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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 Proposed Rule for Driver's License Compliance with REAL ID
DHS proposed rule for minimum standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards in compliance with the REAL ID Act. Comments are due in 60 days. (72 FR 10819, 3/9/07)
DOS Requests Comments on Medical Examination Forms for Immigrants or Refugees
DOS issued a notice of information collection on Form DS-2053, Medical Examination for Immigrant or Refugee Applicant; DS-3025, Vaccination Documentation Worksheet; and DS-3026, Medical History and Physical Examination Worksheet. Comments due 60 days from 3/9/07. (72 FR 10810, 3/9/07)
Extension of TPS for Sudan
Effective 5/3/07, USCIS will extend the designation of Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) until 11/2/08. The Federal Register Notice sets forth procedures for applicants to re-register for TPS and apply for an EAD extension. (72 FR 10541, 3/8/07)
DOS Requests Comments on Proposed Rule to Update Passport Regulations
DOS proposed rule to update passport regulations at 22 CFR part 51 in order to make access to the information easier, to better reflect current practices and changes in statutory authority, and to remove outdated provisions. The deadline for comments is 5/7/07. (72 FR 10095, 3/7/07)
DOS Final Rule Amends Regulations on Students and Exchange Visitors
DOS final rule amending regulations for students and exchange visitors to reflect changes due to Public Law 108-441 including statutory amendments regarding waivers for the exchange visitor physicians and the proposed reconstitution of the Exchange Visitor Waiver Review Board. (72 FR 10060, 3/7/07)
DHS Determination on Material Support Provided Under Duress
USCIS determination that INA subsection 212(a)(3)(B)(iv)(VI) will not apply to material support provided under duress to a terrorist organization as described in subsection 212(a)(3)(B)(vi)(III), if warranted by the totality of the circumstances. (72 FR 9958, 3/6/07)
DHS Determination on Material Support Provided to the Karenni National Progressive Party
On 3/6/07 USCIS published a notice of determination that INA subsection 212(a)(3)(B)(iv)(VI) will not apply with respect to material support provided to the Karenni National Progressive Party by an applicant who meets specific criteria. (72 FR 9955, 3/6/07)
DHS Determination on Material Support Provided to the Chin National League for Democracy
On 3/6/07 USCIS published a notice of determination that INA subsection 212(a)(3)(B)(iv)(VI) will not apply with respect to material support provided to the Chin National League for Democracy by an applicant who meets specific criteria. (72 FR 9957, 3/6/07)
DHS Determination on Material Support Provided to the Chin National Front/Chin National Army
On 3/6/07 USCIS published a notice of determination that INA subsection 212(a)(3)(B)(iv)(VI) will not apply with respect to material support provided to the Chin National League for Democracy by an applicant who meets specific criteria. (72 FR 9957, 3/6/07)
DHS Determination on Material Support Provided to the Arakan Liberation Party
On 3/6/07 USCIS published a notice of determination that INA subsection 212(a)(3)(B)(iv)(VI) will not apply with respect to material support provided to the Arakan Liberation Party by an applicant who meets specific criteria. (72 FR 9956, 3/6/07)
DHS Determination on Material Support Provided to the Mustangs
On 3/6/07 USCIS published a notice of determination that INA subsection 212(a)(3)(B)(iv)(VI) will not apply with respect to material support provided to the Mustangs by an applicant who meets specific criteria. (72 FR 9956, 3/6/07)
DHS Determination on Material Support Provided to the Karen National Union/Karen Liberation Army
On 3/6/07 USCIS published a notice of determination that INA subsection 212(a)(3)(B)(iv)(VI) will not apply with respect to material support provided to the Karen National Union/ Karen Liberation Army by an applicant who meets specific criteria. (72 FR 9955, 3/6/07)
DHS Determination on Material Support Provided to the Kayan New Land Party
On 3/6/07 USCIS published a notice of determination that INA subsection 212(a)(3)(B)(iv)(VI) will not apply with respect to material support provided to the Kayan New Land Party by an applicant who meets specific criteria. (72 FR 9954, 3/6/07)
DHS Determination on Material Support Provided to the Alzados
On 3/6/07 USCIS published a notice of determination that INA subsection 212(a)(3)(B)(iv)(VI) will not apply with respect to material support provided to the Alzados by an applicant who meets specific criteria. (72 FR 9954, 3/6/07)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-777
USCIS published a revision of an approved information collection on Form I-777 Application for Issuance or Replacement of Northern Mariana Card. Comments are due 5/4/07. (72 FR 9769, 3/5/07)
SSA Notice of a Renewal SSA/Law Enforcement Agency Matching Program
SSA published a notice of a renewal computer matching program that SSA will conduct with Law Enforcement Agencies, expected to begin 4/9/07. (72 FR 9374, 3/1/07)
Published Notice on FOIA Processing Track for Those Appearing Before an IJ
Effective 3/30/07, a third FOIA request processing track will be established for individuals appearing before an immigration judge. (72 FR 9017, 2/28/07)
USCIS Requests Comments on Form I-612
USCIS revision of an approved information collection on Form I-612, Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement of Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (72 FR 8763, 2/27/07)
DOL H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rate for 2007
DOL publishes H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rule(AEWR) for 2007. (72 FR 7909, 2/21/07)
DOS Requests Comments on Application to Determine Returning Resident Status
DOS published a request for comments on Form DS-117, Application to Determine Returning Resident Status. Comments are due within 60 days of the notice. (72 FR 6311, 2/9/07)
USCIS Publishes Proposed Rule to Dramatically Hike Fees
USCIS proposed rule to drastically increase fees for immigration and naturalization applications and petitions. (72 FR 4887, 2/1/07)
Applications for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Doc. to be Filed with NSC or TSC
USCIS notice that beginning 2/26/07 Forms N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document should be mailed to the NSC or the TSC, depending on the applicant's place of residence. (72 FR 3402, 1/25/07)
DOL Solicits Private-Sector Job Bank Websites for AJB Phase Out
DOL is soliciting information from private-sector job bank websites interested in being included in a list of web links (to include all state and workforce agency job banks) to be made available to employer’s before and after the phase out of America’s Job Bank on 6/30/07. (72 FR 3425, 1/25/07)
Annual Update of the HHS Poverty Guidelines for 2007
The Department of Health and Human Services provides its annual update of the HHS poverty guidelines to account for last calendar year's increase in prices as measured by the Consumer Price Index. (72 FR 3147, 1/24/07)
ICE Amends Regulations for Certain Detained Aliens Prior to Order of Removal
ICE final rule updates the list of countries at 8 C.F.R. 236.1(e), which requires immediate communication with consular or diplomatic officers when nationals of the listed countries are detained in the U.S. (72 FR 1923, 1/17/07)