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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 Medical Students Resident Requirements
INS final rule relating to waivers of the two-year home country residence and physical presence requirement pursuant to a request by a State Department of Public Health, or its equivalent. (62 FR 18506, 4/16/97)
INS Notice on Inspection of ITI Passengers
INS notice that effective 4/1/97, carriers are required to present for inspection all international-to-international passengers transiting through the U.S. from one foreign country to another foreign country with one stop in the U.S. (62 FR 18653, 4/16/97)
INS Notice of the Expansion of Direct Mail Program
INS notice expanding the Direct Mail Program to filings of self-petitions by a battered spouse or child on Form I- 360. The Service will now require that all Forms I-360 be mailed directly to VSC to enable expedited processing. (62 FR 16607, 4/9/97)
INS Notice of TPS Designation for Liberia
INS notice extending the designation of Liberia under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for an additional 12 months (until March 28, 1998) and redesignating Liberia in accordance with sections 244(b)(3)(A) and (C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended. (62 FR 16608, 4/7/97)
INS Final Rule on Education Requirements for Naturalization Applicants
INS final rule relating to the educational requirements for naturalization of eligible applicants under section 312 of the Immigration and nationality Act (the Act), as amended by the Technical Corrections Act of 1994. (62 FR 15751, 4/2/97) (62 FR 12915, 3/19/97)
Republishing INS Index System Section M
DOJ Privacy Act System of Records that the INS Subsection M. is being redescribed as a separate system of records to improve the clarity and accuracy of the system description. (62 FR 10580, 3/7/97)
DOJ Notice of Modification of INS A-File and CIS
INS proposes to modify the following system of records which was previously published on April 8, 1996, (61 FR 15518): INS Alien File (A-File) and Central Index System (CIS), Justice/INS-001A. (62 FR 10582, 3/7/97)
INS Interim Rule of Extension of Stay for H-1A Nurse
INS interim rule amending the INS regulations by describing the procedures for an H-1A nurse to obtain an extension of stay based on Public Law 104-302, "[a]n Act to extend the authorized period of stay within the United States for certain nurses." (62 FR 10422, 3/7/97)
INS Interim Rule on Expedited Removal
INS interim rule implementing provisions of IIRIRA governing expedited and regular removal proceedings, handling of asylum claims, and other activities involving the apprehension, detention, hearing of claims, and ultimately the removal of inadmissible and deportable aliens. (62 FR 10311, 3/6/97)
INS Final Rule on Permanent Residence for Soviet Scientists
INS final rule that allows certain scientists and engineers from the former Soviet Union to apply for permanent residence under the Soviet Scientist Act of 1992. (62 FR 6707, 2/13/97)
INS Proposed Rule on Expedited Removal
INS rule proposes to amend INS and EOIR regulations governing the conduct of both expedited and regular removal proceedings, and handling of asylum claims. Comments due by 2/3/97. (62 FR 444, 1/3/97)
IIRAIRA Sentencing Guidlines
This amendment implements section 203 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRAIRA). Section 203 directs the Commission to amend the guidelines for offenses related to smuggling, transporting, or harboring illegal aliens. (62 FR 152, 1/2/97)
EOIR Final Rule on Expansion of BIA
EOIR final rule expanding the BIA to 15 permanent members, including 14 Board members and a Chairman. Final rule effective 11/22/96. (61 FR 54305, 11/22/96)
DOL Streamlines Regulations to Remove Duplicative Ones
DOL is removing duplicative immigration regulations from the Code of Federal Regulations for H-1As, D-1s, H-1s, and F-1s. These regulations will continue to appear in the Employment and Training Administration's regulations. (61 FR 51013, 9/30/96)
INS Proposed Rule for Children Born Abroad
INS proposed rule to amend its regulations relating to the naturalization of children born to or adopted by United States citizens abroad. Comments due by 11/12/96. (61 FR 47690, 9/10/96)
INS Interim Rule on Equal Treatment of Women in Acquisition of Citizenship
INS interim rule establishing procedures for certain U.S. citizen women to confer citizenship on their children born outside of the United States before noon EST on 5/24/34. Interim rule is effective 7/5/96, and written comments are due by 9/3/96. (61 FR 35111, 7/5/96)
EOIR Final Rule on BIA Motions and Appeals
EOIR final rule streamlining the motions and appeals practice before the BIA and establishing a centralized procedure for filing notices of appeal, fees, fee waiver requests, and briefs directly with the Board. Rule effective 7/1/96. (61 FR 18899, 4/29/96)
DOL Correction to Labor Certification Process for Researchers
DOL correction to the 4/22/96 proposed rule on the labor certification process for the permanent employment of researchers employed by colleges and universities. (61 FR 18650, 4/26/96)
DOL Proposed Rule on Labor Certifications for Researchers
DOL proposed rule amending regulations related to labor certification for permanent employment of immigrant aliens, changing the way that prevailing wage determinations are made for researchers employed by colleges and universities. (61 FR 17610, 4/22/96)
INS Notice that TPS for Liberians Extended
INS notice extending, until March 28, 1997, the Attorney General's designation of Liberia under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program provided for in Section 244A of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended. (60 FR 8076, 3/1/96)
INS Final Rule on Children of Widows/Widowers
INS final rule amending regulations by providing clarifying language and procedures for according immigrant status to children of widows or widowers who were not previously eligible for immigration benefits as derivative immediate relatives. Final rule effective 2/27/96. (61 FR 7206, 2/27/96)
DOS Final Rule on Passports for Minors
DOS final rule amends regulations regarding the basis for issuance and denial of passports to minors, both in custodial dispute and non- dispute situations. (61 FR 6505, 2/21/96)
DOS Correction on DV Lottery Final Rule
DOS corrects final rule on diversity visa (DV) lottery, amending the effective date of final rule to read 1/22/96 instead of 2/21/96 as originally printed. (61 FR 6111, 2/16/96)
Mexican and Canadian Nonresident Alien Border Crossing Cards
INS regulation revising the guidelines to clarify and standardize procedures for the application and issuance of border crossing cards to citizens and residents of Mexico or Canada who wish to enter the U.S. for business or pleasure. Comments due by 4/8/96. (60 FR 4374, 2/6/96)
Further Extension of Work Authorization for Salvodorans Under DED
INS notice of the grant of automatic extension of work authorization for Salvadorans under deferred enforced departure (DED) until 4/30/96. Salvadorans eligible under ABC settlement must mail an asylum application by 1/31/96 in order to remain eligible for settlement benefits. (60 FR 3053, 1/30/96)