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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
DHS Notice: Privatized Immigration Detention Facilities Subcommittee
DHS notice that on 8/26/16, the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) was tasked with establishing a Privatized Immigration Detention Facilities Subcommittee. (81 FR 60713, 9/2/16)
DHS Notice: CNMI-Only Transitional Worker Numerical Limitation for FY2017
DHS notice that the annual fiscal year numerical limitation for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)-Only Transitional Worker (CW–1) nonimmigrant classification for FY2017 is set at 12,998. (81 FR 60581, 9/2/16)
DOS Final Rule: Updates to Passport Rules Due to International Megan’s Law and FAST Act
DOS final rule updating the passport rules at 22 CFR Part 51 as result of the passage of the International Megan’s Law and the FAST Act. (81 FR 60608, 9/2/16)
DHS Notice: New DHS/CBP-022 Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) System of Records
DHS notice of the proposed establishment of a new system of records which will allow CBP to collect and maintain records on certain nonimmigrant aliens. Comments are due by 10/3/16. (81 FR 60371, 9/1/16)
DHS Proposed Rulemaking: New DHS/CBP-022 Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) System of Records
DHS notice of proposed rulemaking regarding its proposed new system of records ‘‘DHS/CBP-022 Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) System of Records,” proposing to exempt portions of the system of records from certain requirements of the Privacy Act. Comments are due by 10/3/16. (81 FR 60297, 9/1/16)
DHS Proposed Rule on Parole for Start-Up Entrepreneurs
DHS proposed rule which would add new regulatory provisions guiding the use of parole on a case-by-case basis with respect to entrepreneurs of start-up entities whose entry into the United States would provide a significant public benefit. Comments are due by 10/17/16. (81 FR 60130, 8/31/16)
CBP Extends Comment Period on Form I-94, Form I-94W, and ESTA
CBP notice of an additional 30-day comment period on proposed revisions to Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record), Form I-94W (Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure), and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Comments are now due by 9/30/16. (81 FR 60014, 8/31/16)
DOS Maintains Terrorist Organization Designation of Jemaah Islamiya
DOS notice of the maintenance of the designation of Jemaah Islamiya (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the INA. (81 FR 59029, 8/26/16)
USCIS Notice of Extension of Comment Period for Form I-290B Revision
USCIS 30-day notice of extension of the comment period for the proposed revision of Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion. The proposed revision was originally announced in 81 FR 31954 on 5/20/16. Comments are now due by 9/22/16. (81 FR 57600, 8/23/16)
DOL Proposed Rule: Revision of FOIA Regulations
DOL proposed rule involving revisions to DOL’s FOIA regulations, found at 29 CFR part 70. The revisions incorporate changes brought about by the OPEN Government Act of 2007 and the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016. (81 FR 54770, 8/17/16)
DOJ Proposed Rule Revising Regulations on Unfair Immigration-Related Employment Practices
Proposed DOJ rule involving revisions to Title 28 of the CFR concerning unfair immigration-related employment practices. Among other changes, the proposed revisions incorporate the intent requirement contained in the INA as amended by IIRIRA. Comments are due by 9/14/16. (81 FR 53965, 8/15/16)
DOS Maintains Terrorist Organization Designation of Tamil Tigers
DOS notice of the maintenance of the designation of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the INA. (81 FR 52945, 8/10/16)
DHS Notice: New DHS/ICE–015 LeadTrac System of Records
DHS notice of the proposed establishment of a new system of records, titled “DHS/ICE–015 LeadTrac System of Records,” which allows DHS to compile information about non-immigrant visitors considered ‘‘status violators,” as well as associated organizations and individuals. (81 FR 52700, 8/9/16)
DHS Proposed Rulemaking: New DHS/ICE–015 LeadTrac System of Records
DHS notice of proposed rulemaking regarding its proposed new system of records ‘‘DHS/ICE–015 LeadTrac System of Records,” proposing to exempt portions of the system of records from certain requirements of the Privacy Act. Comments are due by 9/9/16. (81 FR 52593, 8/9/16)
LSC Notice Regarding Population Estimates for Agricultural Workers
Legal Services Corporation (LSC) notice effective 9/7/16 announcing implementation of new population estimates of agricultural workers that LSC will use for distribution of grant funds for the provision of civil legal services to these workers and their dependents. (81 FR 52461, 8/8/16)
Extension and Redesignation of Syria for TPS
DHS notice of the extension and redesignation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months from 10/1/16 through 3/31/18. The redesignation allows additional individuals who have been continuously residing in the U.S. since 8/1/16 to obtain TPS, if otherwise eligible. (81 FR 50533, 8/1/16)
USCIS Notice of Extension of Comment Period for Form I-191 Revision
USCIS 30-day notice of extension of the comment period for the proposed revision of Form I-191. The new form name will be Application for Relief under Former Section 212(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Comments are now due by 8/29/16. (81 FR 50000, 7/29/16)
DHS Final Rule on Expansion of Eligibility for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
DHS final rule expanding the class of individuals who may be eligible for a provisional unlawful presence waiver. This final rule, which is effective 8/29/16, adopts the proposed rule published on 7/22/15, with changes made in response to comments received. (81 FR 50244, 7/29/16)
EOIR Proposed Rule Establishing Procedures for Motions to Reopen Based on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims
DOJ notice of proposed rulemaking to amend EOIR regulations to establish procedures for the filing and adjudication of motions to reopen removal, deportation, and exclusion proceedings based upon a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. Comments are due by 9/26/16. (81 FR 49556, 7/28/16)
USCIS Extends Comment Period on Form I-485 and Supplement A to Form I-485
USCIS 30-day notice extending the comment period on proposed revisions to Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, and Supplement A to Form I-485, Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(i). Comments are now due by 8/25/16. (81 FR 48836, 7/26/16)
Standard Occupational Classification Policy Committee Recommendations to OMB
OMB seeks public comment on recommendations of the Standard Occupational Classification Policy Committee (SOCPC) for revising the 2010 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) for 2018. Comments are due no later than 9/20/16. (81 FR 48306, 7/22/16)
DHS Interim Final Rule Regarding Procedures for Rulemaking Petitions
DHS interim final rule stating that pursuant to the APA, DHS is adopting a process under which interested persons may make a rulemaking petition (a petition to DHS to issue, amend, or repeal a rule). The rule will cover all DHS components other than FEMA and the Coast Guard. (81 FR 47285, 7/21/16)
MOA Between the DOS Bureau of Consular Affairs and the Council on Accreditation
Notice that on 7/11/16, DOS entered into an agreement with the Council on Accreditation (COA) designating COA as an accrediting entity for the accreditation of agencies and approval of persons to provide adoption services in intercountry adoptions for an additional five years. (81 FR 47231, 7/20/16)
USCIS 60-Day Comment Period on Form I-590
USCIS 60-day notice of the comment period for proposed revisions to Form I-590, Registration for Classification as Refugee. Comments are due by 9/19/16. (81 FR 46952, 7/19/16)
HHS Notice to Establish Five New Privacy Act Systems of Records
HHS notice of the establishment of five new systems of records in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974. The five new systems of records are maintained by the Office of Refugee Resettlement. One existing system of records is deleted and replaced by one of the new systems. (81 FR 46682, 7/18/16)