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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 Requests Comments on Form DS-261
DOS published a notice of request for comments on Form DS-261, Electronic Choice of the Address and Agent. Comments are due 6/12/09. (74 FR 22624, 5/13/09)
DOS Requests Comments on Form DS-5507
DOS published a proposed information collection on Form DS-5507, Affidavit of Parentage, Physical Presence and Support. Comments are due in 30 days. (74 FR 22624, 5/13/09)
DOS Request Comments on Electronic Form DS-260
DOS published an information collection on Form DS-260, Electronic Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration. Comments are due in 30 days. (74 FR 22623, 5/13/09)
DOS List of "Countries of Particular Concern" for Violations of Religious Freedom
DOS released a list of designated "countries of particular concern" for religious freedom violations, under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-292). (74 FR 21843, 5/11/09)
DOS Publishes Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
The complete DOS unified agenda of regulations that have been selected for review or development during the coming year is available on regulations.gov with links to related documents.
DOS Meeting on Nonimmigrant Visa Application Process and Rights of Trafficking Victims
DOS public meeting for input from experts on worker rights and human trafficking, for the development of pamphlet on nonimmigrant visa application process and provide information about the rights of immigrant victims of trafficking. The meeting will take place 5/21/09 at DOS. (74 FR 21049, 5/6/09)
DHS Notice of Publication of New Privacy Impact Assessments
The Privacy Office of the Department of Homeland Security made available four Privacy Impact Assessments including one on the USCIS Correspondence Handling and Management Planning System. (74 FR 20722, 5/5/09)
DHS Proposes to Amend System of Records to Share Detainee Information
DHS proposes to amend the DHS/ICE-011 Removable Alien Records System to add two routine uses, which would allow ICE to share information about individuals in detention with entities that seek to provide legal educational and orientation programs. (74 FR 20719, 5/5/09)
USCIS Issues Revised Information Collection on Form I-140
USCIS revised information collection on Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. Comments are due 7/6/09. (74 FR 20722, 5/5/09)
DOS 2009 Revised Exchange Visitor Skills List
DOS published a notice of a revised exchange visitor skills list, which will take effect on 6/28/09. (74 FR 20107, 4/30/09)
ICE Issues Information Collection on Form I-395
ICE information collection on Form I-395, Affidavit in Lieu of Lost Receipt of Immigration and Customs Enforcement for Collateral Accepted as Security. Comments are due 5/29/09. (74 FR 19573, 4/29/09)
ICE Issues Information Collection on Form I-312
ICE information collection on Form I-312, Designation of Attorney in Fact. Comments are due 5/29/09. (74 FR 19571, 4/29/09)
USCIS Requests Comments on E-Verify Surveys
USCIS comment request on two surveys: the E-Verify Non-User Survey and the Employee-Employer Survey in Arizona. Comments are due in 14 days. (74 FR 19574, 4/29/09)
USCIS Publishes Notice of Change in Filing Location for I-90s
USCIS published a notice announcing a change in filing location for Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. The change is effective 4/28/09. (74 FR 19234, 4/28/09)
DOS on Inclusion of Expiration Date in Permits for Operation of Border Crossing Facilities
DOS announced that it will include an expiration date among the conditions it establishes in Presidential permits that it issues for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border crossing facilities. (74 FR 18798, 4/24/09)
USCIS Issues Revised Information Collection on Form I-693
USCIS revised information collection on Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. The draft form, instructions and table of changes are available for review. Comments are due 6/23/09. (74 FR 18737, 4/23/09)
CBP Announces that Participants in Dutch Expedited Travel Program are Eligible for Global Entry
CBP is expanding eligibility for participation in the Global Entry pilot program to include citizens of the Netherlands who participate in Privium, a Dutch expedited travel program. (74 FR 18586, 4/23/09)
HHS Corrects Deadline for Comments on Vaccine Requirements
CDC correction to a comment request published on 4/8/09, regarding proposed criteria to be used in determining which vaccines requirements. The correction pertains to the deadline for comment submissions. (74 FR 17966, 4/20/09)
DOD/GSA/NASA Publish Amendment to Final Rule Delaying Applicability Date of FAR E-Verify Rule Until June
DOD, GSA, and NASA published an amendment to the FAR E-verify final rule further delaying its applicability date. (74 FR 17793, 4/17/09)
USCIS Issues Revised Information Collection on Form N-426
USCIS revised information request on Form N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service. Comments are due 6/15/09. (74 FR 17684, 4/16/09)
DOL Interim Final Rule Extending Transition Period for H-2A Filing Procedures
DOL published an interim final rule amending its regulations to extend the transition period of the application filing procedures currently in effect for H-2A employers. Interim rule is effective 4/16/09, comments will be accepted until 5/18/09. (74 FR 17597, 4/15/09)
DOL Publishes Notice of New iCERT Portal
DOL notice announcing the new iCERT portal system for temporary and permanent labor certifications. New H-1B LCAs can be submitted as of 4/15/09. After 5/15/09, LCAs will only be accepted through iCERT. PERMs can be submitted through iCERT starting on 9/1/09. (74 FR 17545, 4/15/09)
USCIS Issues Comment Request on Form G-1135, Joblock Application
USCIS information collection on Form G-1135, Joblock Application. This form will be used to determine whether the applicant was a victim of identity theft and thus eligible for the benefit of locking their personal information in the E-Verify Program. (74 FR 17502, 4/15/09)
ICE Issues Comment Request on Form 70-005
ICE information collection on Form 70-005, ICE Secure Communities Stakeholder ID Assessment Questionnaire. Comments are dues 6/15/09. (74 FR 17205, 4/14/09)
USCIS Issues Comment Request for Compliance Review Worksheet
USCIS information collection for a Compliance Review Worksheet to be used by USCIS to record the results of on-site inspections. Comments are due 6/8/09. (74 FR 15999, 4/8/09)