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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 Updates Regulation on Issuance of Replacement Visas
The State Department is updating and clarifying its regulation at 22 CFR § 42.74, pertaining to the issuance of replacement visas, by deleting a citation which is no longer in force and making some additional editorial changes. (67 FR 1415, 1/11/02)
INS Final Rule on New Fees Starting 2/19/02
The fee adjustments proposed last August (66 FR 41456), have been implemented, without change, in an INS final rule. Applications or petitions "mailed, postmarked, or otherwise filed" on or after 2/19/02, require the new fee. (66 FR 65811, 12/21/01)
DOL Implements Web-Based LCA System
Recognizing operational problems with the LCA faxback system, DOL issues final rule establishing electronic filing of labor condition applications. Rule also creates new Form ETA 9035E, and facilitates frequent filings by same employer. (66 FR 63297, 12/5/01)
INS Notice of Effectiveness of New Form N-400
INS notice announces implementation of the new version of Form N-400. The new edition will be the only one useable for filing as of 1/1/02. (66 FR 57737, 11/16/01)
INS Obtains Approval of Practitioner Fraud Forms
INS notice of approval of new forms to implement a Practitioner Fraud Pilot Program. (66 FR 57486, 11/15/01)
INS Amends Custody Review Process
INS amends its rules on the review process with respect to long-term detention of persons subject to final orders of removal, deporation or exclusion, in light of the Supreme Court decision in Zadvydas v. Davis. (66 FR 56967, 11/14/01)
DOT Withdraws Rule on Drivers' Licenses
A Transportation Department proposed rule that would have implemented IIRAIRA provisions on state-issued drivers' licenses is withdrawn in light of the repeal of that legislative provision and the overwhelmingly negative comments. (66 FR 56261, 11/7/01)
DOJ Request for Comments on Detainees Communications with Attorneys Being Monitored
DOJ interim rule for comment on the change to allow monitoring of communications between detainees and their attorneys where a determination is made that it is necessary to deter violence or terrorism. Notice of the monitoring must be given. (66 FR 55062, 10/31/01)
EOIR Interim Rule on Change to Custody Orders
EOIR interim rule for comment amending regulations to expand the provision to provide for a 10-day automatic stay of release while INS seeks BIA review of an IJ's release from custody order where the INS ordered the person held without bond or set a bond of more than $10,000. (66 FR 54909, 10/31/01)
DOS Amends List of Visa Classification Symbols
DOS amends its list of visa classifications to reflect INS' decision to have separate classifications for each of spouses, parents and children of U-1 and T-1 principals, and to add dependents of SN categories. (66 FR 53711, 10/24/01)
DOS Amends Q-2 Visa Regulations
DOS amends its rules on the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program by adding requirements regarding the certification letter and moving a description of the factual elements that must be proven to a different regulation. (66 FR 52500, 10/16/01)
INS Implements Special Immigrant Category for Broadcasters
INS interim rule implements the Special Immigrant Status for Certain United States International Broadcasting Employees Act, establishing an immigrant category for broadcasters with the U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors or its grantees. (66 FR 51819, 10/11/01)
INS Finalizes Removal of Burma from Guam Waiver Program
INS final rule removing Burma (Union of Myanmar) from the list of countries authorized to participate in the Guam Visa Waiver Program. (66 FR 51821, 10/11/01)
DOS Foreign Terrorist Organization Re-Designations
The Secretary of State re-designates several organizations as foreign terrorist organizations. (66 FR 51088, 10/5/01)
DOS Designates Additional Fee Payment Posts
DOS designates additional posts to participate in the new immigrant visa application processing fee system and in the program for fees for affidavit of support assistance. (66 FR 49995, 10/1/01)
INS Defers Transfer of H-2A Authority to DOL
INS further defers, until October 1, 2002, the delegation of authority to DOL to adjudicate H-2A agricultural worker petitions. (66 FR 49514, 9/28/01)
Comment Period Re-Opened on H-2A Process
DOL reopens the comment period, until October 29, 2001, for the proposed restructuring of the fees and processes for H-2A agricultural worker applications. (66 FR 49328, 9/27/01)
Transfer of H-2A Process to DOL Is Further Deferred
DOL further defers, until September 27, 2002, the delegation of authority from INS to DOL to adjudicate H-2A agricultural worker petitions. (66 FR 49275, 9/27/01)
President Blocks Certain Transactions With Persons Connected to Terrorism
Executive Order declaring state of emergency and blocking property transfers and transactions with certain listed individuals and organizations. (66 FR 49079, 9/25/01)
Executive Order Prohibiting Transactions with Individuals Identified as Potential Terrorists
Executive Order 13224 of 9/23/01 blocks the property of and prohibits transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism. (66 FR 49079, 2/5/03)
DOS Cancels OF 156K Form
The Department of State cancelled the following Optional Form: OF 156K, Nonimmigrant Fiance(e) Visa Application. This form is now a State Department form (DS Form 2052). Effective 9/24/01. (66 FR 48876, 9/24/01)
Privacy Act Notice on Worksite Enforcement Records
Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), INS, proposes to modify the following system of records-previously published December 16, 1999 regarding worksite enforcement records. (66 FR 48890, 9/24/01)
INS Implements Walters v. Reno
INS provides information on filing motions under Walters v. Reno with respect to improper INS implementation of the the civil document fraud provisions of INA section 274C. (66 FR 48480, 9/20/01)
INS Rule on Extension of Custody Period
INS interim rule on regulations on the period of time after an alien's arrest within which the Service must make a determination whether the alien will be continued in custody or released on bond or recognizance. Rule is effective 9/17/01 and comments are due by 11/19/01. (66 FR 48334, 9/20/01)
INS Seeks Comment on Bs and Construction Work
INS advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on how to define "building and construction" for purposes of ineligibility for B-1 classification. Comments are due by 11/19/01. (66 FR 48223, 9/19/01)