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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
USDA Final Rule on Agricultural Workers
This final rule removes the regulations of the USDA relating to special agricultural workers under section 210 of the Immigration and Nationality. (61 FR 2659, 1/29/96)
DOS Review of Visa Office Regulations
DOS final rule on review of visa regulations to determine whether they may be eliminated, shortened, or rewritten in a more understandable fashion. (61 FR 1832, 1/24/96)
DOS Interim Final Rule on Creation of S Visa
DOS interim final rule on the creation of a new nonimmigrant visa classification by adding section 101(a)(15)(S) to the INA. These regulatory amendments establish standards for the issuance of nonimmigrant visas under this classification. Comments are due by 3/25/96. (61 FR 1837, 1/24/96)
DOS Review of Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Regulations
DOS final rule reflecting the first publication of changes to 22 CFR, Chapter I. (61 FR 1834, 1/24/96)
DOS Final Rule with Changes to DV Lottery Rules
DOS final rule promulgates changes to the regulations implementing the Diversity Immigrant Program provided for in INA 201(a)(3), 201(e), 203(c), and 204(a)(1)(G), as amended. (61 FR 1523, 1/22/96)
DOS Final Rule on Olympic Games Visas
DOS final rule with temporary changes due to 1996 Summer Olympic Games, including allowing posts to process NIVs regardless of applicant's place of residence or physical presence, and waivers of passport and photograph requirement at the time of NIV application and issuance. (61 FR 1521, 1/22/96)
INS Notice of Applicant Processing under Family Unity Program
INS final rule provides a means by which certain eligible aliens may obtain permanent resident status under the Family Unity Program created by the Immigration Act of 1990. This rule also provides voluntary departure and work authorization for certain eligible immigrants. (60 FR 66062, 12/21/95)
INS Final Rule Modifying Filing Procedures for H-1Bs Involving Multiple Beneficiaries
INS final rule allowing a petitioner to file a single petition even when the beneficiaries listed on the petition will be applying at different consulates or for entry into the US at different POEs. (62 FR 62021, 12/4/95)
INS Notice on Form I-9 Project
INS invites applications from parties interested in participating in a demonstration project dealing with the electronic production or storage of a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Form. Comments are due by 1/29/96. (60 FR 61629, 11/30/95)
DOL Rule on Off-Campus Work Authorization for F-1s
The DOL amends regulations relating to attestations by employers seeking to use nonimmigrant foreign (F-1) students in off-campus work extending the period of applicability of attestations through 9/30/96, the expiration date of the F-1 program. (60 FR 61209, 11/29/95)
DOS Extends Travel Restriction to Libya
DOS public notice of the extension of the restriction on the use of the U.S. passport for travel to, in, and through Libya due to unsettled relations between the U.S> and Libya. (60 FR 58129, 11/24/95)
DOJ Final Rule on Authority of BIA
This final rule expands the circumstances under which the Chairman may designate the Chief Attorney Examiner of the EOIR as an alternate Board Member. Also changes procedure for adjudicating certain types of motions. Final rule effective 11/15/95. (60 FR 57313, 11/15/95)
EOIR Request for Comment on Representation
EOIR comment request on whether the requirement that recognized organizations may charge only "nominal fees" should be changed. Comments due by 12/14/95. (60 FR 57200, 11/14/95)
INS Final Rule Updates Field Office Structure
INS final rule updates existing INS field office structure due to the reorganization effective January 14, 1994. (60 FR 57165, 11/14/95)
INS Final Rule on Subpoena Issuance Authority
INS final rule amends existing INS' regulations by adding the Assistant Chief Patrol Agency Officer position to the lists of those immigration officers who may issue and designate service of subpoenas under this section. (60 FR 56936, 11/13/95)
DOS Notice on Diversity Visa Program
DOS notice of proposed rule on certain amendments to the regulations implementing the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program provided for in sections 201(a)(3), 201(e), 203(c), and 204(a)(1)(G) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended. Comments due by 12/13/95. (60 FR 56961, 11/13/95)
DOL Proposes Rule on LCAs for H-1Bs
DOL proposed rule implementing provisions of the INA as it relates to H-1B labor condition applications and requirements. Comments are due 11/30/95. (60 FR 55339, 10/31/95)
DOL Final Rule on Seasonal Agricultural Workers
DOL final rule to remove regulations at 29 CFR parts 502 and 503, which were promulgated under Sec. 210A of the INA, as amended by IRCA. These regulations implement requirements of a special program for nonimmigrants in seasonal agricultural services which ended with FY1992. (60 FR 54803, 10/26/95)
INS Interim Rule on Soviet Scientists Act
INS interim rule on the classification of certain scientists of the Commonwealth of Independent States of the Former Soviet Union and the Baltic States as employment-based immigrants. Interim rule is effective as of 10/19/95, with written comments due by 12/18/95. (60 FR 54027, 10/19/95)
Presidential Memo on Alien Smuggling By Organized Crime
Presential Determination on the emergency resulting from undocumented individuals smuggled by organized crime. (60 FR 53675, 10/16/95)
USIA Final Rule on Foreign Medical Graduates
USIA final rule on the waiver of the two-year home-country physical presence requirement for foreign medical graduates. (60 FR 53122, 10/12/95)
DOL Interim Final Rule on F-1 Attestations
DOL amends regulations relating to attestations by employers seeking to use nonimmigrant foreign (F-1) students in off-campus work. Since existing attestations expire in September 1995, this rule extends the period of applicability of attestations through 11/30/95. (60 FR 49753, 9/27/95)
INS Notice on Extension of EAD for Salvadorans
INS notice granting an automatic extension until 1/31/96, of the validity of any Employment Authorization Document bearing an expiration date of 12/31/94, issued to a Salvadoran under Deferred Enforced Departure. Information on ABC settlement filing deadline also included. (60 FR 49921, 9/27/95)
DOL Notice of Enforcement on H-1B Regs
DOL notice of enforcement policy regarding a provision of the regulations governing the enforcement of labor condition applications for H-1B employers. (60 FR 49505, 9/26/95)
INS Rule on Ports of Entry Accepting Applications to Enter U.S.
INS final rule adds Daytona, FL, and Memphis, TN, as POEs where, except for transit from one part of foreign contiguous territory to another part of the same territory, an alien must make application for admission to the U.S. for direct transit without visa. (60 FR 49195, 9/22/95)