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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 Proposed Rule on Waiver of Visa or Passport Requirements
INS proposed rule to permit district directors to waive nonimmigrant visa or passport requirements under section 212(d)(4)(A) if satisfied that a nonimmigrant alien is unable to present these documents because of an unforeseen emergency. Comments due by 6/13/95. (60 FR 19001, 4/14/95)
USIA Interim Final Rule with J-1 Regulations on Waivers
USIA interim final rule regarding waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement as it applies to international medical graduates. Comments are due by 5/3/95. (60 FR 16785, 4/3/95)
INS Proposed Rule on Alternative Deportation Procedures
INS proposed rule to establish alternative administrative deportation procedures for aliens who have been convicted of aggravated felonies, are not admitted for permanent residence and not eligible for any relief from deportation. Comments due by 5/30/95. (60 FR 16386, 3/30/95)
INS Final Rule to Charge Fees at Ports of Entry
INS final rule amends the regulations to implement pilot programs to charge fees for inspection service provided to selected land border Ports-of-Entry (POEs). (60 FR 16039, 3/29/95)
DOJ Advises on Consular Contacts/Exclusion
DOJ interim rule revises the list of countries with which the U.S. has existing treaties requiring immediate communication with appropriate consular or diplomatic officers whenever nationals of those countries are detained in exclusion or expulsion proceedings. (60 FR 16042, 3/29/95)
INS Interim Rule Includes Ireland in Visa Waiver Pilot Program
INS interim rule with request for comments to amend its regulations to extend the Visa Waiver Pilot Program to nationals of Ireland. Interim rule is effective 4/1/95, with comments due by 5/30/95. (60 FR 15855, 3/28/95)
Correction on Migrant/Seasonal Agricultural Workers Regulations
DOL correction to migrant and seasonal agricultural worker protection regulations in the CFR. (60 FR 15232, 5/23/95)
DOS Final Rule with Table of NIV Symbols
DOS final rule with new table of immigrant visa symbols. (60 FR 10499, 2/27/95)
INS Final Rule on Naturalizations in the Philippines
INS final rule adopts without change, an interim rule published on May 27, 1993 by the INS which amended the existing fee schedule and allows for the naturalization of certain natives of the Philippines. Effective 2/22/95. (60 FR 9773, 2/22/95)
Visa Waiver Pilot Program Extended
INS notice announcing the extension of the Visa Waiver Pilot Program (VWPP) until September 30, 1996. (60 FR 9699, 2/21/95)
USIA Final Rule on Au Pair Program
USIA final rule on its oversight and administration of au pair programs. (60 FR 8547, 2/15/95)
Presidential Memo on Deterring Illegal Immigration
A memorandum from President Clinton on the administrations policies for deterring illegal immigration. (60 FR 7885, 2/7/95)
DOS Interim Rule on Transitional Diversity Program
DOS interim rule to create a basis for initiating the necessary processing of those immigrant visas authorized during the first three fiscal years of the Transitional Diversity Program, but not used during that period. (60 FR 7443, 2/8/95)
DOL Issues Notice on H-2B Procedures
DOL notice revising procedures for processing H-2B applications in nonagricultural occupations, including revised standards for determining the temporary nature of a job under the H-2B classification. (60 FR 7216, 2/7/95)
INS Final Rule on Administrative Naturalization Process
INS final rule implementing an administrative naturalization process since naturalizations are processed to completion within INS and the role of the courts limited to administration of the oath of allegiance in some circumstances, and judicial review of administrative denials. (64 FR 6647, 2/3/95)
DOL Final Rule on LCAs for H1Bs
On 12/20/94 in the Federal Register, the ETA and the ESA of the Department of Labor issued regulations governing the filing and enforcement of labor condition applications filed by employers seeking to employ foreign workers under the H-1B nonimmigrant visa classification. (59 FR 243, 12/20/94)
DOL Interim Final Rule on Student Off-Campus Work Authorization
On December 15, 1994, the DOL interim final rule on Foreign Students Attestations by Employers for Off-Campus Work Authorization was published in the Federal Register. (59 FR 240, 12/15/94)
USIA Interim Final Rule on Au Pair Program
USIA interim final rule governing the oversight and administration of au pair programs. (59 FR Unknown, 12/14/94)
Expiration of DED for Salvadorans Regulation
INS notice, dated 12/6/94, of the expiration of deferred enforced departure for nationals of El Salvador. Effective date is December 31, 1994.
INS Final Rule on Rules and Procedures for Asylum or Withholding of Deportation
INS final rule, dated 12/5/94, streamlining the adjudication of asylum applications submitted to the INA with rules and procedures for adjudication of applications for asylum or withholding of deportation and for employment authorization. Effective 1/4/95.
DOS Interim Rule for Adjustment of Status 90 Day Bar
DOS interim rule on the prohibition of the issuance of an immigrant visa to an alien for ninety days following an alien's departure from the U.S. unless the alien was maintaining a lawful nonimmigrant status at the time of departure. (59 FR Unknown, 10/11/94)
INS Issues 245(i) Adjustment of Status Interim Rule
INS issued an interim rule with request for comments on regulations to allow certain person in the U.S. to adjust status to that of a lawful permanent resident before 10/1/97. (59 FR 51091, 10/7/94)
INS Proposed Rule Prohibits Foreign Employers from Filing H, O, and P Petitions
INS proposed rule, dated 8/15/94, to prohibit foreign employers from directly filing petitions for H, O, and P nonimmigrants. It is intended to bring the these categories into conformity with the employer sanctions provisions. Comments are due by 10/14/94.
INS Issues Final Rule on H-1Bs, Os, and Ps
INS final rule amending, among other things, the eligibility requirements for the H-1B, O, and P nonimmigrant classifications. Rule also provides new filing procedures and eligibility standards. Effective 8/15/94. (59 FR 41818, 8/15/94)
DOS Final Rule on Immigrant Visa Applications
DOS final rule amending immigrant visa regulations to make clear that the Department has the authority to determine where an alien's immigrant visa application shall be processed. Rule is effective 9/6/94. (59 FR 39952, 8/5/94)