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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
DOS Proposed Amendment to Au Pair Regulations
DOS requests comments and proposes amending its existing au pair regulations under the Exchange Visitor Program (J-1 visa) to permit designated sponsors to request a one-time extension of six, nine or 12 months beyond an au pair participant's original 12-month program. (71 FR 5627, 2/2/06)
EOIR Requests Comments on Information Collection for Form 29
EOIR revises information collection regarding Form 29, Notice of Appeal to the BIA from a Decision of a USCIS Officer. Comments due 3/31/06. (71 FR 4935, 1/30/06)
Annual Update of the HHS Poverty Guidelines for 2006
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. (71 FR 3848, 1/24/06)
DOS Statement of Policy on J-1 Flight Training Programs
DOS policy regarding flight training programs, governed by the Exchange Visitor Program regulations. Policy takes effect 1/24/06. (71 FR 3913, 1/24/06)
DOS Statement of Policy on J-1 Agriculture Training Programs
DOS policy regarding agriculture training programs, governed by the Exchange Visitor Program regulations. Policy takes effect 1/24/06. (71 FR 3914, 1/24/06)
DHS Seeks Comments on Revised US-VISIT Privacy Impact Assessment
DHS requests comments on the revision of its Privacy Impact Assessment. The revision addresses the effects of Phase II of the live test of biometric technology on privacy. (71 FR 3873, 1/24/06)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-751
USCIS requests comments on Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. (71 FR 3524, 1/23/06)
DHS Seeks Comments on USCIS Form 41
DHS gives 45-day notice of information collection under review for USCIS Form 41, Application for Change or Extension of Nonimmigrant Status for H-1B. Comments due 2/13/06. (70 FR 77172, 12/29/05)
DHS Seeks Comments on USCIS Form 3
DHS gives 45-day notice of information collection under review for USCIS Form 3. Comments due 2/13/06. (70 FR 77172, 12/29/05)
DHS Seeks Comments on USCIS Form 60
DHS gives 45-day notice of information collection under review for USCIS Form 60, Petition for Temporary Worker--H-1B Cap. Comments due 2/13/06. (70 FR 77173, 12/29/05)
DHS Seeks Comments on USCIS Form 2
DHS gives 45-day notice of information collection under review for USCIS Form 2, Employer Registration. Comments due 2/13/06. (70 FR 77174, 12/29/05)
DHS Seeks Comments on USCIS Form I-1
DHS gives 45-day notice of information collection under review for USCIS Form I-1. Comments due 2/13/06. (70 FR 77171, 12/29/05)
DOS Designates Sajid Mohammed Badat as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
The DOS designates the Sajid Mohammed Badat, also known by a number of different aliases, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, and determines that no prior notice need be provided to any person subject to the determination. (70 FR 75233, 12/19/05)
DHS Corrects Earlier Notice on Chicago Lockbox Filings
DHS corrects and clarifies its 11/19/04 notice regarding certain Chicago Lockbox filings in the Direct Mail Program. (70 FR 73254, 12/09/05)
DOL Final Rule Implementing Elenctronic Filing for H-1B/H-1B1 Programs
DOL publishes final rule on amendments to H-1B and H-1B1 regulations. The amendments, effective 01/04/06, include a requirement for electronic filing of LCAs by employers. (70 FR 72555, 12/05/05)
DHS Requests Comments on I-212 Information Collection Request
DHS extends comment period on information collection request regarding Form I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission Into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal. Comments due 12/28/05. (70 FR 71328, 11/28/05)
USCIS Provides Regulatory Relief for Students Affected by Katrina
USCIS suspends certain limitations on employment, and provides authorization to reduce course load, for F-1 students enrolled at specified educational institutions affected by Hurricane Katrina. (70 FR 70992, 11/25/05)
DOL Letter Provides Guidance on Labor Certification Applications Affected by Hurricanes
Letter issued 11/16/05 outlines procedures for dealing with labor certification applications affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma. This letter replaces and supercedes all prior labor certification guidance related to the hurricanes. (70 FR 73035, 12/08/05)
DHS Final Rule Amends Lists of Officials Authorized to Perform Enforcement Functions
DHS final rule amends various lists of DHS officials authorized to perform certain immigration enforcement functions, including making administrative arrests for immigration violations, making custody determinations and more. (70 FR 67087, 11/4/05)
Presidential Determination on FY2006 Refugee Admissions
The White House announces its determination of refugee admission numbers and allocations for fiscal year 2006. (70 FR 65825, 11/1/05)
DHS Clarifies Prior Notice on Fee Increase
DHS clarifies its 9/26/05 notice on the fee increase, amending footnote``6'' to state specifically that it refers to both Form N- 600 and Form N-600K. (70 FR 61831, 10/26/05)
DOS Final Rule Implements Changes to Regulations Regarding Electronic Passports
DOS final rule amends the passport regulations to incorporate changes related to introduction of the electronic passport. This rule takes effect 10/25/05. (70 FR 61553, 10/25/05)
DOS Final Rule Implements Section 105 of TVPA
DOS final rule implements Section 105 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, aiming to enhance interagency communication regarding international trafficking in persons. Rule is effective 9/22/05. (70 FR 59654, 10/13/05)
DHS Interim Rule Establishes Procedures for Implementing Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act
DHS interim rule establishes uniform administrative procedures for DHS to implement the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, imposing penalties against certain persons making false claims or statements to DHS and/or other federal agencies. (70 FR 59209, 10/12/05)
DOS Designates the Moroccan Islamic Combatant Group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
The DOS designates the Moroccan Islamic Combatant Group, also known as Groupe Islamique Combattant Marocain (GICM), as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (70 FR 59114, 10/11/05)