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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
DHS Notice of Determination of Waiver for Construction of Border Wall in Texas (Del Rio Sector)
DHS notice that the DHS Secretary has determined that it is necessary to waive certain legal requirements in order to construct barriers and roads near the international border in the U.S. Border Patrol Del Rio Sector of Texas. The determination takes effect 10/27/25. (90 FR 48582, 10/27/25)
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DHS Notice of Determination of Waiver for Construction of Border Wall in New Mexico (El Paso Sector)
DHS notice that the DHS Secretary has determined that it is necessary to waive certain legal requirements in order to construct barriers and roads near the international border in the El Paso Sector of New Mexico. The determination takes effect 10/8/25. (90 FR 48163, 10/8/25)
DOL Interim Final Rule and Request for Comment Amending Hourly AEWR Determination
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USCIS Notice of Request to Collect Biographic Information on Immigration Forms
USCIS notice of request to collect biographic and employment information on immigration forms in accordance with EO 14161. Comments due 10/31/25. (90 FR 47318, 10/1/25).
HHS Notice of Revision of ORR Forms Regarding Unaccompanied Children Placement
HHS request for public comment regarding the revision of several ORR forms related to placement and transfer of unaccompanied children into ORR facilities. HHS is requesting a 180-day approval for this request under procedures for expedited processing. Comments due 12/1/25. (90 FR 46898, 9/30/25)
DHS Notice of Extension Without Change of DHS Form 7001
DHS Notice of extension without change of DHS Form 7001, Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman Request for Case Assistance Form. Comments are due 10/27/25. (90 FR 46231, 9/25/25)
Presidential Proclamation on Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant (H-1B) Workers
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Executive Order on the Gold Card
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USCIS NPRM on Weighted Selection Process for Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions
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DHS Notice of Determination of Waiver for Construction of Border Wall in California (San Diego Sector)
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DHS Notice of Termination of Temporary Protected Status Designation for Syria
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USCIS Notice of Reinstatement with Change of Request for Cancellation of a Public Charge Bond
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USCIS Notice of Implementation of 2025 Naturalization Civics Test
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DHS Announcement of Hungary’s Eligibility for Electronic System for Travel Authorization
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DHS Notice on New Collection of Social Media Identifier(s) on Immigration Forms
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DOS Final Rule Establishing a $1 Fee to Register for the Diversity Visa Lottery
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DHS Notice of Reinstatement with Change of Form I-945, Public Charge Bond
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DOL Notice of Revision of H-2A Temporary Agricultural Labor Certification Program
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EOIR Notice of Revision of Notice of Appeal From a Decision of an Immigration Judge
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DHS Notice of CBP Immigration Fees Required by HR-1 for Fiscal Year 2025
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