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Each year, it is AILA’s distinct pleasure to recognize and celebrate the individuals and organizations who have achieved excellence in immigration law. Our Annual Awards are bestowed in up to 11 categories: Advancing the Practice of Immigration Law; Advocacy; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Human Rights; Litigation; Media Leadership; Mentorship; Pro Bono; AILA Service Excellence; Teaching; and Young Lawyers. Additionally, the Founders Award is given from time to time to the person or entity having the most substantial impact on the field of immigration law or policy in the preceding period.
Meet Our 2023 Award Recipients
- Hannah Cartwright
2023 Advocacy Award for outstanding efforts in support of AILA’s advocacy agenda - UndocuBlack Network
2023 Arthur C. Helton Human Rights Award for outstanding service in advancing the cause of human rights - Ban Al-Wardi and Maria C. Chavez
2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award for outstanding efforts in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion excellence in the immigration legal profession - Amy Nice
2023 Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award for excellence in advancing the practice of immigration law - Karla McKanders
2023 Elmer Fried Excellence in Teaching Award - AILA Amicus Committee
2023 Jack Wasserman Memorial Award for excellence in litigation in the field of immigration law
Committee Members: Jonathan Weinberg, David Zimmer, Shane Ellison, Lily Axelrod, Nadia Anguiano, David A. Isaacson, Christina Murdoch, Amalia Wille, Becky Sharpless, Jonah Eaton, Mark R. Barr, Elissa Steglich, Dalia Fuleihan, Rekha Sharma-Crawford, and Sabrina Damast. - Sarah Pitney
2023 Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award for outstanding contributions made as a young lawyer in the field of immigration and nationality law - Priscilla Alvarez of CNN
2023 Media Leadership Award for outstanding efforts in the media to accurately depict immigration and immigrants - Troutman Pepper
2023 Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award for outstanding efforts in providing pro bono representation in the immigration field - Brian S. Green
2023 Sam Williamson Mentor Award for outstanding efforts and excellent counsel to immigration attorneys by providing mentoring assistance - Palma Yanni
2023 Susan D. Quarles AILA Service Excellence Award for years of outstanding service in advancing the mission, development, and value of AILA for its members and the public it serves - Ira Kurzban
Founders Award, which is given from time to time to the person or entity having the most substantial impact on the field of immigration law or policy - 2023 Chapter Awards
- 2023 President’s Commendations
Russell Abrutyn, James W. Austin, Maria Theresa Baldini-Potermin, Dan H. Berger, C. Lynn Calder, Rex Chen, James P. Chesser, David W. Cook, Sandra Feist, Ellen Freeman, Amanda Bethea Keaveny, Vincent W. Lau, Daniel Melo, Jennifer Minear, Spojmie Ahmady Nasiri, Andrew K. Nietor, Adriel D. Orozco, Sarah Owings, Rachel M. Self, Margaret D. Stock, Carlina Tapia-Ruano, and Wendy S. Wayne
See Past Award Winners
AILA Chapter Awards | Advocacy Award | Arthur C. Helton Human Rights Award | Congressional Leadership Award | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Recognition Award | Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award | Elmer Fried Excellence in Teaching Award | Jack Wasserman Memorial Award | Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award | Media Leadership Award | Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award | Sam Williamson Mentor Award | Susan D. Quarles AILA Service Excellence Award | The Robert E. Juceam Founders Award | President's Commendations
Browse the Annual Awards collection
DOS Amended Terrorist Re-Designation for Aum Shinrikyo
DOS notice stating that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton maintains the designation of Aum Shinrikyo (AUM) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (77 FR 4614, 1/30/12)
DOS Amended Terrorist Designation for Al-Qaeda in Iraq
DOS notice stating that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton maintains the designation of Al-Qaeda in Iraq (and Islamic State of Iraq) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (77 FR 4082, 1/26/12)
HHS Poverty Guidelines Annual Update
Health and Human Services (HHS) notice that provides an update of the HHS poverty guidelines to account for the last calendar year’s increase in prices as measured by the Consumer Price Index. The notice is effective 1/26/12. (77 FR 4034, 1/26/12)
Presidential Executive Order on Visa and Foreign Visitor Processing Goals
Presidential Executive Order 13597 outlining improvements to visa and foreign visitor processing and travel promotion in order to create jobs and spur economic growth in the U.S. (77 FR 3373, 1/24/12)
DHS Notice of Eligible H-2A and H-2B Countries for 2012
DHS notice identifying 58 countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B programs for 2012, effective 1/18/12. (77 FR 2558, 1/18/12)
USCIS Comment Request on Regulations Governing Discipline of Immigration Practitioners
USCIS interim rule with a 30-day comment period on the reorganization of regulations governing the discipline of immigration practitioners. Rule is effective 1/13/12. Comments are due 2/13/12. (77 FR 2011, 1/13/12)
