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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
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)
DOS Seeks Comment on Bs and Construction Work
The State Dept. seeks comment on how to define 'building and construction' for purposes of ineligibility for B-1 classification. (66 FR 48225, 9/19/01)
DOS Designated AUC as Terrorist Organization
State Dept. announces the designation of the "United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia' (known as the "AUC") as a foreign terrorist organization. (66 FR 47054, 9/10/01)
INS Privacy Act Notice
INS proposes new provisions under the Privacy Act to allow information disclosures in six specified situations. (66 FR 46812, 9/7/01)
INS Issues V Visa Regulations
INS interim rule with regulations implementing the V nonimmigrant classification for certain spouses and children of lawful permanent residents that was added by section 1102 of the LIFE Act of 2000. The rule is effective on 9/7/01 and comments are due by 11/6/01. (66 FR 46697, 9/7/01)
DOS Notice of Cancellation of OF-156E
DOS notice cancelling Form OF-156E, Nonimmigrant Treaty/Inventory Visa Application, and announcing that Form DS-2051 has replaced it. (66 FR 46639, 9/6/01)
INS Notice of Extension of TPS for Somalia
INS notice that the designation of Somalia for TPS is extended until September 17, 2002. The re-registration period expires on December 3, 2001. (66 FR 46288, 9/4/01)
INS Notice of Extension of TPS for Sudan
INS notice that the designation of Sudan for TPS is extended until November 2, 2002. The re-registration period expires on November 29, 2001. (66 FR 46031, 8/31/01)
INS Notice of Extension of TPS for Burundi
INS notice that the designation of Burundi for TPS is extended until November 2, 2002. The re-registration period expires on November 29, 2001. (66 FR 46027, 8/31/01)
INS Notice of Extension of TPS for Sierra Leone
INS notice that the designation of Sierra Leone for TPS is extended until November 2, 2002. The re-registration period expires on November 29, 2001. (66 FR 46029, 8/31/01)
INS Provides Address for Release from Detention Requests
INS notice with the address where a detained individual must submit a written request for release on the ground that there is no significant likelihood that he will be removed in the reasonably foreseeable future, in accordance with Zadvydas v. Davis. (66 FR 44646, 8/24/01)
INS to Launch a Practitioner Fraud Pilot Program
INS request for emergency review from OMB to enable the launch the INS practitioner Fraud Pilot Program. Emergency review and approval will provide safeguards to encourage undocumented victims of immigration practitioner fraud to come forward and file complaints. (66 FR 43029, 8/16/01)
INS Issues K Regulations Implementing Section 1103 of the LIFE Act
INS interim rule with filing and adjudication procedures for K-3/K-4 nonimmigrant categories, where spouses of U.S. citizens and their children who are the beneficiaries of pending or approved visa petitions can be admitted as nonimmigrants and adjust while in the U.S. (66 FR 42587, 8/14/01)
INS Proposed Application/Petition Fee Adjustments
INS announces proposed fee adjustment and seeks public comments by 10/9/01. Current fees and proposed fees are listed. The new fees are expected to go into effect in January 2002. (66 FR 41456, 8/8/01)
INS Notice of Extension of TPS Designation for Monserrat
INS notice of the extension of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Montserrat, which is effective 8/27/01, and remains in effect for 12 months until 8/27/02. The 90-day re-registration period begins 8/3/01 and remains until 11/1/01. (66 FR 40834, 8/3/01)
DOL Amends Labor Certification Process
Effective 9/4/01, DOL's final rule permits employers to request conversion of certain permanent labor certification applications that were filed on or before 8/3/01, to reduction in recruitment. (66 FR 40584, 8/3/01)
DOL Announces Adverse Effect Wage Rates
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) announced 2001 adverse effect wage rates (AEWRs), allowable charges for meals, and maximum travel subsistence reimbursement for 2001. (66 FR 40298, 8/2/01)