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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 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)
INS Notice of Pilot Programs for Employment Eligibility
INS notice with guidelines under which employers may elect to participate in one or more of three pilot programs for employment eligibility confirmation to be conducted by the INS with the involvement of the Social Security Administration. (62 FR 48309, 9/15/97)
INS on Detention and Release of Criminal Aliens
INS/EOIR proposed rule amending the regulations by establishing a regulatory framework for the detention of criminal aliens pursuant to the Transition Period Custody Rules (TPCR) set forth in the IIRAIRA. (62 FR 48138, 9/15/97)
INS Final Rule on E Visas
INS final rule codifying existing policy guidelines on the E nonimmigrant treaty trader and treaty investor visa classification to ensure consistent adjudication of applications by INS and DOS. Corrections included. (62 FR 60122, 11/4/97) (62 FR 55458, 10/24/07) (62 FR 48137, 9/12/97)
DOS Final Rule on Documentation of Investor NIVs
DOS final rule incorporates into regulation the underlying principles of the treaty trader/treaty investor visa classification which have been published in the form of interpretive note material in Volume 9 of the State Department's Foreign Affairs Manual. (62 FR 48149, 9/12/97)
INS Pilot Program on Limiting Drivers Licenses and IDs to Illegal Aliens
INS notice of an OMB emergency approval request on a pilot program limiting issuance of driver's licenses and identification cards to illegal aliens. Comments are due by 11/3/97. (62 FR 46377, 9/2/97)
Legal Services Corporation Restricts Legal Assistance for Aliens
Legal Services Corporation (LSC) final rule which permits the use of non LSC funds for legal assistance to otherwise ineligible aliens who are victims of domestic abuse. (62 FR 45755, 8/29/97)
INS Notice of TPS Designation for Montserrat
INS notice designating Montserrat for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) pursuant to section 244(b)(1) of the Act. The designation is effective on August 28, 1997 and will remain in effect until August 27, 1998. (62 FR 47532, 9/9/97) (62 FR 45685, 8/28/97)
INS on ID Cards for American Indian/Northern Marianas
INS notice that in September 1997, it will produce two new cards to reduce the risk of fraud. The new cards are Form I-872, the American Indian Card, for U.S. citizens who are members of the Texas Band of the Kickapoo Indian Tribe and Form I-873, the Northern Marianas Card. (62 FR 44292, 8/20/97)
INS Notice of Change in Form I-551 (Alien Registration Card)
INS notice that it will produce the Form I-551, Alien Registration Receipt Card using an Integrated Card Production System (ICPS). The Service will transfer production of the ARC from the Immigration Card Facility (ICF) to the ICPS located at INS service centers. (62 FR 44146, 8/19/97)
INS on Inspection of Alien Crewmembers
INS proposed codification of the practice of authorizing multiple landing privileges for certain maritime crewmembers actively serving on board a limited number of commercial maritime cruise ships and ferries making regular trips to and from the U.S. Comments due by 10/14/97. (62 FR 43676, 8/15/97)
INS on LPR to Establish Seven Years of Lawful Domicile
INS final rule stating that a 212(c) eligible alien who has adjusted to lawful permanent resident status, pursuant to sections 245A or 210, may use the combined period as a lawful temporary resident and lawful permanent resident to establish seven years of domicile in the U.S. (62 FR 43466, 8/14/97)
DOS Fee for Diversity Immigrant Visas
DOS final rule on the fee for administration of the diversity visa lottery, effective 10/1/97. (62 FR 42665, 8/8/97)
INS Notice of TPS Designation for Bosnia-Hercegovina
INS notice extends, until 8/10/98, the designation of Bosnia-Hercegovina under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program provided for in Section 244 of the INA. The re-registration procedures become effective 8/1/97, and will remain in effect until 9/2/97. (62 FR 41420, 8/1/97)
DOJ Notice of Eligibility for Public Benefits
DOJ notice that the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA), provides that certain categories of aliens who have been subjected to battery or extreme cruelty in the U.S. are qualified aliens eligible for certain benefits. (62 FR 39874, 7/24/97)
INS Second Interim Rule on 245(i)
INS interim rule responding to public comments to reflect the new surcharge required of certain persons who are seeking to apply for adjustment pursuant to Section 245(i). Rule also amends the list of persons prohibited from applying for adjustment under IIRIRA. (62 FR 39417, 7/23/97)
USIA Interim Final Rule with Requirements For Au Pair Participants
USIA interim final rule enhancing oversight of au pair programs, including changes to the selection and screening requirements for participants and requiring attendance of six hours of academic credit and limiting the number of child care service hours. Comments due 7/28/97. (62 FR 34632, 6/27/97)
Extension of Immigrant Visa Validity Implementing Regulation
DOS final rule extending the period of validity of an immigrant visa to six months from four months from the date of issuance. Rule is effective 10/1/97. (62 FR 27693, 5/21/97)
Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts
U.S. Sentencing Commission notice of submission to Congress of amendments to the sentencing guidelines. (62 FR 26615, 5/14/97)
DOS Final Rule on Machine-Readable Nonimmigrant Visas (MRV)
DOS final rule modifies its regulations to allow for machine-readable visas (MRVs). The MRV is a durable, long-lasting adhesive foil designed the improve security and protect against counterfeiting and are affixed to passports. (62 FR 24332, 5/5/97)