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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
DOJ Final Rule on DNA Collection in Federal Jurisdictions
This DOJ final rule directs federal agencies to collect DNA samples from individuals who are arrested, facing charges, or convicted, and from non-U.S. persons who are detained under the authority of the U.S. subject to certain limitations and exceptions. (73 FR 74932, 12/10/08)
Correction to Religious Workers Final Rule
USCIS correction to the religious workers final rule published on 11/26/08. (73 FR 74605, 12/9/08)
DOL Notice of Public Meetings on H-2A Program Changes (Updated 12/5/08)
DOL notice announcing that it will offer at least two public briefings on using the re-engineered H-2A Temporary Agricultural Labor Certification Program. Registration information for two briefings, currently scheduled for mid-December in Atlanta and Denver, is provided. (73 FR 74197, 12/5/08)
DHS Publishes Notice on NY Driver's Licenses as Acceptable Border Crossing Documents (Updated 12/2/08)
DHS notice designating enhanced driver’s licenses and identity documents issued by the State of New York as acceptable documents to denote identity and citizenship for purposes of entering the U.S. at land and sea ports of entry. (73 FR 73343, 12/2/08)
USCIS Notice of Publication of Religious Workers Final Rule
USCIS notice, as required by the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program Act, announcing the issuance of a final rule to reduce fraud related to the granting of special immigrant status for nonminister religious workers. (73 FR 72298, 11/26/08)
USCIS Publishes Religious Workers Final Rule
USCIS final rule amending special immigrant and nonimmigrant (R-1) religious worker regulations. (73 FR 72275, 11/26/08)
DOS Comment Request on Form DS-5507
DOS issued an information collection on Form DS-5507, Affidavit of Parentage, Physical Presence and Support. Comments are due in 60 days. (73 FR 72103, 11/26/08)
Extenstion of TPS Re-Registration Period for Nicaragua
USCIS notice extending the re-registration period for Nicaraguan TPS beneficiaries. USCIS has also decided to automatically extend the validity of EADs for Nicaraguan TPS beneficiaries. (73 FR 71021, 11/24/08)
EOIR Information Collection on Forms EOIR-42A and EOIR-42B
EOIR issued an information collection on Form EOIR-42A, Application for Cancellation of Removal for Certain Permanent Residents, and Form EOIR-42B, Adjustment of Status for Certain Nonpermanent Residents. Comments are due 12/22/08. (73 FR 70675, 11/21/08)
USCIS Issues Revised Information Collection for Forms G-28 and G-28I
USCIS revised information collection for Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, and Form G-28I, Notice of Entry of Appearance of Foreign Attorney. Comments are due 1/20/09. (73 FR 70361, 11/20/08)
DHS Withdrawal of 2008 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Biometrics Collection
DHS notice withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking published on 4/24/08 at 73 FR 22065 on collection of biometric data from noncitizens at air and sea ports of departure. (85 FR 73644, 11/19/20)
DHS Final Rule Exempts Part of Advanced Passenger Information System from Privacy Act
DHS final rule exempting portions of the system of records entitled the Advanced Passenger Information System from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. (73 FR 68291, 11/18/08)
DHS SORN on Advanced Passenger Information System
DHS notice announcing the expansion of the Advanced Passenger Information system of records to additionally encompass private aircraft, rail, and bus travel. (73 FR 68435, 11/18/08)
DHS Publishes Final Rule Amending Regulations for Private Aircraft (Updated 11/18/08)
DHS final rule amending regulations pertaining to private aircraft arriving and departing the United States. (73 FR 68295, 11/18/08)
No Change in Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation for the FARC, Shining Path or DHKP/C
A DOS notice announces Deputy Secretary Negroponte's decision that the foreign terrorist organization designation for the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, Shining Path and the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party/Front (DHKP/C) shall be maintained. (73 FR 68489, 11/18/08)
DOS on Establishment of Online English Language Program
DOS seeks to establish an online English language program by partnering with the private sector to create a learning and literacy series for economically disadvantaged youth outside the United States that will be made available without charge. Comments are due 12/17/08. (73 FR 67920, 11/17/08)
DHS Final Rule Adds Countries to the Visa Waiver Program
DHS final rule adding the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, the Republic of Korea, and the Slovak Republic to the list of Visa Waiver Program countries. (73 FR 67711, 11/17/08)
Extenstion of TPS Re-Registration Period for Honduras
USCIS notice extending the re-registration period for Honduran TPS beneficiaries. USCIS has also decided to automatically extend the validity of EADs for Honduran TPS beneficiaries. (73 FR 71020, 11/14/08)
DOD, GSA, and NASA Issue Final Rule Requiring Certain Contractors to Use E-Verify
DOD, GSA, and NASA issued a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to require certain contractors and subcontractors to use the E-Verify system to verify employee work authorization. (73 FR 67651, 11/14/08)
DHS Publishes Notice Regarding Required Use of ESTA
DHS notice regarding forthcoming required use of ESTA for nonimmigrant travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). (73 FR 67353, 11/13/18)
ICE Issues Revised Information Collection on Immigration Bond Form
ICE issued a revised information collection and request for comment on Form I-352. Comments are due 1/2/08. (73 FR 65390, 11/3/08)
FDIC Interim Final Rule on Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program
The FDIC published an interim final rule creating the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program (TLGP) to provide full coverage of non-interest bearing deposit transaction accounts. The interim final rule does not provide full coverage for IOLTA. Comments are due 11/13/08. (73 FR 64719, 10/29/08)
ICE Issues Supplemental Final Rule on "No-Match" Letters
ICE supplemental final rule on Safe Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a "No-Match" Letter. (73 FR 63843, 10/28/08)
DHS Publishes Final Rule on the Secure Flight Program (Updated 10/28/08)
DHS published the Secure Flight Final Rule, which shifts pre-departure watch list matching responsibilities from individual aircraft operators to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). (73 FR 64017, 10/28/08)
DHS Exempts Portions of SEVIS from Privacy Act
DHS final rule exempting portions of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. (73 FR 63057, 10/23/08)