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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
DHS Final Rule on Acceptable Employment Eligibility Verification Documents
DHS final rule on the types of acceptable documents that employees may present for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The final rule is effective 5/16/11. (76 FR 21225, 4/15/11)
DOL Notice on Prevailing Wage Methodology in the H-2B Program
DOL notice regarding the application of the H-2B program prevailing wage methodology set forth in the Wage Final Rule, including revisions to ETA Form 9142, Appendix B.1. The notice is effective on 4/14/11. (76 FR 21036, 4/14/11)
DOL Notice on the H-2A Abandonment and Termination Notification Process
DOL notice announcing instructions for employers to use when notifying DOL of worker abandonment, or termination for cause for H-2A Temporary Agricultural Labor Certifications. The notice is effective 4/14/11. (76 FR 21041, 4/14/11)
DOS Comment Request on Extension of DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application
DOS notice of a 30-day comment period on extension of the validity of DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application. Comments are due 5/11/11. (76 FR 20070, 4/11/11)
DOS Notice of Public Meeting on the FY2012 Refugee Admissions Program
DOS notice that there will be a meeting of the President’s FY2012 U.S. Refugee Admissions Program on 5/12/11 to hear the views of attendees on the appropriate size and scope of the program. Written comments are due on 5/5/11. RSVP by 5/5/11. (76 FR 19176, 4/6/11)
OMB Comment Request on Draft 2011 Cost Benefit Analysis of Federal Regulations
OMB notice of availability and request for comments on its Draft 2011 Report to Congress on the Benefits and Costs of Federal Regulations. Comments are due 5/16/11. (76 FR 18260, 4/1/11)
ICE Comment Request on IDENT/IAFIS Interoperability State and Local Agency Assessment
ICE notice of a 60-day comment period on the revision of the Secure Communities IDENT/IAFIS Interoperability State and Local Agency Assessment, Forms 70-003, 70-004, 75-001, and 75-002. Comments are due 5/31/11. (76 FR 17936, 3/31/11)
DOS Notice of Designation as Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice that the designation of al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade aka al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Battalion as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to INA §219, as amended (8 U.S.C. 1189), shall be maintained. (76 FR 17954, 3/31/11)
CBP Comment Request on Extension of Form I-193
CBP notice of a 60-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Form I-193, Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa. Comments are due 5/31/11. (76 FR 17426, 3/29/11)
USCIS Comment Request on Business Transformation - IOE
USCIS notice of a 60-day comment period on the development of an automated Integrated Operating Environment (IOE) to process benefit applications. The IOE will allow immigration benefit requests to be e-filed. Comments are due 5/27/11. (76 FR 17145, 3/28/11)
DOS Notice of Correction to EVP Fees and Charges Final Rule (Updated 03/28/11)
DOS notice regarding its final rule revising the Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) fees and charges, making a correction to the effective date of the rule. The final rule is effective 3/28/11. (76 FR 10498, 2/25/11) (76 FR 17027, 3/28/11)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-601 Revision (Updated 3/25/11)
USCIS comment request on revision of Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility. Comments are due 4/25/11. (76 FR 16800, 3/25/11) (75 FR 76745, 12/9/10) (75 FR 74071, 11/30/10)
EOIR Final Rule on Revisions to 8 CFR Part 1274a
EOIR final rule on revisions to 8 CFR Part 1274a, Reorganization of Regulations on Control of Employment of Aliens. The final rule is effective 3/24/11, adopting without change an interim rule with comment request that was published on 1/15/09. (76 FR 16525, 3/24/11)
USCIS Comment Request on HRIFA Instructions for Form I-485, Supplement C
USCIS 60-day comment request on extension of the validity of the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA) Instructions for Form I-485, Supplement C. Comments are due 5/23/11. (76 FR 16436, 3/23/11)
USCIS Comment Request on E-Verify Program Data Collection (Updatedd 3/23/11)
USCIS additional 30-day comment request on an E-Verify Program Data Collection. Comments are due 4/22/11. (76 FR 16435, 3/23/11) (75 FR 81631, 12/28/10)
DHS Interim Final Rule on Countries Eligible for the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program
DHS interim final rule and comment period to clarify that those individuals with British National (Overseas) passports as a result of their connection to Hong Kong are eligible for the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program. Comments are due 5/23/11. (76 FR 16231, 3/23/11)
DOJ Proposed Rule on Revisions to FOIA
DOJ comment request on a proposed rule revising the Department’s regulations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The proposed revisions include updating and streamlining the language of several procedural provisions. Comments are due 4/20/11. (76 FR 15236, 3/21/11)
DOL Extension of Comments on Reducing Regulatory Burden (Updated 4/1/11)
DOL 8-day extension of its request for comments, pursuant to E.O. 13563, on how the Department can improve any of its significant regulations by modifying, streamlining, expanding, or repealing them. Comments are due 4/8/11. (76 FR 18104, 4/1/11) (76 FR 15224, 3/21/11)
DOL Comment Period on Proposed Rule Revising the H-2B Program
DOL notice and comment period on proposed rule to revise the process by which employers obtain a temporary labor certification from DHS to employ a nonimmigrant worker in H-2B status. Comments are due 5/17/11. (76 FR 15130, 3/18/11)
USCIS Comment Request on Prevailing Wage Rates for H-2B Construction Workers in Guam
USCIS notice of a 30-day comment request on the proposed prevailing wage rates for H-2B construction workers in Guam, as well as the system that is used to determine such rates. Comments are due 4/18/11. (76 FR 14679, 3/17/11)
DOS Comment Period on Reducing Regulatory Burden
DOS request for comments and information, pursuant to Executive Order 13563, to assist the Department in reviewing its existing regulations to determine if any should be modified or repealed. Comments and information are requested by 3/31/11. (76 FR 13931, 3/15/11)
DHS Comment Period on Reducing Regulatory Burden
DHS request for comments, pursuant to Executive Order 13563, on how best to develop a preliminary plan for review of existing DHS significant regulations, including whether any such regulations should be modified or repealed. Comments are due 4/13/11. (76 FR 13526, 3/14/11)
DOS Comment Request on Proposed Renewal of Form DS-0064 (Updated 3/11/11)
DOS 30-day comment request on the proposed renewal of Form DS-0064, Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen Passport. Comments are due 4/10/11. (75 FR 80565, 12/22/10) (76 FR 13443, 3/11/11)
DOL Comment Request on Extension of ETA-9016 Report
DOL 30-day comment period on extension of the ETA-9016 Report, Alien Claims Activity Report, which is used to verify whether USCIS SAVE system requirements are cost-effective for the Unemployment Insurance program. Comments are due 8/12/11. (76 FR 41301, 7/13/11) (76 FR 12758, 3/8/11)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-829 Extension
USCIS 30-day comment request on the extension of the validity of Form I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions. Comments are due 4/7/11. (76 FR 12750, 3/8/11) (75 FR 74070, 11/30/10)