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Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2013
Central Michigan University, B.S., 2009
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Chris Dutot is an immigration attorney with an extensive background working with clients across various industries, including the automotive, information technology, and energy sectors. Chris has represented businesses large and small, as well as individuals, on various immigration-related legal matters.
Chris is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Michigan Chapter, where he serves on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Liaison Committee. At the national level, Chris is a member of AILA’s Governance Committee and serves as Vice-Chair of AILA National’s New Members Division Steering Committee. He also serves on the Executive Board for the Immigration Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.
Chris is a graduate of University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and Central Michigan University.
Honors
State Bar of Michigan Pro-Bono Honor Roll, 2024
Detroit Bar Association Pro-Bono Award, 2023–2024
Best Lawyers in America, “Ones to Watch,” Immigration Law, 2022–present
DBusiness Magazine, Top Lawyers, Immigration Law, 2024
Professional Activities
State Bar of Michigan, Immigration Law Section
• Executive Board, 2024–Present
• Board of Directors, 2021–2024
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Michigan Chapter
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection Liaison Committee, 2023–present
• Conference Planning Committee, 2023
• Citizenship Day Coordinator, 2022–2023
• Practice Management Committee, Chair, September 2020–September 2022
• New Members Division, Chair, September 2019–August 2020
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), National
• Governance Committee, 2024–present
• New Members Division Steering Committee, 2021–present
• Annual Conference Navigator Program Volunteer, 2023
• Annual Conference Planning Committee, 2022
Speeches
"President Trump’s Second Administration – What to Know and How to Prepare for Changes in the Immigration Landscape," Miller Canfield 2025 HR Spring Training, April 8th and May 6th, 2025
"President Trump’s Second Administration – What to Know and How to Prepare for Changes in the Immigration Landscape," 2025 MiBiz360: Talent and HR Summit, March 11, 2025
"Immigration Strategies and Updates," Miller Canfield 2024 HR Spring Training, April 9th and May 7th, 2024
"Immigration: Recruitment and Hiring an International Workforce - Are You Compliant?", Miller Canfield 2023 HR Spring Training, June 6th and 20th, 2023
“Employment-Based Immigration Fundamentals,” AILA Michigan Chapter Conference 2023
"Immigration Strategies and Updates," Miller Canfield 2022 HR Fall Training Camp: Employment Law Seminar, September 20th and October 25th, 2022
"Immigration Strategies and Updates," Miller Canfield 2021 Employment Law Webinar, September 23, 2021
Publications
"Are We Removing Citizens? The Contentious Legal Issue Surrounding The Interpretation Of The Former Derivative Citizenship Statute And Why Lawful Permanent Resident Status Is Not Required," Note, University of Detroit Mercy Law Review, Fall 2013
