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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
DHS Publishes Proposed Rule Extending Period of Admission and Stay for TNs
DHS proposed rule extending the period of admission and stay for TN nonimmigrants. (73 FR 26340, 5/9/08)
DHS Publishes Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
DHS published its semiannual regulatory agenda, summarizing all current and projected rulemakings, as well as actions completed since the last semiannual regulatory agenda was published on 12/10/07. (73 FR 73, 5/5/08)
USCIS Extends Comment Period on SIVs for Broadcasters
On 4/30/08 USCIS published a comment period extension notice regarding Special Immigrant Visas for Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters. Comments are due 6/30/08. (73 FR 23478, 4/30/08)
DOS Final Rule on Electronic NIV Application
DOS issued a final rule amending its regulations related to nonimmigrant visa applications, to offer a completely electronic application procedure as an alternative to the submission of Form DS-156. Rule is effective on 4/29/08. (73 FR 23067, 4/29/08)
DHS Publishes Proposed Rule to Have Airlines and Vessels Collect Biometrics from Exiting Foreign Nationals
On 4/24/08 DHS published a proposed rule to have commercial airline and vessel carriers collect biometrics from foreign nationals subject to US-VISIT requirements upon their exit. Comments are due 6/23/08. (73 FR 22065, 4/24/08)
DHS Publishes Proposed Rule to Increase SEVP Fees
On 4/21/08 DHS issued a proposed rule to increase SEVP fees. DHS proposed to make the rule effective on 10/1/08. (73 FR 21260, 4/21/08)
DOJ Issues Proposed Rule on DNA Sample Collection
DOJ published a proposed rule that directs agencies that arrest individuals to collect DNA samples, including from detained foreign nationals. Comments are due 30 days. (73 FR 21083, 4/18/08)
DOL Final Rule on E-3 Visa LCA Requirements and Filing Procedures
DOL published a final rule amending E-3 visa regulations regarding procedures employers must follow to obtain an LCA. The final rule is effective immediately. (73 FR 19943, 4/11/08)
CBP Announces Expedited Clearance Pilot Program for Low-Risk Travelers
On 4/11/08 CBP announced the International Registered Traveler (IRT) pilot program (also known as the Global Entry pilot program), which will allow for expedited clearance of pre-approved low-risk air travelers into the U.S. (73 FR 19861, 4/11/08)
USCIS Publishes Revised Information Collection on Form I-134
USCIS revised information collection on Form I-134, Affidavit of Support. Comments are due 6/9/08. (73 FR 19235, 4/9/08)
DHS Publishes Interim Final Rule Extending OPT Period
DHS interim final rule extending the OPT period for qualified F-1 students. The rule is effective 4/8/08. Comments are due 6/9/08. (73 FR 18944, 4/8/08)
DOS Information Collection on Form DS-2019
DOS published an information collection on Form DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status. The form has been revised to update the duration of program participation and the addition of a new category of Intern. Comments are due in 30 days. (73 FR 18850, 4/7/08)
DOS Request for Comments on Form DS-160
DOS published an information collection on Form DS-160, Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application. Comments are due in 30 days. (73 FR 18601, 4/4/08)
EOIR Publishes Revised Information Collection on Change of Address Form
EOIR published a revised information collection on Form 33/BIA, Change of Address Form for the BIA and Form 33/IC, Change of Address for Immigration Court. Comments are due 6/3/08. (73 FR 18571, 4/4/08)
USCIS Publishes Information Collection Extension on I-9
USCIS information collection extension on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Comments are due 5/5/08. (73 FR 18551, 4/4/08)
CBP Publishes Notice on Washington State's Enhanced Driver's License
CBP notice announcing that DHS Secretary Chertoff is designating enhanced drivers’ licenses (EDL) and identity documents issued by the State of Washington as acceptable documents to denote identity and citizenship under the WHTI. (73 FR 18421, 4/3/08)
DHS Publishes Final Rule on WHTI Land and Sea Port-of-Entry Requirements
DHS final rule on Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) land and sea port-of-entry document requirements. The final rule is effective 6/1/09. (73 FR 18383, 4/3/08)
USCIS Publishes Comment Period Extension for H-2A Proposed Rule
USCIS extension of the comment period for the proposed rule to modify H-2A regulations. Comments are due 4/14/08. (73 FR 16779, 3/31/08)
DOL Request for Comments on ETA Form 9089
On 3/25/08 DOL submitted ETA 9089 to OMB. Comments are requested and due 30 days from 3/31/08. (73 FR 16912, 3/31/08)
DOL Extends Comment Period for H-2A Proposed Rule
On 3/27/08 DOL extended the comment period on the proposed rule to modify H-2A regulations until 4/14/08. (73 FR 16243, 3/27/08)
DHS Publishes No-Match Supplemental Proposed Rule
DHS supplemental proposed rule regarding safe-harbor procedures for employers who receive a no-match letter. Comments are due 4/25/08. (73 FR 15944, 3/26/08)
USCIS Reopens Comment Period for Interim Rule on Intercountry Adoptions
USCIS notice reopening the comment period for a 10/4/07 interim rule regarding immigration of children adopted by U.S. Citizens to be in conformity with the Hague Convention. The interim rule took effect 11/5/07. (73 FR 15365, 3/25/08)
USCIS Publishes Interim Final Rule on H-1Bs
USCIS interim final rule amending its regulations governing H-1B petitions. The rule is effective 3/24/08. Comments are due 5/23/08. (73 FR 15389, 3/24/08)
DOS Final Rule Amending Regulations on Visa Classification Symbols
DOS issued a final rule amending its regulations to add new classification symbols to the immigrant and nonimmigrant classification tables, as well as remove classifications that have become obsolete. The rule is effective 3/20/08. (73 FR 14926, 3/20/08)
USCIS Issues Revised Information Collection on Form N-426
USCIS revised information collection on Form N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service. Comments are due 5/19/08. (73 FR 14829, 3/19/08)