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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
INS Notice of Extension of TPS for Honduras
INS announces the extension of the designation of Honduras under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. TPS for Honduras will now expire on July 5, 2003. (67 FR 22451, 5/3/02)
INS Rule Bars Release of Detainee Information
INS interim rule barring the public release of information on INS detainees by any non-federal provider of detention services, and clarifying that all such requests for information be directed to the INS. The rule is retroactive to April 17, 2002. (67 FR 19508, 4/22/02)
DOJ Updates Policy Guidance Regarding Limited English Proficiency
DOJ policy guidance on Title IV’s prohibition against national origin discrimination as it affects limited English proficient persons. The guidance supplants previous guidance published on 1/19/01. (67 FR 19237, 4/18/02)
DOS Clarifies Status of INTELSAT Following Privatization
The State Department has published an interim rule clarifying earlier regulations regarding the status of INTELSAT and its international personnel following that organization’s privatization. Comments are due by 6/17/02. (67 FR 18821, 4/17/02)
INS Proposed Rule on Period of Admission for B-1/B-2 Visitors
INS proposed rule that would eliminate the minimum admission period for B-2 nonimmigrant visitors, reduce the maximum admission period for B-1 and B-2 visitors, and restrict B visitors' ability to extend stay or change to student status. (67 FR 18065, 4/12/02)
INS Interim Rule on Changing to F-1 or M-1 Nonimmigrant Status
INS interim rule prohibiting nonimmigrant visitors admitted in B-1 or B-2 status from pursuing a course of study prior to obtaining approval of a change to F-1 or M-1 student status. (67 FR 18061, 4/12/02)
DOS Revises Exchange Visitor Regulations
The State Department has published an interim rule revising portions of its existing Exchange Visitor Program regulations. The revisions correct inaccurate references to former regulations and to organizational offices and positions that no longer exist. (67 FR 17611, 4/11/02)
DOS Designates Certain Posts for Special Fee Payment Procedures
The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services has designated additional foreign service posts for participation in the new immigrant visa application processing fee payment system and the fee for review of and assistance with the Affidavit of Support. (67 FR 16483, 4/5/02)
INS Proposed Rule on User Fees for Certain Commercial Vessel Passengers
INS proposed rule would implement a $3 user fee for certain commercial vessel passengers, as promulgated in Pub. L. No. 107-77 (the FY2002 Department of Justice Appropriations Act). Comments to the rule are due by May 3, 2002. (67 FR 15753, 4/3/02)
INS Increases the Immigration User Fee
INS has amended its regulations at § 286.2(a) by removing the specific immigration user fee amount of $6 and inserting a more general reference to the fee prescribed in INA § 286(d). The FY2002 budget bill for the agency raised the fee from $6 to $7. (67 FR 15333, 4/1/02)
DOS Proposes Adjustments to Schedule of Fees for Consular Services
The Department of State has issued a proposed rule that would increase most fees for consular services, streamline the Schedule of Fees to render it more user-friendly, and make certain technical changes relating to passport fees. Comments on the proposal are due by 4/29/02. (67 FR 14895, 3/28/02)
DOS Amends Eligibility for Automatic Revalidation of Expired Visa
DOS interim rule, effective 4/1/02, amending 22 CFR § 41.112(d) to preclude automatic revalidation of expired visas under this section for nationals of countries ID’d as ‘terrorist-sponsoring’ states, and for aliens who apply for new visas during their trip abroad. (67 FR 10322, 3/7/02)
President Suspends Entry into U.S. of Certain Zimbabweans
President Bush has suspended the entry into the U.S. as immigrants or nonimmigrants of senior members of the government of Robert Mugabe, and other persons set forth in Presidential Proclamation 7524. (67 FR 8857, 2/26/02)
DOS Implements § 403 of USA PATRIOT Act
DOS interim rule that sets forth conditions for the use, protection, dissemination and destruction of criminal history records provided to the DOS by the FBI, pursuant to §403 of the USA PATRIOT Act. The rule also amends the DOS’s fingerprinting procedures. (67 FR 8477, 2/25/02)
DOS Extends Ban on Use of U.S. Passports for Travel to Iraq
The Department of State has extended, once again, the ban on the use of U.S. passports for travel to, in, or through Iraq, citing continued 'hazardous' conditions for U.S. citizens. (67 FR 8572, 2/25/02)
INS Interim Rule Terminates Argentina’s Participation in the VWP
INS interim rule terminating Argentina’s participation in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), effective 2/21/02. Argentine nationals will now need to acquire a visa before traveling to the U.S. Comments to the rule are due by 4/22/02. (67 FR 7943, 2/21/02)
DOJ Proposed Rule to Enact Procedural Reforms at the BIA
DOJ proposed rule that would make a number of procedural reforms at the Board of Immigration Appeals, including cutting the number of BIA Members from 19 to 11.(67 FR 7309, 2/19/02)
Advance Copy of DOJ Proposed Rule to Enact Procedural Reforms at the BIA
The Justice Dept. has filed with the Office of the Federal Register a proposed rule that would make a number of procedural reforms at the Board of Immigration Appeals, including cutting the number of BIA Members from 19 to 11.
DOS Updates List of Countries Prohibiting Longshore Work by US Crews
The State Department has published a proposed rule updating the list of countries whose laws prohibit crewmembers on U.S. ships from performing longshore work. (67 FR 6447, 2/12/02)
DOJ Prohibiting Aviation Training of Certain Individuals Without Prior Notification
DOJ notice that the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (PL 107-71) bans flight training for aircraft above a certain weight for any alien unless the flight school notifies the Attorney General but temporarily grants advance consent for certain aliens. Effective 2/8/02. (67 FR 6051, 2/8/02)
Treasury Implements Law Concerning Firearms and Nonimmigrants
The Treasury Department has implemented PL 105-277 prohibiting the transfer to and possession of firearms and ammunition by nonimmigrant aliens in the U.S. In addition, nonimmigrants bringing such items into the U.S. for hunting or sporting purposes must obtain an import permit. (67 FR 5422, 2/5/02)
INS Notice of Extension of TPS for Angola
INS announces the extension of the designation of Angola under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. TPS for Angola will now expire on March 29, 2003. (67 FR 4997, 2/1/02)
INS Publishes T Visa Regulations
INS interim rule on the new T nonimmigrant classification, created by §107(e) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. The rule contains the essential elements that applicants must demonstrate, application procedures and evidentiary guidance. (67 FR 4783, 1/31/02)
INS Reopens Comment Period for 1998 Juvenile Processing Rule
INS has reopened the comment period to a July 24, 1998 proposed rule that would, among other things, establish procedures for processing juveniles in Service custody. Comments under the reopened period are due by March 15, 2002. (67 FR 1670, 1/14/02)
DOS Implements § 423 of USA Patriot Act
Pursuant to § 423 of the USA Patriot Act, the State Department amends 22 CFR § 42.21 to add to the definition of 'immediate relatives' the widows and children whose spouses/parents were the victims of the terrorist acts of 9/11/01. (67 FR 1414, 1/11/02)