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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 Gives Notice of Revised and Updated IDMS System of Records
DHS Office of Inspector General gives notice of a revised and updated system of records titled, "Investigations Data Management System (IDMS)." Comments due 11/7/05. (70 FR 58448, 10/06/05)
DOS Information on Applying for 2007 DV Lottery
DOS issues information on how to apply for the 2007 Diversity Visa lottery. Entries must be submitted electronically between noon, Eastern Standard Time (E.S.T.) on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 and noon (E.S.T.) on Sunday, December 4, 2005. (70 FR 58250, 10/5/05)
DHS Requests Comments on I-212 Information Collection Request
DHS extends comment period on information collection request regarding Form I-212. Comments due 11/25/05. (70 FR 56181, 9/26/05)
DHS Extends Comment Period for N-445 Information Collection Request
DHS extends comment period regarding information collection request for Form N-445. Comments due 10/26/05. (70 FR 56180, 9/26/05)
DHS Extends Comment Period for I-590 Information Collection Request
DHS extends comment period on information collection request regarding Form I-590. Comments due 10/26/05. (70 FR 56181, 9/26/05)
USCIS to Increase Filing Fees
USCIS announces filing fee increases by amounts ranging from $5 to $20. The new fees take effect October 26, 2005. (70 FR 56182, 09/26/05)
DOL Wage Determination Decisions on Federal and Federally-Assisted Construction Projects
DOL issues general wage determination decisions on federal and federally-assisted construction projects for specified classes of contract laborers and mechanics. (70 FR 55924, 9/23/05)
DHS Waives Certain Laws and Regulations to Complete Barriers Along International Border in California
DHS Secretary Chertoff waives certain laws, regulations and other legal requirements in order to complete construction of fences and roads along the international land border of the U.S. in California as prescribed in the 1996 IIRIRA. (70 FR 55622, 9/22/05)
DOL Issues Wage Determination Decisions on Federal and Federally-Assisted Construction Projects
DOL issues general wage determination decisions on federal and federally-assisted construction projects for specified classes of contract laborers and mechanics. (70 FR 54771, 9/16/05)
DHS Identifies New POEs for US-VISIT Implementation
DHS identifies additional POEs that will begin processing alien individuals in US-VISIT in 2005. Start dates vary, but all listed POEs will begin biometric data collection as part of US-VISIT processing no later than December 31, 2005. (70 FR 54398, 9/14/05)
DOS Final Rule Amends Passport Regulations
DOS publishes final rule concerning changes to its regulations regarding passport amendments, replacement passports and unpaid fees. This rule takes effect 9/26/05. (70 FR 53922, 9/13/05)
DOL Wage Determination Decisions on Federal and Federally-Assisted Construction Projects
DOL issues general wage determination decisions on federal and federally-assisted construction projects for specified classes of contract laborers and mechanics. (70 FR 53691, 9/9/05)
Notice of Allocations of Targeted Assistance Grants to States for Refugee Services
Final notice from HHS regarding availability of funds for fiscal year 2005 Targeted Assistance Program grants to states for services to refugees under the Refugee Resettlement Program. (70 FR 52408, 9/2/05)
DOS Final Rule on Implementation of E-3 Visa
DOS final rule implements the E-3 visa for Australian specialty occupation workers. (70 FR 52292, 9/2/05)
Extension of TPS for Sudan
DHS has extended for 18 months the designation of Sudan for TPS, until May 2, 2007. The re-registration period ends on November 1, 2005. (70 FR 52429, 9/2/05)
Extension of TPS for Burundi
DHS has extended for 12 months the designation of Burundi for TPS, until November 2, 2006. The re-registration period ends on November 1, 2005. (70 FR 52425, 9/2/05)
CBP/DOS Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Passport Requirements
CBP and DOS invite comments on implementation of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Action of 2004 requirement that, by 1/1/08, U.S. citizens and nonimmigrants may enter the U.S. only with passports or such alternatives as designated by DHS. (70 FR 52037, 9/1/05)
ORR Awards Grant to HIAS to Aid in Refugee Marriage Enrichment Projects
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) announces a program award in the amount of $200,000 to the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society to provide additional training and technical assistance to organizations implementing Refugee Marriage Enrichment projects. (70 FR 51357, 8/30/05)
USCIS Adjusts Filing Fees for AAO Appeals and MTRs
USCIS adjusts filing fees for appeals of, and motions to reopen or reconsider, any decision under immigration laws in any proceedings other than BIA appeals under 8 CFR 1003.1(b). This fee adjustment applies to the types of cases under AAO jurisdiction. (70 FR 50954, 8/29/05)
DOL Modifies General Wage Determination Decisions
DOL announces modifications to its general wage determination decisions for Federal and Federally Assisted Construction. (70 FR 50418, 8/26/05)
DOL Amendment on Implementation of Wage Determinations Website
DOL amends its regulations to allow for full implementation of the Wage Determinations OnLine (WDOL) Internet website as the source for federal contracting agencies to use when obtaining wage determinations issued by the DOL for certain service and construction contracts. (70 FR 50887, 8/26/05)
DOS Correction to Secondary Student Exchange Visitor Program Rule
DOS corrects its proposed rule published 8/12/05 (70 FR 47152) regarding the requirements of criminal background checks for those involved in administering the Exchange Visitor Program for secondary school students. (70 FR 49515, 8/24/05)
Extension of TPS for Liberia and Correction
USCIS notice and correction on the extension of TPS designation for Liberia for 12 months, until 10/1/06. The 60-day re-registration period begins 8/16/05 and will remain in effect until 10/17/05. (70 FR 50392, 8/26/05) (70 FR 48176, 8/16/05)
DHS Proposes to Close Noyes, MN POE and Extend Limits of Pembina, ND POE
DHS announces the proposed closure of the port of entry of Noyes, Minnesota, and extension of the limits of the port of entry of Pembina, North Dakota, to include the rail facilities located at Noyes. Comments due 10/11/05. (70 FR 4 7151 , 8/12/05)
DOS Proposes Rule on Secondary School Students Regulations
DOS announces proposed amendments to existing regulations governing the Exchange Visitor Program for secondary school students to impose new program administration requirements. Comments due 10/11/05. (70 FR 47152, 8/12/05)