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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
MOA Between the DOS Bureau of Consular Affairs and the Center for Excellence in Adoption Services
Notice that on 6/2/22, DOS entered into an agreement with the Center for Excellence in Adoption Services designating CEAS as an accrediting entity for the accreditation of agencies and approval of persons to provide adoption services in intercountry adoptions for five years. (87 FR 39582, 7/1/22)
DHS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Hummingbird System
DHS 60-day notice and request for comments on the Hummingbird System, which will be used by DHS to determine Afghan applicants’ eligibility to apply for a Special Immigrant Visa through Operation Allies Welcome, and to assist with processing and resettlement of parolees. (87 FR 39541, 7/1/22)
White House Releases Memo Extending and Expanding Eligibility for DED for Liberians
The White House announced the grant of DED and employment authorization through 6/30/24 for Liberian DED beneficiaries as of 6/30/22, and Liberian nationals who have been continuously present in the U.S. since 5/20/17. (87 FR 38871, 6/29/22)
DOJ Issuance of Technical Correction to 28 CFR §68.30(e)
DOJ issuance of a technical correction to an error in 28 CFR §68.30(e), which deals with disqualification of administrative law judges. (87 FR 38657, 6/29/22)
HHS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revision to Forms for Sponsors of Unaccompanied Children
HHS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to several forms used by the Unaccompanied Children (UC) Program to assess the suitability of potential sponsors. (87 FR 38158, 6/27/22)
CBP Notice Designating Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas's Tribal Card as Acceptable Travel Document
CBP notice designating the tribal card issued by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas as an acceptable travel document for purposes of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, effective 6/24/22. (87 FR 37879, 6/24/22)
ICE 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-352
ICE 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-352, Immigration Bond. Comments are due 8/23/22. (87 FR 37882, 6/24/22)
DHS and DOS Notice of Exemption from Inadmissibility for Certain Individuals Who Assisted the U.S. in Afghanistan
DHS and DOS notice exempting certain individuals who assisted the United States in Afghanistan from inadmissibility under INA §212(a)(3)(B). (87 FR 37522, 6/23/22)
DHS and DOS Notice of Exemption from Inadmissibility for Certain Afghan Civil Servants
DHS and DOS notice exempting certain individuals employed as civil servants in Afghanistan between 9/27/96 and 12/22/01, or after 8/15/21, from inadmissibility under INA §212(a)(3)(B). (87 FR 37524, 6/23/22)
DHS and DOS Notice of Exemption from Inadmissibility Due to Insignificant or Limited Material Support
DHS and DOS notice exempting individuals who provided insignificant or certain limited material support to a designated terrorist organization from inadmissibility under INA §212(a)(3)(B). (87 FR 37523, 6/23/22)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-907
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service. Comments are due 7/15/22. (87 FR 36141, 6/15/22)
USCIS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form G-325A
USCIS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form G-325A, Biographic Information (for Deferred Action). Comments are due 7/15/22. (87 FR 36140, 6/15/22)
DOL 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Revisions to Forms ETA-9141 and ETA-9165
DOL 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form ETA-9141; Form ETA-9141, Appendix A; and Form ETA-9165. (87 FR 35999, 6/14/22)
DOS Final Rule Implementing Vacatur of 2019 Diversity Visa Passport Rule
DOS final rule implementing the vacatur of the 2019 interim final rule (IFR) that required individuals to have a valid passport to participate in the diversity visa lottery by removing the amendments published in the 2019 IFR from the Code of Federal Regulations. (87 FR 35414, 6/10/22)
NARA Notice of Agency Records Schedules
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) notice with records schedules in which agencies propose to dispose of certain records. This notice includes USCIS records on the application for entrepreneur parole. (87 FR 35249, 6/9/22)
DOS Maintains the Designation of al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice maintaining the designation of al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to INA §219. (87 FR 35281, 6/9/22)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Revisions to Form I-693
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Comments are due 8/8/22. (87 FR 35241, 6/9/22)
DHS Notice of Special Student Relief for Cameroon
DHS notice suspending certain regulatory requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is Cameroon and who are experiencing severe economic hardship due to the situation in Cameroon. (87 FR 34701, 6/7/22)
DHS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on New Immigrant Military Members and Veterans Initiative Portal
DHS 60-day notice and request for comments on a new Immigrant Military Members and Veterans Initiative (IMMVI) portal to assist DHS in improving access to immigration services and VA health benefits for noncitizen current and former military members and their families. (87 FR 33499, 6/2/22)
DOS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Forms DS-156 and DS-160
DOS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application, and Form DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application. Comments are due 8/1/22. (87 FR 33571, 6/2/22)
DHS Notice of Closed Meeting of Homeland Security Advisory Council
DHS notice that the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) will meet in a closed meeting on 6/17/22. The notice states that “discussion will include information regarding threats facing the United States at the Southwest Border and how DHS plans to address those threats.” (87 FR 33500, 6/2/22)
CBP 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Revisions to Trusted Traveler Program Applications
CBP 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to the applications for CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs (SENTRI, FAST, and Global Entry) and the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card Program to add a third gender marker, “X.” Comments are due 8/1/22. (87 FR 33178, 6/1/22)
DHS Notice Regarding New Assessment of Customer Experience and Service Delivery Subcommittee
DHS notice stating that the Secretary directed the Homeland Security Advisory Council to establish a subcommittee which will provide findings and recommendations on how DHS can improve its customer experience and service delivery. (87 FR 32047, 5/26/22)
DHS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on New MPP Disenrollment Request System
DHS 60-day notice and request for comment on a new public-facing Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) Disenrollment Request website. Comments are due 7/22/22. (87 FR 31254, 5/23/22)
DOL 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Form ETA-9142B
DOL 30-day notice and request for comments on Form ETA-9142B, H-2B Application for Temporary Employment Certification. Comments are due 6/22/22. (87 FR 31259, 5/23/22)