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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 Announces Removal of TWOV Limitation for Russia
DOS interim Rule, effective 6/15/01, removes Russia from the list of countries that are ineligible to transit without visa (TWOV). Written comments may be submitted 60 days from 8/14/01. (66 FR 32540, 6/15/01)
INS Announces Russia Eligible for TWOV Privileges
INS announces removing Russia from the list of countries whose citizens or nationals are ineligible for Transit Without Visa (TWOV) Privileges to the United States. Interim rule effective 6/15/01. (66 FR 32529, 6/15/01)
INS Interim Child Citizenship Regulations
INS interim regulations implement Title I of the Child Citizenship Act, regarding applications for certification of citizenship for children residing within and outside the U.S. Comments due 8/13/01. (66 FR 32137, 6/13/01)
INS Publishes H-1C Nurses Regulations
INS interim rule implementing the Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Act of 1999 (NRDAA) by providing instruction on the filing and adjudication of petitions for H-1C classification. Interim rule is effective as of 6/11/01 with comments due by 8/10/01. (66 FR 31107, 6/11/01)
INS Regulation on Premium Processing Program
INS notice that effective 6/1/01, I-129 petitioners in all categories except H-1B, TN and R, can request 15-day processing for a $1,000 additional fee. H-1Bs, TNs and Rs will be added 7/31/01. (66 FR 29682, 6/1/01)
INS Notice on LIFE Late Legalization/Family Unity Regulations
INS notice on the LIFE one-year application period for adjustment of status of persons subject to any one of three late legalization lawsuits related to IRCA and implementing LIFE family unity provisions. Correction includes correct mailing address. (66 FR 45694, 8/29/01) (66 FR 29661, 6/1/01)
INS Interim Rule on Adjustment of Status for Certain Syrian Nationals
INS interim rule, effective 5/17/01, discusses eligibility requirements/application procedures that apply for adjustment of status, for certain Syrian nationals granted asylum, as provided by Public Law 106-378. Submit comments before 7/16/01. (66 FR 27445, 5/17/01)
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, 2002. Notice also includes late initial registration information. (66 FR 23269, 5/8/01)
INS Notice of Extension of TPS for Nicaragua
INS announces the extension of the designation of Nicaragua under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Program. TPS for Nicaragua will now expire on 7/5/02. Information on late initial registration is included. (66 FR 23271, 5/8/01)
Executive Order on Visa Restrictions on Burma's Senior Leaders
An executive order imposing sanctions, including visa restrictions on senior leaders, on Burma in order to encourage a transition to democratic rule, civilian government, and greater respect for human rights. (66 FR 20726, 4/24/01)
GAL List of H-2A Processing Locations
DOL publishes a list of centralized H-2A processing locations in each state from the General Administration Letters (GAL). (66 FR 19984, 4/18/01)
GAL on H-2As for Sheep and Goat Herders
DOL issues a General Administrative Letter (GAL) stating that sheep herders employed in connection with contracts for grazing land under power lines for vegetation management purposes should use the H-2A, not the H-2B, category. (66 FR 19525, 4/16/01)
DOS Interim Rule on V and K Regulations
State Dept. issues interim final regulations, effective 4/1/01 with comments due 6/1/01, to implement the new V and K visas. (66 FR 19390, 4/16/01)
GAL on H-2A Temporary Alien Agricultural LC Program
DOL issues General Administration Letter (GAL) clarifying procedural guidance for the notification process between employers and the State Employment Security Agency, regarding worker rejection and termination from H-2A temporary agricultural employment. (66 FR 18123, 4/5/01)
INS Notice of Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Angola
INS notice of the extension of Angola's TPS designation until 3/29/02. Notice also includes redesignation to include nationals of Angola (and aliens without nationality who last resided in Angola) who have been continuously physically present in the U.S. since 4/5/01. (66 FR 18111, 4/5/01)
DOL Delegation of Authorities and Responsibilities to ESA
Authority is delegated to Employment Standards Administration (ESA) regarding H-2A employer compliance, H-1C investigations and penalties, and enforcement of attestations for longshore workers, certain foreign student off-campus work rules, and LCAs. (66 FR 17761, 4/3/01)
DOS Reduces Border Crossing Card Fee for Certain Mexicans
DOS announced a final rule, effective 4/2/01, which authorizes consular officers to collect reduced fees for Mexican citizens under the age of 15 who are applying in Mexico for a machine-readable combined border crossing card and nonimmigrant visa. (66 FR 17510, 4/2/01)
INS Notice of Filing Instructions for V Nonimmigrant Status
INS indicates that it intends to accept Form I-539, accompanied by additional required documentation, as an application to change to V status. Comment is sought on the instructions describing the additional documentation. (66 FR 17576, 4/2/01)
INS Issues 245(i) Regulations
INS issues an interim final regulation governing the implementation of section 245(i) under the LIFE Act Amendments. In a change from past practice, INS will consider petitions filed as of the postmark date for these purposes. (66 FR 16383, 3/26/01)
DOS Updates Regulations for Special Immigrant Visa Classification
DOS interim rule, with request for comments, on a new special immigrant visa classification for certain international broadcasting employees effective 4/18/01. Immigrants are limited to 100 annually, excluding spouses and children. (66 FR 15349, 3/19/01)
INS Notice of Designation of TPS for El Salvador
INS notice of the designation of El Salvador for TPS until 9/9/02. Registration for nationals of El Salvador, who have been continuously physically present since 3/9/01 and continuously resided since in the U.S. since 2/13/01, runs from 3/9/01 to 9/9/02. (66 FR 14214, 3/9/01)
DOS Adds Os and Ps Visa Reissuance List
State Dept. amends its regulations to include Os and Ps among the nonimmigrant visas that can be reissued through the Visa Office. This regulation codifies existing practice. (66 FR 12737, 2/28/01)
DOL Publishes Corrections to H-1B Regulations
DOL publishes corrections on the interim final regulation regarding H-1B labor condition applications. (66 FR 10813, 2/20/01)
DOL Notice Extending H-1B Comment Period
DOL announces its extension of the comment period on the interim final regulation regarding H-1B labor condition applications, until April 23, 2001. (66 FR 10865, 2/20/01)
HHS Updates Proverty Guidelines for 2001
HHS updates its poverty guidelines to account for last year's increase in prices as meansured by the Consumer Price Index. This data is used in determining ability to provide support in connection with the affidavit of support (66 FR 10695, 2/16/01)