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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
Certification Pursuant to §7045(a)(4)(A) of P.L. 115-31 for El Salvador
DOS certification required by §7045(a)(4)(A) of P.L. 115-31 in order for El Salvador to receive assistance funds appropriated by that act, stating that El Salvador is taking effective steps to prevent undocumented migration from El Salvador to the United States. (82 FR 41087, 8/29/17)
Certification Pursuant to §7045(a)(4)(A) of P.L. 115-31 for Honduras
DOS certification required by §7045(a)(4)(A) of P.L. 115-31 in order for Honduras to receive assistance funds appropriated by that act, stating that Honduras is taking effective steps to prevent undocumented migration from Honduras to the United States. (82 FR 41087, 8/29/17)
Certification Pursuant to §7045(a)(4)(A) of P.L. 115-31 for Guatemala
DOS certification required by §7045(a)(4)(A) of P.L. 115-31 in order for Guatemala to receive assistance funds appropriated by that act, stating that Guatemala is taking effective steps to prevent undocumented migration from Guatemala to the United States. (82 FR 41086, 8/29/17)
DOL Notice and Request for Comments on Revisions to Form ETA-9089
DOL notice and request for comments on non-substantive revisions to Form ETA-9089, Application for Permanent Employment Certification. Comments are due 10/27/17. (82 FR 40807, 8/28/17)
Notice of Meeting of DHS Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee
Notice that the DHS Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on 9/19/17. The committee will receive briefings on CBP’s Biometric Travel Security Initiatives and the DHS Office of Policy’s Immigration Data Initiative. (82 FR 40166, 8/24/17)
DOS Notice of Revisions to Form DS–7699 Due to Termination of CAM Parole Program
DOS 60-day notice and request for comments on revisions to Form DS-7699, Affidavit of Relationship (AOR) for Minors Who Are Nationals of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, due to the termination of the Central American Minors (CAM) Parole Program. Comments are due 10/17/17. (82 FR 39487, 8/18/17)
DOS Designates Hizbul Mujahideen as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice of the designation of Hizbul Mujahideen (and its aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (82 FR 39150, 8/17/17)
DHS Notice Terminating the Central American Minors Parole Program
DHS notified the public that it will no longer provide special consideration of parole for certain individuals denied refugee status in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras under the Central American Minors (CAM) Parole Program, effective 8/16/17. (82 FR 38926, 8/16/17)
CBP Notice on Expansion of Global Entry to Colombia, Singapore, and Switzerland
CBP notice that the Global Entry international trusted traveler program has been expanded to include certain citizens of Colombia, Singapore, and Switzerland. Applications will be accepted from qualified citizens of these countries beginning 8/14/17. (82 FR 37892, 8/14/17)
DOS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comment on Form DS-5535, Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicants
DOS 60-day notice and request for comment on Form DS-5535, Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicants. The form is currently in use but was previously granted an emergency approval valid only for 180 days. Comments are due 10/2/17. (82 FR 36180, 8/3/17)
DOL Notice and Request for Comments on Form ETA-9035/9035E
DOL notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form ETA-9035/9035E, Labor Condition Application for Nonimmigrant Workers, as well as Forms ETA-9035CP and WH-4. Comments are due 10/2/17. (82 FR 36158, 8/3/17)
DOS 30-Day Notice and Comment Request on Revisions to Form DS-160
DOS 30-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form DS-160, Online Application for Nonimmigrant Visa. Comments are due 9/1/17. (82 FR 36067, 8/2/17)
Notice of Determination Regarding Border Near San Diego
DHS notice of determination that the DHS Secretary has determined that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements regarding the land border near San Diego, California in order to implement portions of Executive Order 13767. (82 FR 35984, 8/2/17)
DHS and DOL Temporary Rule on H-2B Cap Increase
Joint DHS and DOL temporary rule increasing the H-2B cap for the remainder of FY2017 by an additional 15,000 visas. The rule is effective from 7/19/17 through 9/30/17, with the exception of document retention provisions effective through 9/30/20. (82 FR 32987, 7/19/17)
DOS 60-Day Notice and Comment Request on Revisions to Form DS-2019
DOS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status. Comments are due by 9/18/17. (82 FR 33198, 7/19/17)
DOS 30-Day Notice and Comment Request on Revisions to Form DS-156
DOS 30-day notice and comment request on proposed revisions to Form DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application, which is used in limited circumstances when applicants cannot access Form DS-160, Online Application for Nonimmigrant Visa. Comments are due 8/18/17. (82 FR 33200, 7/19/17)
DHS Final Rule Exempting “DHS/USCG–029 Notice of Arrival and Departure System of Records” from the Privacy Act
DHS final rule effective 7/17/17 exempting portions of the “Department of Homeland Security/United States Coast Guard–029 Notice of Arrival and Departure System of Records” from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. (82 FR 32613, 7/17/17)
DOS Comment Request on Reduction of Regulation
DOS request for comments on the implementation of Executive Order 13771. DOS is seeking comments on identifying regulations, paperwork requirements, and other regulatory obligations that can be modified or repealed. Comments are due 8/14/17. (82 FR 32493, 7/14/17)
NARA Notice of Agency Records Schedules Including ICE Document Destruction Proposal
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) notice and request for comments with proposed records schedules from agencies, including an ICE proposal to destroy several types of records related to detainees, including records on sexual abuse and deaths while in custody. (82 FR 32585, 7/14/17)
Department of the Treasury Notice on Immigration Bond Interest Rates
Department of the Treasury notice that for the period beginning 7/1/17 and ending 9/30/17, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration Bond interest rate is 0.92 per centum per annum. (82 FR 32444, 7/13/17)
Delay of Effective Date of Final Rule on Parole for Start-Up Entrepreneurs
DHS final rule with request for comment and delay of the effective date of the final rule on parole for start-up entrepreneurs, published at 82 FR 5238 on 1/17/17, until 3/14/18. Comments due by 8/10/17. (82 FR 31887, 7/11/17)
DOJ 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Revisions to Form EOIR-27
DOJ 30-day extension of the comment period on proposed revisions to Form EOIR-27, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative Before the Board of Immigration Appeals, originally announced at 82 FR 20489 on 5/2/17. Comments are now due 8/4/17. (82 FR 31076, 7/5/17)
USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Revisions to Form I-864
USCIS 30-day extension of the comment period originally announced at 82 FR 13650 on revisions to Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA, as well as Forms I-864A, I-864EZ, and I-864W. Comments are due 7/31/17. (82 FR 29913, 6/30/17)
DOJ Request for Public Comments on Regulations Pursuant to EO 13777
DOJ request for public comments on the agency’s regulations, including immigration-related regulations in 8 CFR Chapter V and 28 CFR Chapter I, pursuant to Executive Order 13777 of 2/24/17, Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda. Comments are due by 8/14/17. (82 FR 29248, 6/28/17)
DOL Notice and Request for Comments on Revision to Report on Occupational Employment and Wages
DOL notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to the Report on Occupational Employment and Wages to test the efficiency of using email to contact respondents in lieu of mailing paper forms and to conduct a non-response analysis survey. Comments are due 7/26/17. (82 FR 28906, 6/26/17)