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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
DOL Notice on 2010 H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates
DOL issued a notice on the 2010 Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) and 2010 maximum allowable meal and travel subsistence charges applicable to employers seeking to employ H-2A workers. This notice is effective 3/15/10. (75 FR 7293, 2/18/10)
DOL Final Rule on Protections for H-2A Employees
DOL final rule amending H-2A regulations, including updates to the regulations on the enforcement of contractual obligations under the H-2A program and providing enhanced enforcement for workers if employers fail to meet their obligations. This final rule is effective 3/15/10. (75 FR 9883, 2/12/10)
DOS Proposed Rule on Fee Increases for Consular Services
DOS rule proposes adjustments in current consular services fees based on independent cost of service study. Adjustments to the Schedule of Fees is to ensure that fees for consular services reflect costs of U.S. of providing them. Written comments must be received in 30 days. (75 FR 6321, 2/9/10)
Comment Request Period Extended for Form I-129
USCIS issued a an extension of an existing Information Collection; Comment Request for Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker. The comment period is extended until 4/9/10. (75 FR 6212, 2/8/10).
DHS Final Rule on Automated Targeting System of Records
DHS final rule a final rule to amend its regulations to exempt portions of the DHS/CBP 006 Automated Targeting System of Records. This rule is effective 2/3/10. (75 FR 5487, 2/3/10)
DHS Final Rule on Border Crossing Information System of Records
DHS final rule to amend its regulations to exempt portions of the DHS/CBP 007 Border Crossing Information System of Records. This rule is effective 2/3/10. (75 FR 5491, 2/3/10)
DHS Interim Rule and Comment Period on Professional Conduct for Practitioners
DHS interim rule amending its regulations governing representation and appearances by, and professional conduct of, practitioners in immigration practice, with 30-day comment period. This rule is effective 3/4/10. Comments are due 3/4/10. (75 FR 5225, 02/02/10)
Comment Request Period Extended for Form I-775 (Updated 2/1/10)
USCBP extension of an existing Information Collection; Comment Request for Form I-775, Visa Waiver Program Carrier Agreement. The comment period is extended until 3/3/10. (75 FR 5099, 2/1/10) (74 FR 60281, 11/20/09)
USCIS Comment Request on Revision of Form I-590
USCIS comment request on revision of Form I-590, Registration for Classification as Refugee. Written comments must be submitted by 3/3/10. (75 FR 5101, 02/01/10)
USCIS Comment Request on Revision of Form G-646
USCIS comment request on revision of Form G-646, Sworn Statement of Refugee Applying for Admission to the U.S. Written comments must be submitted by 3/3/10. (75 FR 5097, 02/01/10)
USCIS Comment Request on Revision of Form N-565
USCIS comment request on revision of Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document. Comments must be submitted by 3/3/10. (75 FR 5098, 02/01/10)
President Proclaims National Angel Island Day
The President proclaimed 1/21/10 National Angel Island Day. The proclamation states that “if there is any vindication for the Angel Island immigrants who endured so many hardships, it is the success achieved by those who were allowed entry.” (75 FR 3981, 1/26/10)
U.S. Sentencing Commission Publishes Amendments to Sentencing Guidelines
The United States Sentencing Commission published proposed amendments to sentencing guidelines that would affect aliens convicted of re-entry violations. Comments are due 03/22/10. (75 FR 3525, 01/21/10)
Designation of TPS for Haiti
DHS notice announcing that designation of Haiti for temporary protected status (TPS) for a period of 18 months. The 180-day registration period for eligible individuals to submit their TPS applications begins 1/21/10. (75 FR 3476, 1/21/10)
DHS Notice on Identification of Foreign Countries Whose Nationals Are Eligible To Participate in H–2A and H–2B Visa Programs
DHS notice on the identification of 39 countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H–2A and H–2B programs for the coming year. This notice is effective 1/18/10 for one year. (75 FR 2879, 1/19/10)
DHS Final Rule on Naturalization for Certain Persons in the U.S. Armed Forces
DHS final rule implementing a statutory amendment reducing from three years to one year the length of time a member of the U.S. Armed Forces must serve to qualify for naturalization through service in the Armed Forces. (75 FR 2785, 01/19/10)
DHS Notice on External Investigations System of Records
DHS notice on the updating and reissuing of a system of records titled, DHS USCIS-009 External Investigations System of Records. Certain categories have been updated to clarify the nature of law enforcement investigatory records maintained by ICE. (75 FR 404, 01/05/10)
USCIS Notice on SEVIS System of Records
USCIS notice that it is modifying an existing system of records titled Student and Exchange Visitor Information System to reflect proposed changes in the personal information that will be collected and maintained on individuals. (75 FR 412, 01/05/10)
USCIS Notice on Asylum Information and Pre-Screening System of Records
DHS notice on a new system of records, entitled USCIS-010 Asylum Information and Pre-Screening System of Records. The new system of records is composed of two existing legacy IT systems. The system will be effective 02/04/10. (75 FR 409, 01/05/10)
Extension of TPS Designation for Sudan
DHS notice extending the designation of Sudan for temporary protected status (TPS) for 18 months from its current expiration date of May 2, 2010, through November 2, 2011. (74 FR 69355, 12/31/09)
DOS Notice of Withdrawal of Proposed Rule on the Exchange Visitor Program
DOS published a notice in the Federal Register that a proposed rule titled Exchange Visitor Program - Secondary School Students published on 12/23/09 is being withdrawn in its entirety because it was submitted prior to OMB completing review. (74 FR 68756, 12/29/09)
DHS Final Rule on Stay of REAL ID Material Compliance Date
DHS final rule that stayed the January 1, 2010 date that states must be in material compliance with the REAL ID ACT of 2005. DHS will lift the stay and announce any new compliance dates by publication in a document in the Federal Register. (74 FR 68477, 12/28/09)
DOS Proposed Rule on Exchange Visitor Program Secondary School Students
DOS proposed rule to amend the Exchange Visitor Program regulations by providing greater specificity to sponsors of the Secondary School Student category on the execution of sponsor oversight responsibilities. Written comments are due 2/22/10. (74 FR 68200, 12/23/09)
DHS Amendment to Interim Final Rule on Application of Immigration Regulations to the CNMI
DHS correcting amendment to the interim final rule, Application of Immigration Regulations to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The edition date and OMB Control Number for the new Form I-9 CNMI was inadvertently omitted. (74 FR 67969, 12/22/09)
DHS Notice of Amended Privacy Act System of Records for DHS/ICE-004 Bond Management Information System
DHS notice to amend the DHS/ICE-004 Bond Management Information System of records to include the collection of additional information about individuals who post cash bonds for release of aliens in ICE custody. Written comments are due 1/22/10. (74 FR 67891, 12/21/09)