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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
USCIS Publishes Notice on Filing Location for EB-5 Petitions
USCIS notice announcing the requirement that petitions and applications related to the Alien Entrepreneur (EB-5) immigrant classification, and Regional Center Proposals under the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Pilot Program, must be filed at the CSC. (74 FR 912, 1/9/09)
USCIS Issues Correction to T & U Visa Interim Final Rule
USCIS correction to an interim final rule amending regulations to permit aliens in lawful T or U nonimmigrant status to apply for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. (74 FR 395, 1/6/09)
EOIR Correction to Final Rule on Professional Conduct for Practitioners
EOIR published a correction to a final rule (73 FR 76914, 12/18/08) on professional conduct for practitioners who appear before EOIR. (74 FR 201, 1/5/09)
USCIS Publishes Revised Information Collection on Form G-646
USCIS revised information collection on Form G-646, Sworn Statement of Refugee Applying for Admission to the United States. Comments are due 1/30/09. (73 FR 80420, 12/31/08)
DHS Final Rule Adds Malta to the Visa Waiver Program
DHS final rule adding Malta to the list of countries authorized to participate in the Visa Waiver Program. (73 FR 79595, 12/30/08)
USCIS Issues Revision of Information Collection on Form I-687
USCIS issued a revised information collection on Form I-687, Application for Status as Temporary Resident under Section 245A of the INA. Comments are due 1/28/09. (73 FR 79500, 12/30/08)
ICE Publishes Information Collection on Obligor Change of Address Form
ICE published an information collection on form I-333, Obligor Change of Address. Comments are due 1/22/09. (73 FR 78820, 12/23/08)
USCIS Publishes Notice on Revision to Direct Mail Program for N-400s
USCIS notice announcing the revision of its Direct Mail Program so that certain filings of Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, will now be filed at a designated lockbox facility instead of a USCIS Service Center. (73 FR 78818, 12/23/08)
USCIS Notice Regarding Employment of Non-Agricultural H-2B Workers and Job Placement Fees
USCIS notice announcing the manner in which petitioners must notify USCIS regarding employment of non-agricultural workers in H-2B nonimmigrant status or job placement fee information. The notice is effective 1/18/09. (73 FR 77816, 12/19/08)
DHS Published Final Rule on Changes to H-2B Regulations
DHS final rule amending regulations regarding temporary nonagricultural workers, and their U.S. employers, within the H-2B nonimmigrant classification. (73 FR 78103, 12/19/08)
DHS Publishes Final Rule Expanding US-VISIT to Include LPRs
DHS final rule expanding the population of those subject to US-VISIT requirements to include lawful permanent residents. The final rule is effective 1/18/09. (73 FR 77473, 12/19/08)
DOL Publishes Final Rule on Labor Certification for H-2Bs
DOL final rule amending regulations regarding the issuance of temporary labor certifications to employers sponsoring H-2B nonimmigrants. (73 FR 78019, 12/19/08)
DHS Published Notice Designating Countries Eligible for H-2B Program Participation
DHS notice designating foreign countries eligible to participate in the H-2B program. The notice is effective 1/18/09. (73 FR 77729, 12/19/08)
DOL Publishes Final Rule Amending H-2A Regulations
DOL final rule amending regulations regarding the certification for the temporary employment of nonimmigrant workers in agricultural occupations on a temporary or seasonal basis, and the enforcement of the contractual obligations applicable to employers of H-2A workers. (73 FR 77109, 12/18/08)
DOJ Publishes Final Rule on Professional Conduct for Practitioners
EOIR published a final rule adopting, in part, the proposed changes to the rules and procedures concerning the standards of representation and professional conduct for practitioners who appear before EOIR. (73 FR 76914, 12/18/08)
DOJ Publishes Final Rule on Voluntary Departure
DOJ published a final rule amending its regulations regarding voluntary departure. (73 FR 76927, 12/18/08)
DHS Publishes Notice on Reporting Hired H-2A Workers, Prohibited Fee Payments
DHS notice announcing the manner in which petitioners must notify USCIS regarding their employment of agricultural workers in H-2A nonimmigrant status and regarding job placement fee knowledge. The notice is effective 1/17/09. (73 FR 77047, 12/18/08)
DHS Publishes Final Rule on Changes Affecting H-2A Nonimigrants
DHS final rule amending regulations regarding temporary and seasonal agricultural workers, and their U.S. employers, within the H-2A nonimmigrant classification. (73 FR 76891, 12/18/08)
DHS Publishes Notice Designating Countries Eligible for H-2A Program Participation
DHS published a notice designating foreign countries eligible to participate in the H-2A program. The notice is effective 1/17/09. (73 FR 77043, 12/18/08)
CBP Publishes Notice on H-2A Visa Exit Program Pilot
CBP notice announcing the establishment of a new land-border exit system for certain temporary agricultural workers, starting on a pilot basis, at certain designated ports of entry. (73 FR 77049, 12/18/08)
DHS Publishes Interim Rule Amending I-9 Regulations
DHS interim rule governing the types of acceptable identity and employment authorization documents and receipts that employees may present to their employers for completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Comments are due 2/2/09. (73 FR 76505, 12/17/08)
DOS Withdraws Proposed Rule to Amend EVP Program Regulations
DOS is withdrawing a proposed rule to amend Exchange Visitor Program regulations, which was published on 12/10/08. (73 FR 76575, 12/17/08)
Automatic EAD Extension for El Salvadoran TPS Beneficiaries
USCIS notice regarding the automatic extension of EAD validity for TPS beneficiaries from El Salvador through 9/09. (73 FR 76039, 12/15/08).
USCIS Publishes Interim Final Rule on Adjustment for T & U Nonimmigrants
USCIS requests comments on an interim final rule to amend regulations to permit aliens in lawful T or U nonimmigrant status to apply for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. Comments are due 2/10/09. (73 FR 75540, 12/12/08)
DOS Proposed Rule to Amend EVP Regulations
DOS published a proposed rule to amend Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) regulations to provide greater specificity regarding program administration, sponsor obligations and participant eligibility. Comments are due in 60 days. (73 FR 75015, 12/10/08)