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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
DOS Withdrawal of Proposed Rule on Intercountry Adoption
DOS notice of withdrawal of the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published at 81 FR 62322 on 9/8/16 regarding intercountry adoption. The comments provided in response to the NPRM will be considered in drafting a new rule, which is expected to be published later in 2017. (82 FR 16322, 4/4/17)
White House Memo on Implementing Executive Order 13780
The White House issued a memorandum to the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the implementation of Executive Order 13780 issued on 3/6/17. The memo was issued 3/6/17 and published in the Federal Register on 4/3/17. (82 FR 16279, 4/3/17)
DHS Final Rule Exempting U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement System of Records from Privacy Act
DHS final rule amending its regulations to exempt portions of the newly established Department of Homeland Security/United States Coast Guard–031 USCG Law Enforcement (ULE) System of Records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. The rule is effective 3/31/17. (82 FR 15981, 3/31/17)
USCIS 60-Day Comment Period on Revisions to Form I-485 and Supplements A and J
USCIS notice of a 60-day comment on proposed revisions to Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, as well as Form I-485 Supplement A and Form I-485 Supplement J. Comments are due 5/30/17. (82 FR 16053, 3/31/17)
DHS and DOL Annual Adjustment of Penalties for H-2B Program Violations for Inflation for 2017
Joint DHS and DOL final rule implementing the annual adjustment of employer penalties for violations of the H-2B program for inflation, which is required by the Inflation Adjustment Act. (82 FR 14147, 3/17/17)
Presidential Executive Order on a Comprehensive Plan for Reorganizing the Executive Branch
Presidential Executive Order directing the OMB to propose a plan to reorganize governmental functions and eliminate unnecessary agencies, components of agencies, and agency programs. (82 FR 13959, 3/16/17)
USCIS 60-Day Notice of Comment Period on Revisions to Form I-864
USCIS 60-day notice of the comment period on revisions to Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA, as wells as Forms I-864A, I-864EZ, and I-864W. Comments are due 5/15/17. (82 FR 13650, 3/14/17)
Presidential Executive Order 13780: Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States
A copy of Executive Order 13780, signed by President Trump on March 6, 2017, titled Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States. Executive Order 13769 of January 27, 2017, is revoked as of the effective date of this order. (82 FR 13209, 3/9/17)
USCIS Extension of Comment Period on Revisions to Form I-612
USCIS notice that the comment period on revisions to Form I-612, Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement of Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, has been extended by 30 days. Comments are now due 4/10/17. (82 FR 13129, 3/9/17)
USCIS Extension of Comment Request on Revisions to Form G-639
USCIS notice that the period for comments on revisions to Form G-639, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request, has been extended for an additional 30 days. Comments are now due 4/7/17. (82 FR 12985, 3/8/17)
USCIS Notice on Automatic Extension of EADs for El Salvador TPS Beneficiaries
USCIS notice that the validity period of Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) issued under the TPS designation of El Salvador with a September 9, 2016, expiration date printed on the card has been automatically extended. These EADs are now valid through September 9, 2017. (82 FR 12629, 3/6/17)
Presidential Executive Order: Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda
A copy of the Executive Order signed by President Trump on 2/24/17, directing, among other things, that each agency establish a Regulatory Reform Task Force to evaluate existing regulations for repeal, replacement, or modification. (82 FR 12285, 3/1/17)
USCIS Notice and Comment Request on Independent Evaluation of the SAVE Program
USCIS 60-day notice and comment request on a new information collection, Form G-1503, Independent Evaluation of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program. Comments are due 4/24/17. (82 FR 11476, 2/23/17)
CBP Notice and Comment Request on Revision to EVUS Regarding Social Media Information
CBP 60-day notice and request for comments on a proposed revision to the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS). The proposed revision would add an optional question to EVUS requesting individuals’ social media identifiers. Comments are due 4/24/17. (82 FR 11237, 2/21/17)
DOS Notice of Comment Period for Affidavit of Relationship for Central American Minors
DOS 60-day notice and comment period on revisions to Form DS-7699, Affidavit of Relationship (AOR) for Minors Who Are Nationals of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Comments are due 4/17/17. (82 FR 10850, 2/15/17)
DOJ Final Rule on Delegation of Authority Concerning Mutual Legal Assistance
DOJ final rule expanding the scope of persons to whom certain authority under treaties and executive agreements involving mutual assistance with other countries on criminal matters may be re-delegated to include Office of International Affairs Associate Directors. (82 FR 10546, 2/14/17)
Presidential Executive Order on a Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety
An Executive Order signed by President Trump on 2/9/17 directing the Attorney General to establish a Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety to develop strategies to reduce crime and propose new legislation to improve public safety and reduce crime, among other things. (82 FR 10699, 2/14/17)
Presidential Executive Order: Preventing Violence Against Federal, State, Tribal, and Local Law Enforcement Officers
An Executive Order signed by President Trump on 2/9/17 directing the Attorney General to develop a strategy for DOJ’s use of existing federal laws to prosecute individuals who commit crimes of violence against law enforcement officers, among other things. (82 FR 10695, 2/14/17)
Presidential Executive Order: Enforcing Federal Law with Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations and Preventing International Trafficking
An Executive Order signed by President Trump on 2/9/17 directing the interagency Threat Mitigation Working Group to work to support and improve the coordination of federal agencies’ efforts against transnational criminal organizations, among other things. (82 FR 10691, 2/14/17)
DOS Request for Comments on Revisions to J-Nonimmigrant Annual Report Form
DOS 60-day notice and request for comments on revisions to the J-Nonimmigrant Exchange Visitor Program annual report form (Form DS-3097). Comments are due 4/10/17. (82 FR 9955, 2/8/17)
Presidential Executive Order: Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs
A copy of the executive order signed by President Trump on 1/30/17 regarding the reduction of regulation and regulatory costs. The order directs that for FY2017, whenever an agency promulgates a new regulation, it shall identify at least two existing regulations to be repealed. (82 FR 9339, 2/3/17)
DOJ Adjustment of Certain Immigration-Related Employer Penalties for Inflation
DOJ final rule effective 2/3/17 implementing the annual adjustment of certain penalties for inflation. Among the penalties affected are those against employers for unlawful employment of immigrants and for immigration-related paperwork violations and unfair employment practices. (82 FR 9131, 2/3/17)
DHS Notice of Meeting for Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee
DHS notice that the Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee will conduct a teleconference on 2/21/17. The teleconference will be open to the public. (82 FR 9073, 2/2/17)
DOS Notice of Revision of Exchange Programs Alumni Website Registration Form
DOS notice and request for comment on the revision of the exchange programs alumni website registration form. Comments are due 3/6/17. (82 FR 9105, 2/2/17)
Presidential Executive Order 13769: Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States
A copy of the Executive Order signed by President Trump on January 27, 2017, titled Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States. (82 FR 8977, 2/1/17)