Investigations, Homeland Security Takes an Unexpected Role
10.25.2011, Stock Appointed to the ACUS Immigration Adjudication Project Working Group
10.06.2011, Riley and Jamieson Quoted in The Alaska-Washington Connection About Doing Business in Alaska
08.03.2011, Stock Receives Media Attention Regarding Her Testimony Before Congress About the HALT Act
07.19.2011, Stock Quoted on Texas Public Radio Regarding 'Parole in Place'
07.19.2011, Stock Authors Article for Supreme Court Blog on Arizona Immigration Policies
07.06.2011, Stock Testifies Before Senate and Speaks at National Press Conference Regarding DREAM Act
06.02.2011, Stock Joins Lane Powell's Immigration Practice Group
Articles
05.01.2012, Practical Problems With Attempts to Change the Fourteenth Amendment Through an Interstate Birth Certificate Compact
03.07.2012, Immigration Law and the Military
01.31.2012, Is Birthright Citizenship Good for America?
11.16.2011, Stock Authors Immigration Impact Blog Post About Non-Citizens Eager to Serve in the Military Who Are Blocked by the Government
08.09.2011, Stock Authors Immigration Impact Blog Post About Recent Center for Immigration Studies Report
08.01.2011, The Unconstitutional and Inefficient Law That May Just Fix Immigration
Events
04.27.2012, Arizona v. United States Litigation Update - US Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on Arizona's Strict Immigration Law
04.20.2012, American Birthright Citizenship Rules and the Exclusion of 'Outsiders' (Boston)
03.21.2012, Immigration Issues Related to Military Service (New York)
03.20.2012, Parole in Place - The Real Deal or Just More Fiction From Great Expectations
01.28.2012, Challenges Facing California and the Western States - Federalism and State Immigration Policy
12.06.2011, Immigration Compliance: Guiding Your Way Through the Web of Immigration Laws
10.21.2011, Stock to Speak at Washburn University School of Law Symposium on Immigration (Topeka, Kan.)
10.03.2011, Stock to Present at American Immigration Lawyers Association Meeting (Seattle)
09.16.2011, Stock to Speak at Penn State Immigration Symposium on 9/11?s Effect on Immigration (University Park, Pa.)
08.04.2011, Stock to Speak at American Bar Association 2011 Toronto Annual Meeting on Birthright Citizenship (Toronto)