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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
DOL 2006 Adverse Effect Wage Rates for Agricultural and Logging Workers
DOL 2006 AEWRs for temporary or seasonal nonimmigrant workers to perform agricultural labor or services (H-2A) or logging (H-2) with allowable charges for 2006 that employers seeking H-2A workers and H-2 logging workers may levy when the employer provides three meals a day. (71 FR 13633, 3/16/06)
Technical Amendment to DOS Final Rule about International Trafficking in Persons
DOS announces a technical amendment to the Final Rule about International Trafficking in Persons with respect to the interagency sharing of information and coordination of activities. DOS is redesignating a part and some section numbers. This rule is effective March 9, 2006. (71 FR 12132, 3/9/06)
USCIS Requests Comments on Form I-817
USCIS requests comments on Form I-817, Application for Benefits Under the Family Unity Program. (71 FR 10053, 2/28/06)
OSC Announces Immigration Related Employment Discrimination Public Education Grants
Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC) on grant funds to conduct public education programs about the rights of potential victims of employment discrimination and the responsibilities of employers. Applications due 4/7/06. (71 FR 9595-9598, 2/24/06)
DHS Announces Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for US-VISIT
A Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for the US-VISIT Plan for Potential Changes to Immigration and Border Management Processes, is available for public review and comment from 2/17/06 until 3/18/06. (71 FR 8602, 2/17/06)
DOS Final Rule on Intercountry Adoption
DOS final rule to implement the records preservation requirements of the 1993 Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption and the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000. Rule is effective 3/17/06. (71 FR 8161, 2/15/06)
DOS Final Rule on Accreditation and Approval of Agencies and Persons for Intercountry Adoptions
DOS final rule on the accreditation and approval of agencies and persons in accordance with the 1993 Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption and the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000. Rule is effective 3/17/06. (71 FR 8063, 2/15/06)
DOL Proposed Rule on Substitutions and Other Labor Certification Issues
Proposed rule regarding substitution of beneficiaries on permanent labor certifications, limitation of the validity period of certifications, payment of expenses including attorneys' fees, and other proposed changes in labor certification rules. Comments are due 4/14/06. (71 FR 7656, 2/13/06)
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)