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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
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DHS Notice of Special Student Relief for Ukraine
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DOS 30-day notice and request for comments on the MyTravelGov electronic account creation and validation portal for U.S. citizens who wish to submit electronic applications for consular benefits. Comments are due 5/16/22. (87 FR 22280, 4/14/22)
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Department of the Treasury Notice on Interest Rate for Immigration Bonds
Department of the Treasury notice that for the period beginning 4/1/22 and ending 6/30/22, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration Bond interest rate is 0.33 per centum per annum. (87 FR 20033, 4/6/22)
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USCIS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form G-639 (Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request) and the Online FOIA Request. Comments are due 5/5/22. (87 FR 19697, 4/5/22)
CBP Interim Final Rule Implementing ESTA for Visa Waiver Program Travelers at Land Ports of Entry
CBP interim final rule implementing the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) requirements for noncitizens who intend to enter the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program at land ports of entry. Such travelers will no longer complete a paper form I-94W. (87 FR 18967, 4/1/22)
USCIS Final Rule Implementing Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act
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USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-9
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Comments are due 5/31/22. (87 FR 18377, 3/30/22)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form G-325A
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Notice of EOIR Stakeholder Forum on Web-Based Initiatives
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HHS Notice of Expansion of Eligibility Period for Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance
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DOS Final Rule Removing Returned Check Processing Fee for Passport Applications from Fee Schedule
DOS final rule removing the returned check processing fee for passport applications from the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services. DOS stopped charging this fee on 12/13/21. The rule is effective 3/24/22. (87 FR 16636, 3/24/22)
HHS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Forms for Sponsors for Unaccompanied Children
HHS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to the Family Reunification Packet of forms for potential sponsors of unaccompanied children. Comments are due 60 days after publication of the notice. (87 FR 16194, 3/22/22)
DHS Notice Rescinding 2019 Expedited Removal Notice
DHS notice rescinding the July 23, 2019, notice Designating Aliens for Expedited Removal, which expanded the application of expedited removal procedures. (87 FR 16022, 3/21/22)
CBP General Notice Regarding Electronic Form I-94s at Land Ports of Entry
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CDC Exempts Unaccompanied Children from Title 42 Policy Based on Public Health Reassessment
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Third Extension of Effective Date of USCIS Temporary Final Rule on Interpreters at Asylum Interviews
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DHS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Changes to DHS Form 7001
DHS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed changes to DHS Form 7001, Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman Request for Case Assistance. Comments will be accepted for 30 days. (87 FR 12480, 3/4/22)
DHS Notice of Extension and Redesignation of South Sudan for TPS
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