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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 Interim Final Rule Regarding U Visas
USCIS requests comments on interim final rule establishing procedures for applicants seeking U nonimmigrant status. Comments are due 11/16/07. (72 FR 53013, 9/17/07)
DOS Requests Comments on Refugee Biographic Data Sheet
DOS issued a proposed information collection on the Refugee Biographic Data Sheet. Biographic information is collected in a face-to face interview of the applicant overseas. Comments are due 60 days from 9/4/07. (72 FR 50710, 9/4/07)
DOL Revised Information Collection on Form ETA-9089
DOL published a revision of an existing information collection on Form ETA-9089, Application for Permanent Employment Certification. Comments are due 10/23/07. (72 FR 48689, 8/24/07)
DHS Proposes to Exempt Parts of APIS from the Privacy Act
DHS proposed a rule to exempt portions of the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) from provisions of the Privacy Act. Comments are due 9/24/07. (72 FR 48346, 8/23/07)
USCIS Proposes Rule to Require Replacement of I-551 Cards Without Expiration Date
USCIS proposed rule terminating the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (Form I-551) without an expiration date and to establish an 120 day period to apply for a replacement. Application for a replacement will include biometrics and background checks. (72 FR 46922, 8/22/07)
Extension of TPS Designation for El Salvador
This USCIS notice extends the temporary protected status (TPS) designation of El Salvador for 18 months until 3/9/09. The current expiration date is 9/9/07. (72 FR 46649, 8/21/07)
USCIS Final Rule Ends Temporary Exemption from New Fees
USCIS final rule ending the period of temporary exemption from the new fee schedule that applied to employment-based adjustment of status and ancillary benefit applications filed under the July 2007 Visa Bulletin. Rule is effective 8/18/07. (72 FR 46142, 8/17/07)
DOS Interim Final Rule Regarding “Expedited Passport Processing”
DOS published an Interim Final Rule changing the definition of “expedited passport processing” due to increases in demand for the service. Effective 8/16/07. Comments are due 10/15/07. (72 FR 45888, 8/16/07)
ICE Final Rule Regarding Employers Who Receive No-Match Letter
ICE published the final rule “Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter.” The effective date of the rule is 9/14/07. (72 FR 45611, 8/15/07)
USCIS Publishes Revised Information Collection on Form I-131
USCIS published a revised information collection for Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. Comments are due 10/15/07. (72 FR 45440, 8/14/07)
DHS Privacy Office Assesses Border Security and Employment Eligibility Verification Data Systems
The DHS Privacy Office released fourteen impact assessments on DHS data systems and programs, including those that support employment eligibility verification, US VISIT, and the USCIS central index of applicants for benefits. (72 FR 45255, 08/13/07)
DHS Proposes to Exempt the Automated Targeting System from Privacy Act Provisions
DHS proposed to exempt the Automated Targeting System of records, which includes traveler data, from some provisions of the Privacy Act. Comments are due 9/5/07. (72 FR 43567, 8/6/07)
DHS Notice on the New Automated Targeting System of Records
DHS notice for the Automated Targeting System (ATS), a module that collects and evaluates screening data, and conducts targeting. ATS data includes traveler information. The new system of records will be effective 9/5/07. (72 FR 43650, 8/6/07)
DOL Creates E-mail Address for "Substitutions Plus" Rule Violation Reports
DOL notice of the establishment of an e-mail address for receipt of reports of potential non-compliance for individuals who wish to submit information on potential permanent labor certification program violations. (72 FR 42437, 8/2/07)
USCIS Final Rule Temporarily Amends Fees for EB I-485s and Ancillary Benefit Applications
USCIS final rule amending the applicable fees for EB I-485s, ancillary benefits and biometrics pursuant to the July 2007 Visa Bulletin. Applications filed on or after 8/18/07 will require the increased fees. (72 FR 41888, 8/1/07)
USCIS Proposes Revised Form I-601
USCIS published a revision of an existing information collection on form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility. Comments are due 10/1/07. (72 FR 41771, 7/31/07)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-566
USCIS extended the information collection period on Form I-566, Interagency Record of Individual Requesting Change/Adjustment to or From A or G Status or Requesting A, G, or NATO Dependent Employment Authorization. (72 FR 41515, 7/30/07)
USCIS Publishes Revised Information Collection on Form I-539
USCIS published a revision of an existing information collection on Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. Comments are due 9/14/07. (72 FR 38841, 7/16/07)
DHS Issues Final Rule Exempting Portions of TRIP’s System of Records from the Privacy Act
DHS issued a final rule exempting portions of the Redress and Response Records System, which maintains records for DHS TRIP, from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. (72 FR 38750, 7/16/07)
DHS Issues Final Rule Exempting Portions of IDENT from the Privacy Act
DHS final rule that exempts portions of the Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT) system of records from one or more provisions of the Privacy Act because of criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement requirements. (72 FR 38749, 7/16/07)
DOL Notice on Modification of H-2B Labor Certification Application Procedures
This notice modifies certain procedures to process H–2B labor certification applications regarding review of a SWA PWDs, CO’s Requests for Information, partial temporary labor certifications, and the employer’s right to file a new application in the case of denial. (72 FR 38621, 7/13/07)
HHS Issues Final Rule Amending Medicare Regulations To Require Evidence of Citizenship
HHS final rule amending Medicaid regulations to require states to obtain documentary evidence of citizenship and identity in order to receive Federal financial participation and providing guidance on the types of documentary evidence that may be accepted. (72 FR 38662, 7/13/07)
Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Those Who Threaten Lebanon's Sovereignty
On 6/28/07 the President issued a proclamation suspending entry into the U.S. of immigrant and nonimmigrant visa holders who "threaten Lebanon’s sovereignty and democracy." (72 FR 36585, 7/3/07)
DOL Notice on H-2Bs for Tree Planting and Related Reforestation Occupations
This notice updates procedures for State Workforce Agencies and ETA National Processing Centers to process H-2B labor certification applications in tree planting and related reforestation occupations. (72 FR 36504, 7/3/07)
DOS Comment Request on Phase II of the U.S. Passport Demand Study
DOS notice of information collection for Phase II of U.S. Passport Demand Study, a telephone survey on the number of U.S. citizens applying for a new passport for land travel between the U.S. and Mexico and Canada within the next six to 12 months. Comments are due in 60 days. (72 FR 36542, 7/3/07)