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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 Finding of No Significant Impact of Nogales Border Crossing
DOS Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed expansion, renovation, operation and maintenance of the Nogales Mariposa Commercial and Pedestrian Border Crossing between Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. (75 FR 78336, 12/15/10)
DOS Review of the Designation of Gama’a al-Islamiyya as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Pursuant to INA §219, Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg has determined that the designation of Gama'a al-Islamiyya (IG and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization shall be maintained. (75 FR 78336, 12/15/10)
DHS Comment Request on E-Verify Self Check Program (Updated 12/14/10)
DHS additional 30-day comment request on the new E-Verify Self Check Program. Comments are due 1/13/11. (75 FR 77891, 12/14/10) (75 FR 60771, 10/01/10)
CBP Comment Request on Form I-94, Form I-94W and ESTA Extension (Updated 12/10/10)
CBP 30-day extension of an existing comment request on the extension of the validity of the Arrival and Departure Record (Forms I-94 and I-94W) and Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Comments are due 1/10/11. (75 FR 76997, 12/10/10) (75 FR 59733, 9/28/10)
President Issues FY2011 Refugee Admissions Numbers and Authorizations
President Obama’s Presidential Determination with FY2011 refugee admissions numbers and authorizations of in-country refugee status. (75 FR 75851, 12/7/10)
USCIS Extends Comment Request on Extension of Form I-914 Validity (Updated 12/2/10)
USCIS 30-day comment request on the extension of the validity of Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status, and Supplements A and B. Comments are due 1/3/11. (75 FR 75182, 12/2/10) (75 FR 54646, 9/8/10)
USCIS Comment Request on Form N-470 Extension (Updated 11/23/10)
USCIS a comment request on the extension of the validity of Form N-470, Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization. Comments are due 12/23/10. (75 FR 71451, 11/23/10) (75 FR 51096, 8/18/10)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-130 Extension (Updated 11/23/10)
USCIS a comment request on the extension of the validity of Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Comments are due 12/23/10. (75 FR 71451, 11/23/10 ) (75 FR 52540, 8/26/10)
USCIS Comment Request on Form N-400 Extension (Updated 11/17/10)
USCIS comment request on the extension of the validity of Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Comments are due 12/17/10. (75 FR 70277, 11/17/10) (75 FR 51096, 8/18/10)
USCIS Comment Request on Form N-600 Extension (Updated 11/17/10)
USCIS comment request on the extension of the validity of Form N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship. Comments are due 12/17/10. (75 FR 70278, 11/17/10) (75 FR 51094, 8/18/10)
DHS Final Rule on USCIS Fee Schedule (Updated 11/16/10)
DHS final rule on the USCIS Fee Schedule, with correction to the fee for filing Form I-131, for a refugee travel document for an adult age 16 or older. The new fee schedule takes effect on 11/23/10. (75 FR 69851, 11/16/10) (75 FR 58962, 9/24/10)
USCIS Comment Request on Information Collection for Special Immigrant Visas for Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters (Updated 11/16/10)
USCIS requests comments on an information collection for Special Immigrant Visas for Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters. Comments are due 12/16/10. (75 FR 70017, 11/16/10) (75 FR 52540, 8/26/10)
USCIS Comment Request on Extension of Form I-566 Validity (Updated 11/16/10)
USCIS requests comments on the extension of the validity of Form I-566, Interagency Record of Individual Requesting Change/Adjustment to or from A or G Status. Comments are due 12/16/10. (75 FR 70016, 11/16/10) (75 FR 52538, 8/26/10)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-290B Extension
USICS notice of a 60-day comment period on the extension of the validity of Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal to the Office of Administrative Appeals (AAO). Comments are due 1/18/11. (75 FR 70016, 11/16/10)
DOS Request for Grant Proposals for Future Leaders Exchange Program
DOS request for grant proposals for the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program: Host Family and School Placement and Monitoring. Applications are due 01/05/11. (75 FR 70061, 11/16/10)
ICE Comment Request on Proposed Bond Worksheet (Updated 11/5/10)
ICE 30-day comment request on the proposed ICE Form 71-022, Bond Worksheet, which is a precursor for preparing Form I-352. Comments are due 12/06/10. Related Resources include proposed worksheet. (75 FR 68371, 11/05/10) (75 FR 48984, 8/12/10)
USCIS Notice of Extension of TPS for Somalia
USCIS notice announcing that the DHS Secretary has extended the designation of Somalia for temporary protected status (TPS) for 18 months, from its current expiration date of 3/17/11 through 09/17/12. (75 FR 67383, 11/02/10)
HHS Comment Request on Reunification Procedures for Unaccompanied Alien Children
HHS comment request on reunification procedures for unaccompanied alien children including the Sponsors Agreement to Conditions of Release, Verification of Release, and Family Reunification Packet. Comments are due 1/1/11. (75 FR 67377, 11/2/10)
Presidential Memo on Foreign Governments’ Efforts Regarding Trafficking in Persons
A 9/10/10 Presidential Memorandum making determinations on foreign governments' efforts regarding trafficking in persons, including Burma, Cuba, DRC, DPRK, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Mauritania, Papua New Guinea, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Zimbabwe. (75 FR 67017, 11/1/10)
DOS Comment Request on Exchange Program Alumni Website Registration
DOS comment request on the extension of the validity of the Exchange Program Alumni website registration form. Comments are due 11/27/11. (75 FR 66413, 10/28/10)
DOS Request for Fulbright Grant Proposals
DOS request for FY2012 Fulbright Scholar program grant proposals. The application deadline is 02/18/11. (75 FR 66413, 10/28/10)
DOS Comment Request on DS-156 Extension
DOS comment request on the extension of the validity of DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application. Comments are due 12/27/10. (75 FR 66412, 10/28/10)
DOS Final Rule on EVP Secondary School Students
DOS final rule revising the regulations that govern DOS designated exchange visitor programs for foreign secondary school students including screening, selection, orientation, and quality assurance monitoring of exchange students and host families. (75 FR 65975, 10/27/10)
HUD Final Rule on VAWA and Conforming Amendments
HUD final rule to conform regulations to provisions of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The rule includes a response to a comment regarding battered immigrants’ eligibility on page 66251. (75 FR 66246, 10/27/10)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-360 Extension
USCIS comment request on the extension of the validity of Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant. Comments are due 11/24/10. (75 FR 65500, 10/25/10) (75 FR 37820, 06/30/10)