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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 Final Rule on Entry Under NAFTA
INS final rule on the temporary entry for business persons under the NAFTA provisions. (63 FR 1331, 1/9/98)
DOS Interim Rule on Visas for Nonimmigrants to Overstay
DOS interim rule outlining the procedures for the issuance of new nonimmigrant visas in the applicant's native country for instances when a person has overstayed in the U.S. Waivers for extraordinary circumstances are also discussed. Comments are due by 3/9/98. (63 FR 669, 1/7/98)
INS Proposed Rule for Tracking H-1B and H-2B Petitions
INS proposed rule explaining in detail the new method by which the Service tracks the number of H-1B and H-2B petitions approved in a fiscal year and by removing incorrect references in the regulation regarding the tracking mechanism. (62 FR 67764, 12/30/97)
DOS Interim Rule on Acceptance of Affidavits of Support
DOS interim rule on accepting Affidavits of Support by consular posts abroad. Comments are due by 2/27/98. (62 FR 67563, 12/29/97)
DOS Interim Rule on Grounds of Ineligibility
DOS interim rule implementing IIRIRA which added new grounds of inadmissibility and also incorporates into regulations a delegation of authority from INS on 212(a)(1)(A)(ii) waivers of inadmissibility. Also makes miscellaneous technical corrections. Comments due by 2/27/98. (62 FR 67564, 12/29/97)
USIA Removes Czech Republic from Skills List
USIA notice removing the Czech Prepublic from the Exchange Program Skills List and releasing those countries without skills lists from complying with the Skills List obligation. (62 FR 67431, 12/24/97)
Executive Order Suspending Entry of UNITA Persons
A Presidential Proclamation suspending entry for senior Officials of the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola, UNITA, and Adult Members of Their Immediate Families. A separate proclamation outlines U.S. relations with UNITA. (62 FR 65987, 12/16/97)
EOIR Guidance Regarding Benefits for Battered Aliens
EOIR notice of guidance and rescission of prior order providing that certain categories of individuals who have been subjected to battery or extreme cruelty are eligible for certain federal, state, and local public benefits. Notice is effective 11/23/97. (62 FR 65285, 12/11/97)
SSA Proposed Rule Permitting DOS and INS To Collect Information for Assigning SSNs
SSA proposed rule permitting DOS and INS to collect information needed to assign Social Security Numbers to aliens. (62 FR 63681, 12/2/97)
INS Final Rule for the Chinese Students Protection Act of 1992
INS final rule for the 1992 Chinese Students Protection Act which finalizes the procedures by which the spouses and children of CSPA beneficiaries who have been temporarily residing in the United States may become lawful permanent residents of this country. (62 FR 63259, 11/28/97)
INS on Proof of Citizenship
The Attorney General with the INS release interim guidance on providing proof of citizenship called for by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. (62 FR 61344, 11/17/97)
INS Interim Rule on Prima Facia Review for Self-Petitioning Battered Spouse/Child
INS interim rule to allow review of the I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er) or Special Immigrant, filed by a battered spouse or child under the Violence Against Women Act, to determine whether a prima facie case has been established. (62 FR 60769, 11/13/97)
INS Notice of TPS Designation for Sierra Leone
The Attorney General has granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to eligible persons from Sierra Leone. The effective dates are from November 4, 1997, to November 3, 1998. Included is notice with corrections. (62 FR 59736, 11/4/97) (62 FR 61167, 11/14/97)
INS Notice of TPS Designation for Burundi
The Attorney General has granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to eligible persons from Burundi. The effective dates are from November 4, 1997, to November 3, 1998. (62 FR 59735, 11/4/97)
INS Notice of TPS Designation for Sudan
The Attorney General has granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to eligible persons from the Sudan. The effective dates are from November 4, 1997, to November 3, 1998. (62 FR 59737, 11/4/97)
EOIR Clarifying Procedures for 245(i) Adjustment Filings
EOIR interim rule amending the date from 10/1/97 to 10/23/97 for when 245i adjustments must be filed and clarifying the procedure for paying when filing in conjunction with motions to reopen or reconsider. Rule effective 10/23/97 and comments must be received by 12/22/97. (62 FR 205, 10/23/97)
INS Interim Rule on Affidavits of Support
INS interim rule that a sponsor who files an affidavit of support under INA 213A for an intending immigrant incurs an obligation that may be enforced by a civil action. Rule is effective on 12/19/97, with comments due by 2/17/98. (62 FR 54346, 10/20/97) (62 FR 64048, 12/3/97)
DOS Notice Designating Foreign Terrorists
DOS designation of foreign terrorist organizations. (62 FR 52649, 10/8/97)
INS Interim Rule on Suspension of Deportation and Cancellation of Removal
INS/EOIR interim rule establishing a procedure for processing suspension of deportation and cancellation of removal and adjustment of status cases. Rule is effective on 10/1/97, with comments due by 12/1/97. (62 FR 51760, 10/3/97)
INS Notice Adding Slovenia to Visa Waiver Pilot Program
INS interim rule adding Slovenia to the list of countries authorized to participate in the Visa Waiver Pilot Program and designating Ireland as a permanent participating country (formerly with probationary status). Rule is effective on 9/30/97, with comments due by 12/1/97. (62 FR 50998, 9/30/97)
INS Guidelines for States on Pilot Programs to Deny Documentation to Undocumented Individuals
INS notice with guidelines under which states may conduct pilot programs to deny driver's licenses and identification cards to aliens who are not lawfully present in the U.S. and inviting states to contact the INS to participate in such a pilot program. (62 FR 51147, 9/30/97)
INS Interim Rule on Acceptable Documents for Employment
INS interim rule amending list of acceptable documents for employment eligibility verification process as called for under IIRAIRA. Rule is effective on 9/30/97, with comments due by 12/1/97. (62 FR 52620, 10/8/97) (62 FR 51001, 9/30/97)
DOS Interim Rule on Visa Waiver Pilot Program
DOS interim rule extending the Visa Waiver Pilot Program to all countries that qualify and which are designated as countries whose nationals benefit from the waiver of the B-1/B-2 visa requirement. Rule eliminates probationary entry status. Comments are due by 10/30/97. (62 FR 51030, 9/30/97)
EOIR Regulation on 245(i) Adjustment of Status
EOIR interim rule allowing complete adjudication of timely filed section 245(i) adjustment applications after September 30, 1997. Rule effective 9/30/97, and comments must be received by 12/1/97. (62 FR 50999, 9/30/97)
Department of Education Privacy Act Notice on Education Benefits
Department of Education privacy act notice on the use of SAVE to permit the department to confirm the immigration status of alien applicants for higher education financial assistance. (62 FR 50994, 9/29/97)