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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
DOJ Interim Final Rule Amending FOIA Regulations
DOJ interim final rule amending the Department’s FOIA regulations to incorporate certain changes made by the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, among other changes. The rule is effective 2/3/17 and comments are due 3/6/17. (82 FR 725, 1/4/17)
DOS Amends Foreign Terrorist Designation of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba to Include Aliases
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USCIS 30-Day Extension of Comment Period on Revisions to Form I-589
USCIS is extending the comment period on proposed revisions to Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, by 30 days. Comments are now due by 1/30/17. (81 FR 96029, 12/29/16)
DHS Extension of Employment Authorization for Nepali F-1 Nonimmigrant Students
DHS notice of the extension of the suspension of certain requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant students from Nepal who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the 4/25/15 earthquake. Notice is effective 12/27/16 and will remain in effect through 6/24/18. (81 FR 95161, 12/27/16)
DHS Final Rule Removing Regulations Relating to Special Registration Process for Certain Nonimmigrants
DHS removed outdated regulations relating to an obsolete special registration program for certain nonimmigrants. The regulatory structure pertaining to NSEERS no longer provides a discernable public benefit as the program was rendered obsolete. Rule is effective 12/23/16. (81 FR 94231, 12/23/16)
DOL Notice with Adverse Effect Wage Rate for Range Occupations in 2017
DOL notice announcing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for 2017 for the employment of temporary or seasonal nonimmigrant foreign workers (H-2A workers) to perform herding or production of livestock on the range. Notice is effective 1/1/17. (81 FR 94421, 12/23/16)
DOL Notice with Adverse Effect Wage Rate for 2017
DOL notice announcing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for 2017 for the employment of temporary or seasonal nonimmigrant foreign workers (H-2A workers) to perform agricultural labor or services. Notice is effective 12/23/16. (81 FR 94422, 12/23/16)
DHS Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee Seeking Applicants for Appointment
DHS is seeking applicants for appointment to the Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee. Applications must be received by 1/20/17. (81 FR 93693, 12/21/16)
CBP Final Rule Exempting "023 Border Patrol Enforcement Records" System of Records from Privacy Act
CBP final rule amending its regulations to exempt portions of the new "023 Border Patrol Enforcement Records (BPER)” system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. The rule is effective on 12/20/16. (81 FR 92549, 12/20/16)
CBP Interim Final Rule on Regulatory Implementation of Centers of Excellence and Expertise
CBP interim final rule to establish Centers of Excellence and Expertise as permanent components of CBP and transition certain trade functions to the Centers. (81 FR 92978, 12/20/16)
DHS Interim Rule Amending T Visa Regulations
DHS interim rule amending the regulations on T Visas to respond to public comments on the initial 2002 T Visa rule and to conform with legislation passed since then. The rule is effective on 1/18/17. Comments on the form are due by 1/18/17; other comments are due by 2/17/17. (81 FR 92266, 12/19/16)
DOJ Final Rule Revising Regulations on Unfair Immigration-Related Employment Practices
DOJ final rule making revisions to Title 28 of the CFR concerning unfair immigration-related employment practices. Among other changes, the revisions incorporate the intent requirement contained in the INA as amended by IIRIRA. The rule is effective on 1/18/17. (81 FR 91768, 12/19/16)
EOIR Final Rule on Recognition of Organizations and Accreditation of Non-Attorney Representatives
EOIR final rule on requirements and procedures for authorizing representatives of nonprofit religious, charitable, social service, or similar organizations to represent persons before EOIR and DHS and on EOIR's disciplinary procedures. The rule is effective 1/18/17. (81 FR 92346, 12/19/16)
CBP Final Rule on Automation of Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record
CBP final rule adopting without change the interim amendments published at 78 FR 18457 on 03/27/13 which enabled DHS to transition the issuance of the Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) to an automated process. The rule is effective on 1/18/17. (81 FR 91646, 12/19/16)
DHS Notice of Update to 007 Border Crossing Information System of Records
DHS notice of a proposed update to the DHS/CBP-007 Border Crossing Information (BCI) System of Records, which includes adding a new routine use permitting the sharing of information with external organizations in certain situations. Comments are due by 1/12/17. (81 FR 89957, 12/13/16)
DOS Comment Request on Revisions to Form DS-10
DOS request for comment on revisions to Form DS-10, Birth Affidavit, which is used to show U.S. nationality for people born in the United States who were not issued a birth certificate. Comments are due by 2/7/17. (81 FR 89181, 12/9/16)
DOJ Comment Request on Draft FOIA Policy for Federal Agencies
DOJ request for comment on the draft “Release to One, Release to All” policy regarding the release of records from federal agencies under FOIA, established in conjunction with the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016. Comments are due by 12/23/16. (81 FR 89023, 12/9/16)
DOS Final Rule Amending the Definition of "Immediate Family" for A, C-3, G, and NATO Visas
DOS final rule amending the definition of “immediate family” for purposes of A, C-3, G, and NATO visa classifications. The rule is effective on 12/7/16. (81 FR 88101, 12/7/16)
EOIR Proposed Rule on Denials of Suspension of Deportation and Cancellation of Removal
Proposed EOIR rule allowing IJs and the BIA to issue final denials of suspension of deportation and cancellation of removal applications regardless of whether the annual cap has been reached. Comments are due by 1/30/17. (81 FR 86291, 11/30/16)
DHS Final Rule Regarding Procedures for Rulemaking Petitions
DHS final rule adopting without change the interim final rule published at 81 FR 47285 on 7/21/16, which adopts a process under which interested persons may make a rulemaking petition. (81 FR 85401, 11/28/16)
USCIS 60-Day Notice and Comment Period on Revision of Form I-612
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-612, Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement of Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Comments are due by 1/24/17. (81 FR 85245, 11/25/16)
DHS Final Rule Exempting Portions of LeadTrac from Privacy Act
DHS final rule amending its regulations to exempt portions of ICE’s newly established LeadTrac system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. The final rule is effective 11/25/16. (81 FR 85106, 11/25/16)
DHS Final Rule Exempting Portions of EVUS from Privacy Act
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CBP Final Rule on U.S. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card Program
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Final Rule Amending DHS FOIA Regulations
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