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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 Comment Request on a Proposed Biographical Questionnaire for U.S. Passport
DOS notice of a 60-day comment period on a proposed DS-5513, Biographical Questionnaire for U.S. Passport, to establish citizenship, identity, and eligibility for a U.S. passport. Comments are due 4/25/11. (76 FR 10421, 2/24/11)
DOS Comment Request on Extension of DS-157
DOS notice of a 60-day comment period on extension of the validity of DS-157, Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application. Comments are due 4/24/11. (76 FR 10082, 2/23/11)
DOS Comment Request on Extension of Refugee Biographic Data
DOS notice of a 30-day comment period on extension of the validity of Refugee Biographic Data, OMB Control Number 1405-0102. Comments are due 3/24/11. (76 FR 9849, 2/22/11)
DHS Notice of New E-Verify Self Check System of Records
DHS notice of a new DHS/USCIS-013 E-Verify Self Check System of Records that will enable individuals to check their own work authorization status and facilitate correction of potential errors. Comments are due, and the new system is in effect, 3/18/11. (76 FR 9034, 2/16/11)
DHS Notice of New Official Passport Application and Maintenance Records System
DHS notice of its proposal to establish a new system of records, DHS/All-032, Official Passport Application and Maintenance Records System. The new system will be effective, and comments are due, 3/17/11. (76 FR 8755, 2/15/11)
DHS Notice of Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee Meeting
DHS notice that the DHS Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee will meet on 3/9/11, during which it will discuss USCIS implementation of DHS privacy policy. The notice includes instructions for attending the meeting and submitting materials. (76 FR 8754, 2/15/11)
DHS Notice of Modification to ICE Bond Management Information System
DHS notice that it has amended DHS/ICE-004, Bond Management Information System (BMIS), to expand the categories of records and system purpose, and to modify an existing routine use. The system of records will be effective, and comments are due, 3/17/11. (76 FR 8761, 2/15/11)
DOS Comment Request on Exchange Visitor Program Annual Report Extension
DOS notice of a 30-day comment period on extension of the validity of Form DS-3097, Exchange Visitor Program Annual Report. Comments are due 3/17/11. (76 FR 8804, 2/15/11)
ICE Comment Request Extension on SEVIS Revision (Updated 2/14/11)
ICE 30-day extension of a comment request on revision of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Comments are due 4/15/11. (76 FR 8373, 2/14/11) (75 FR 69095, 11/10/10)
DHS Reopens Comment Period on Professional Conduct for Practitioners Interim Rule
DHS extension of the comment period on the interim rule, Professional Conduct for Practitioners: Rules, Procedures, Representations, and Appearances. This rule was effective 3/4/10. Comments are due by 3/2/11. (76 FR 5267, 1/31/11)
DHS, CBP Final Rule on Airports of Entry or Departure for Flights to and From Cuba
DHS, CBP final rule amending DHS regulations to allow additional U.S. airports meeting existing CBP standards for accommodating international flights to request CBP approval to accept direct flights to and from Cuba. The rule is effective as of 1/28/11. (76 FR 5058, 1/28/11)
ICE Comment Request on Immigration Bond Form Extension
ICE notice of an additional 30-day comment request on the extension of the validity of Form I-352, Immigration Bond. Comments are due 2/28/11. (76 FR 4930, 1/27/11) (75 FR 68372, 11/05/10)
DOL Comment Request on Form ETA 750, Parts A and B
DOL 30-day comment request on ETA Form 750, Parts A and B, Application for Alien Employment Certification, for review and approval for continued use. Comments are due 2/23/11. (76 FR 4131, 1/24/11)
HHS Annual Update of the Poverty Guidelines
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 1/20/11. (76 FR 3637, 1/20/11)
Executive Order 13563: Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review
Executive Order signed by President Obama on 1/18/11, directing agencies to review existing regulations that “may be outmoded, ineffective, insufficient or excessively burdensome, and to modify, streamline, expand, or repeal them in accordance with what has been learned.” (76 FR 3821, 1/21/11)
DHS Notice on the Identification of H-2A and H-2B Eligible Countries
DHS notice on the identification of foreign countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and the H-2B nonimmigrant worker programs. The notice is effective 1/18/11 for a period of one year. (76 FR 2915, 1/18/11)
DHS Notice of a New Discretionary Exemption for Activities and Associations Relating to the All Burma Students’ Democratic Front
DHS notice of determination with regard to a new discretionary exemption under INA Section 212(d)(3)(B)(i) for activities and associations relating to the All Burma Students’ Democratic Front (ABSDF). (76 FR 2131, 1/12/11)
DHS Notice of a New Discretionary Exemption for Material Support to the All India Sikh Students Federation Bittu-Faction
DHS notice of determination with regard to a new discretionary exemption under INA Section 212(d)(3)(B)(i) for material support to the All India Sikh Students Federation-Bittu Faction (AISSF-Bittu). (76 FR 2130, 1/12/11)
DOS Final Rule on Waivers for Ineligible Nonimmigrants
DOS final rule incorporating a revision to the INA relative to the grounds of inadmissibility for which the Department may recommend that DHS exercise discretionary waiver authority in the case of an applicant for a nonimmigrant visa. (75 FR 82242, 12/30/10)
CBP Notice on the Utilization of Global Entry Kiosks by NEXUS and SENTRI Participants
CBP notice on the utilization of Global Entry kiosks by participants of the NEXUS and SENTRI trusted traveler programs. NEXUS and SENTRI participants may begin to utilize the Global Entry kiosks immediately upon notification of eligibility by CBP. (75 FR 82202, 12/29/10)
CBP Notice on Expansion of the Global Entry Pilot Program to Mexican Nationals
CBP notice and comment request on the expansion of eligibility in the Global Entry pilot program to include qualified Mexican nationals. The expansion is in effect as of 12/29/10 and comments may be submitted for the duration of the pilot program. (75 FR 82200, 12/29/10)
DHS Final Rule on Privacy Act Exemptions for Citizenship and Immigration Data Repository
DHS final rule on the implementation of certain Privacy Act exemptions for the newly established Citizenship and Immigration Data Repository System of Records. This final rule is effective 12/28/10. (75 FR 81371, 12/28/10)
USCIS to Propose Registration Requirement for H-1B Petitions Subject to Numerical Limitations
USCIS to publish proposed rule to establish a mandatory, Internet-based, electronic registration process for U.S. employers seeking to file H-1B petitions for workers that are subject to either the 65,000 or 20,000 annual numerical limitations.
DHS Final Rule on the CNMI E-2 Nonimmigrant Investor Visa Program
DHS final rule establishing procedures for classifying long-term investors in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) as E-2 nonimmigrants. The rule is effective 1/19/11. (75 FR 79264, 12/20/10)
USCIS Comment Request on Form N-336 Revision (Updated 12/15/10)
USCIS 30-day comment request on the revision of Form N-336, Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings. Comments are due 1/14/11. (75 FR 78264, 12/15/10) (75 FR 70277, 11/17/10) (75 FR 51095, 8/18/10)