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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
USCIS Final Rule Removing 30-Day Processing Provision for EADs for Asylum Applicants
USCIS final rule eliminating the regulation articulating a 30-day processing timeframe for USCIS to adjudicate initial Applications for Employment Authorization for asylum applicants. The rule is effective 8/21/20. (85 FR 37502, 6/22/20)
DOJ Adjustment of Certain Immigration-Related Employer Penalties for Inflation
DOJ final rule effective 6/19/20 implementing the annual adjustment of certain penalties for inflation, including penalties against employers for unlawful employment of immigrants and for immigration-related paperwork violations and unfair employment practices. (85 FR 37004, 6/19/20)
SBA Interim Final Rule Making Revisions to Previous Rules on Paycheck Protection Program
Small Business Administration (SBA) interim final rule making revisions to previous rules on the Paycheck Protection Program to conform to the Flexibility Act. (85 FR 36997, 6/19/20)
DHS Final Rule Adjusting Certain Civil Penalties for Inflation for 2020
DHS final rule increasing the amount of certain civil penalties for inflation. Among the penalties affected are penalties for document fraud, penalties assessed by ICE against employers for violations of the INA, and penalties assessed by CBP for violations of the INA. (85 FR 36469, 6/17/20)
DOS Final Rule Codifying Eligibility Criteria for Special Immigrant Visas for Service Abroad
DOS final rule codifying the eligibility criteria for special immigrant status for foreign nationals who have been employed by, and performed faithful service for, the U.S. government abroad for at least 15 years. The rule is effective 12/16/20. (85 FR 36323, 6/16/20)
SBA Interim Final Rule Revising First Paycheck Protection Program Rule
Small Business Administration (SBA) interim final rule (IFR) revising the first IFR on the Paycheck Protection Program by changing key provisions, such as the loan maturity, deferral of loan payments, and forgiveness provisions, to conform to the Flexibility Act. (85 FR 36308, 6/16/20)
Joint EOIR and USCIS Proposed Rule on Procedures for Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection
Joint EOIR and USCIS proposed rule making multiple changes to the regulations governing the procedures for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT). (85 FR 36264, 6/15/20)
NARA Notice of Agency Records Schedules
NARA notice with proposed records schedules in which agencies propose to dispose of certain records. This notice includes a USCIS schedule titled “Absconders Data Collection Systems.” Comments are due 7/20/20. (85 FR 34658, 6/5/20)
Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Students and Researchers from the People's Republic of China
On 5/29/20, President Trump issued a proclamation suspending the entry of certain Chinese nationals seeking to enter the United States on an F or J visa to study or conduct research, with noted exceptions. The proclamation is effective at 12:00 pm (ET) on June 1, 2020. (85 FR 34353, 6/4/20)
DOS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form DS-10
DOS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form DS-10, Birth Affidavit. Comments are due 7/6/20. (85 FR 34273, 6/3/20)
DOS 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Form DS-5540
DOS 30-day notice and request for comments on Form DS-5540, Public Charge Questionnaire. Comments are due 7/2/20. (85 FR 33772, 6/2/20)
SBA Interim Final Rule on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
Small Business Administration (SBA) interim final rule providing guidance on the requirements for loan forgiveness for Paycheck Protection Program loans. (85 FR 33004, 6/1/20)
SBA Interim Final Rule with Guidance on Loan Review Procedures for Paycheck Protection Program
Small Business Administration (SBA) interim final rule with guidance on SBA’s process for reviewing Paycheck Protection Program loan applications and loan forgiveness applications. (85 FR 33010, 6/1/20)
EOIR Notice of Modification of System of Records on Attorney Discipline
EOIR notice of the modification of the “EOIR-003 Practitioner Complaint-Disciplinary Files” system of records, which will be renamed “Attorney Discipline System.” The notice is effective upon publication, subject to a 30-day period to comment on the routine uses. (85 FR 32423, 5/29/20)
Notification of Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Recently Present in Brazil
DHS notice announcing the decision of the Acting DHS Secretary directing flights carrying persons present in Brazil within 14 days prior to the person’s entry or attempted entry into the U.S. to arrive only at certain airports, beginning 5/27/20. (85 FR 31957, 5/28/20)
USCIS Notice of Proposed Modification of SAVE System of Records
USCIS notice of the proposed modification of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program System of Records. Comments are due 6/26/20. (85 FR 31798, 5/27/20)
CBP Notice Designating Colville Tribes' Tribal Card as Acceptable Travel Document
CBP notice designating the tribal card issued by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (‘‘Colville Tribes’’) as an acceptable travel document for purposes of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, effective 5/27/20. (85 FR 31796, 5/27/20)
CDC Order Extending and Amending Order Suspending the Introduction of Certain Persons from Canada and Mexico
CDC order extending the 3/20/20 order that suspended the introduction of certain persons traveling from Canada and Mexico until the CDC determines that the danger of further introduction of COVID-19 into the United States has ceased to be a serious danger to the public health. (85 FR 31503, 5/26/20)
CBP Notice of Continuation of Temporary Travel Restrictions for Land Ports of Entry Between U.S. and Canada
CBP notice continuing to limit the travel of individuals from Canada into the United States at land ports of entry to “essential travel.” The restrictions will now remain in effect until 11:59 pm (ET) on 6/22/20. (85 FR 31059, 5/22/20)
CBP Notice of Continuation of Temporary Travel Restrictions for Land Ports of Entry Between U.S. and Mexico
CBP notice continuing to limit the travel of individuals from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry to “essential travel.” The restrictions will now remain in effect until 11:59 pm (ET) on 6/22/20. (85 FR 31057, 5/22/20)
Executive Order on Deregulatory Action Due to COVID-19
Executive Order issued 5/19/20 directing agencies to rescind, modify, waive, or provide exemptions from regulations and other requirements that may inhibit economic recovery. The guidance may shape the administration’s process in reviewing and modifying nonimmigrant programs. (85 FR 31353, 5/22/20)
CBP Final Rule Amending Regulations on Confidential Treatment of Vessel Manifest Certifications
CBP final rule amending the regulations relating to confidential treatment of vessel manifest certifications. The rule is effective 5/22/20. (85 FR 31054, 5/22/20)
DOL Final Rule Finalizing Establishment of a System of Secretarial Review of BALCA Cases
DOL issued a final rule to finalize the NPRM published at 85 FR 13086 on 3/6/20 establishing a system of secretarial review of BALCA cases. The final rule is effective 6/19/20. (85 FR 30608, 5/20/20)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to Form I-539
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, and Form I-539A. Comments are due 7/20/20. (85 FR 29958, 5/19/20)
SBA Interim Final Rule on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Increases for Partnerships
Small Business Administration (SBA) supplementary Interim Final Rule on the Paycheck Protection Program with guidance on loan increases applicable to partnerships and seasonal employers who may not have received PPP loans in the maximum amount for which they are eligible. (85 FR 29842, 5/19/20)