Liebe GPWA Mitglieder,

wir laden euch herzlich ein zu unserem GPWA-Treffen am

Freitag, den 17. April 2026

Warner Norcross + Judd

2715 Woodward Avenue

Detroit, MI 48201

Free Parking Information to follow after you register

Thema:

Immigration Facts and Fiction

Kosten: $40 pro Person (einschließlich Abendessen und Nachtisch)

Bitte möglichst mit Scheck bezahlen, ausgestellt auf GPWA, Inc. oder mit passendem Bargeld; wir können leider keine Kreditkarten akzeptieren.

Wir treffen uns ab 18 Uhr

zum Networking und begleitendem Buffet zum Abendessen.

Unser Vortrag beginnt um 19 Uhr mit anschliessender Diskussion zum Thema.

Wir bitten um verbindliche Reservierung bis spätestens Dienstag 14.April per Email an info@gpwa-usa.com unter Mittelung Eurer eventuellen Gäste und ob vegetarische, glutenfreie oder vegane Speisen gewünscht werden.

Wir freuen uns auf Euch!

Sprecherinnen:

Sarah Bileti

Senior Counsel

Warner Norcross + Judd

Christina Griesser

Grace Zasacky

Special Guest: Viviana Ramirez

Join us in exploring and learning about the US immigration system and structure, US history of immigration, pathways to visas and citizenship, and the current environment and practical considerations. The presentation will be followed by an open discussion by panel and audience members.

Sarah Bileti is a Partner and Chair of the Immigration Practice Group at Warner Norcross + Judd LLP. She advises U.S. and international companies on business immigration strategy, workforce compliance, and cross-border talent mobility. Sarah has extensive experience guiding employers through complex visa processes, I-9 audits, and U.S. market entry. She represents clients across a range of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, energy, and technology.

My name is Grace Zasacky and I am a retired nurse. I started my professional life as a Veterinary Technichian where I worked in small animal practices for over 20 years. After that, I decided I wanted to be self employed so I could make my own hours and spend more time with my children. I took my long time hobby of antiques and started purchasing them in Europe and then selling them around the US. I also spend many years restoring antique china and carving and guilding anitque frames. My final career was as a registered nurse in an emergency room for 13 years. I retired in 2021 and have since pursued my artistic side through oil painting and did voluntering with a large animal rescue. I also enjoyed working with Habitat for Humanity in the past and hope to return to that this year.

My love for helping people led me to feel the need to act on the current immigration situation. Having spent many years admiring the courage of my grandparents, who immigrated from Sicily and Poland in 1910, I am heartbroken by our current treatment of immigrants in our country. In speaking with people, I realized the lack of knowledge of how our immigration system works is one of the the reasons for our current situation. I believe in the importance of education and am currently working on educating groups on immigration in hopes of bring about changes in our system.

My name is Viviana Ramirez. I am a DACA recipient, devoted wife, and loving mother. As a Dreamer (DACA recipient), I have worked tirelessly to turn all opportunities into achievements. My journey is shaped by faith, hard work and obstacles but through the hardships I’ve grown to be a strong woman.

Christina is the President and founder of the German Professional Women’s Association. She founded the organization in 1997. She continues to dedicate herself to serving the business and cultural needs of German-speaking women and all women. Christina is a dual citizen and studied in the US, Germany and France. She currently works with immigrant organizations and co-facilitates classes on immigration within her church community. Christina is also a tour guide for Michigan Travels. Previously she has held various positions in the education and automotive fields.