USCIS Notice of Extension of TPS for El Salvador (Updated 1/20/12)
USCIS notice that DHS has extended the designation of El Salvador for TPS for 18 months from its current expiration date of 3/9/12 through 9/9/13. (77 FR 2990, 1/20/12) (77 FR 1710, 1/11/12)
USCIS Notice of Intent to Implement Stateside Processing of Unlawful Presence Waivers
USCIS notice of intent to consider regulatory changes that would allow certain immediate relatives to request provisional unlawful presence waivers prior to departing the U.S. for consular processing. (77 FR 1040, 1/9/12)
Updated DOL Guidance to Employers on H-2B Wage Methodology
DOL guidance for those individuals who have received a supplemental or dual prevailing wage determination based on a previous effective date of the new prevailing wage methodology. DOL also provides an email box for questions on wage rule (h2bwagerule@dol.gov) (76 FR 82116, 12/30/11)
DOL Final Rule Delaying H-2B Wage Rule Effective Date
DOL final rule delaying the effective date of the wage methodology for the H-2B program to 10/01/12 in response to recent legislation. (76 FR 82115, 12/30/11)
DOL Notice of 2012 AEWRs for H-2A Workers
DOL notice announcing the 2012 Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) for H-2A workers. AEWRs are the minimum wage rates that DOL has determined must be offered and paid to H-2A workers. Notice is effective 12/22/11. (75 FR 79711, 12/22/11)
DOS Notice on Exchange Visitor Program Annual Report
DOS 60-day notice of request for public comment for OMB approval for an annual report from designated program sponsors to assist DOS in oversight and administration of the J-1 visa program. Comments are due by 2/13/2012. (75 FR 77581, 12/13/11)
DHS Comment Request Concerning the “Beyond the Border Action Plan”
DHS notice of a 30-day comment period on the U.S./Canada Action Plan, “Beyond the Border Action Plan.” Comments are due 1/9/12. (76 FR 76981, 12/9/11)
DOS Final Rule on Schedule of Fees for Consular Services (Updated 12/7/11)
DOS final rule on the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates. The interim final rule was published in the Federal Registry on 5/20/10. (76 FR 76032, 12/6/11) (75 FR 28188, 5/20/10)
USCIS Final Rule on Civil Monetary Penalties Assessed under the INA
USCIS final rule amending regulations to adjust for inflation certain civil monetary penalties assessed under the INA. The rule also amends DOJ regulations to eliminate duplicative language and to substitute cross-references to relevant regulations. (76 FR 74625, 12/1/11)
DOL Comment Request on the Proposed Extension of O*NET
DOL notice of a 60-day comment request period on the proposed extension of the O*NET Data Collection Program. (75 FR 73680, 11/29/11)
DOL Guidance for H-2B Employers with Supplemental or Dual Prevailing Wages
DOL guidance to employers who received supplemental or dual prevailing wage determinations based on a previous effective date of the new prevailing wage methodology due to the delay in H-2B wage methodology until 1/1/12. (75 FR 73509, 11/29/11)
DOL Final Rule Delaying Effective Date of H-2B Wage Methodology
DOL final rule announcing the postponement the effective date of the wage methodology for the H-2B Program from 8/1/11 to 1/1/12, due to legislation that prohibited any funds from being used to implement, administer, or enforce the Wage Rule before 1/1/12. (75 FR 73508, 11/29/11)
ICE Extension of Information Collection: Electronic Bonds Online Access (Updated 11/22/11)
ICE notice of a 30-day extension of the comment period on the information collection for Electronic Bonds Online (eBonds) access. Comments are due 12/21/11. (76 FR 53930, 8/30/11) (76 FR 72210 11/22/11)
USCIS Revised Comment Request on Form N-300 Revision (Updated 11/22/11)
USCIS notice of an additional 30 days for comments on revised Form N-300, Application to File Declaration of Intention. Comments are due 12/22/11. (76 FR 52961, 8/24/11)(76 FR 72209, 11/22/11)
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Form I-566 Extension (Updated 11/16/11)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on Form I-566, A, G, or NATO Dependent Employment Authorization or Change/Adjustment of Status To/From A, G, or NATO Status. Comments are due 12/16/11. (76 FR 71056, 11/16/11)(76 FR 51382, 8/18/11)
USCIS Publishes Final Rule on DHS/USCIS System Exemptions Due to the Privacy Act
USCIS final rule exempting portions of the DHS/USCIS-015 Electronic Immigration System-2 Account and Case Management System of Records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. (76 FR 70638, 11/15/11)
USCIS Publishes Final Rule on DHS/USCIS System Exemptions
USCIS final rule exempting portions of the DHS/USCIS-016 Electronic Immigration System-3 Account and Case Management System of Records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements. (76 FR 70637, 11/15/11)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-90
USCIS notice of a 60-day comment period on Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Comments due 1/17/12. (76 FR 70747, 11/15/11)
USCIS Additional Comment Request on Form I-526 (Updated 11/16/11)
USCIS notice of an additional 30-day comment period on extending the validity of Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur. Comments are due 12/15/11. (76 FR 70747, 11/15/11)(76 FR 50238, 8/12/11)