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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
HHS Final Rule to Remove HIV Travel Ban
HHS final rule effective 1/4/10 amending regulations to remove HIV from the definition of communicable disease of public health significance and remove references to HIV from the scope of examinations for aliens. (74 FR 56547, 11/2/09)
DHS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Privacy Act Exemptions
DHS notice of an updated and reissued system of records pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 for the DHS/ALL-001 FOIA and Privacy Act Records System of Records and this proposed rulemaking. (74 FR 55482, 10/28/09)
DHS Interim Final Rule on the Application of Immigration Regulations to the Northern Mariana Islands
DHS and DOJ are implementing conforming amendments to their respective regulations to comply with the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, which extends the immigration laws of the U.S. to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). (74 FR 55725, 10/28/09)
Comment Request Period Extended for File No. OMB-6
USCIS extension of an existing Information Collection; Comment Request, for the File No. OMB-6, Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance. The comment period will be extended until 12/14/09. (74 FR 52498, 10/13/09)
President Issues FY2010 Refugee Admissions Numbers
President Obama issued a Presidential Determination with FY2010 refugee admissions numbers and authorizations of in-country refugee status. (74 FR 52385, 10/13/09)
DHS Rescission of Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter
DHS final rule amending regulations for safe-harbor procedures for employers who receive No-Match letters. This rule rescinds the amendments promulgated on August 15, 2007, and October 28, 2008. (74 FR 51447, 10/7/09)
DOS Notice of Registration for 2011 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
DOS notice on how to apply for the 2011 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. Entries for the 2011 Diversity Visa lottery must be submitted electronically between noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), Friday, 10/2/09, and noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday, 11/30/09. (74 FR 51354, 10/6/09)
DOS Final Rule on Amended Requirements for Religious Workers
DOS issued final rule, which establishes the requirement that consular officers ensure that R-1 visa applicants have obtained an approved USCIS Form I-129 petition from DHS before issuance of a visa. (74 FR 51236, 10/6/09)
Comment Request Period Extended for File No. OMB-5
USCIS extension of an existing Information Collection; Comment Request, for the File No. OMB-5, Notice of Immigrant Pilot Program. Under section 203(b)(5) of the INA, USCIS established an Immigrant Investor Pilot Program. (74 FR 51299, 10/6/09)
Comment Request Period Extended for Form I-730
USCIS extension of an existing Information Collection; Comment Request, for the Form I-730. The comment period will be extended until 11/5/09. (74 FR 51298, 10/6/09)
Comment Request Period Extended for Form I-602
USCIS extension of an existing Information Collection; Comment Request, for the Form I-602. The comment period will be extended until 11/5/09. (74 FR 51299, 10/6/09)
Comment Request Period Extended for Form I-129S
USCIS extension of an existing Information Collection; Comment Request, for the Form I-129S. The comment period will be extended until 11/5/09. (74 FR 51301, 10/6/09)
Comment Request Period Extended for Form I-854
USCIS extension of an existing Information Collection; Comment Request, for the Form I-854. The comment period will be extended until December 7, 2009. (74 FR 51300, 10/06/09)
DOL Extension of Comment Period on H-2A Program Changes
Comment period to a 9/4/09 DOL proposed rule to amend regulations governing the certification of temporary employment of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal agricultural employment has been extended. Comments are now due 10/20/09. (74 FR 50929, 10/2/09)
Comment Request Period Extended for Form N-600
USCIS extension of an existing Information Collection; Comment Request, for the Form N-600. The comment period will be extended until November 2, 2009. (74 FR 50810, 10/01/09)
Comment Request Period Extended for Form I-589
USCIS extension of an existing Information Collection; Comment Request, for the Form I-589. The comment period will be extended until November 30, 2009. (74 FR 50812, 10/01/09)
Comment Request Period Extended for Form I-817
USCIS extension of an existing Information Collection; Comment Request, for the Form I-817. The comment period will be extended until November 2, 2009. (74 FR 50811, 10/01/09)
USCIS Issues Information Collection on Form I-290B
USCIS 60 day request for comments on form I-290B, Notion of Appeal or Motion. Comments are due 11/30/09. (74 FR 49886, 9/29/09)
USCIS Extends Information Collection on Form N-336
USCIS 30 day extension of the information collection for form N-336, Application Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings Under Section 336. Comments are due 10/29/09. (74 FR 49886, 9/29/09)
USCIS Issues Information Collection on Form I-129F
USCIS 60 day request for comments on form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance(e). Comments are due 11/30/09. (74 FR 49885, 9/29/09)
USCIS Extends Information Collection for File No. OMB 25
USCIS 30 day extension of the information collection for File No. OMB 25, Special Immigrant Visas for Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters. Comments are due 10/28/09. (74 FR 49393, 9/28/09)
USCIS Extends Information Collection for Form N-470
USCIS 30 day extension of the information collection for form N-470, Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization. Comments are due 10/28/09. (74 FR 49394, 9/28/09)
USCIS Extends Information Collection for Form I-526
USCIS 30 day extension of the information collection for Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur. Comments are due 10/28/09. (74 FR 49395, 9/28/09)
USCIS Extends Information Collection for Form I-192
USCIS 30 day extension of the information collection for form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as Nonimmigrant. Comments are due 10/28/09. (74 FR 49394, 9/28/09)
USCIS Extends Information Collection for Form I-140
USCIS 30 day extension of the information collection for form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. Comments are due 10/28/09. (74 FR 49392, 9/28/09)