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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 Final Rule on Photo Requirements for Diversity Visa Applicants
DOS final rule amending the photograph requirements for diversity visa applicants at 22 CFR §42.33 to require that the photograph be taken no more than six months before the date of the lottery entry package and to prohibit the wearing of eyeglasses in the photo. (81 FR 63694, 9/16/16)
DOS Request for Comments on Affidavit of Relationship for Minors from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
DOS notice of request for emergency OMB approval and public comments on the Affidavit of Relationship for Minors from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (DS-7699). Comments are due by 9/26/16. (81 FR 63839, 9/16/16)
DOJ Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Rule Revising Unfair Employment Practices Regulations
DOJ 30-day notice of extension of the comment period on proposed rule involving revisions to Title 28 of the CFR concerning unfair immigration-related employment practices. Comments are now due by 10/14/16. (81 FR 63155, 9/14/16)
USCIS 60-Day Comment Period on Form G-639
USCIS 60-day notice of the comment period for proposed revisions to Form G-639, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request. Comments are due by 11/8/16. (81 FR 62521, 9/9/16)
DHS Notice of Employment Authorization Extension and Expansion for Syrian F-1 Students
DHS notice that the suspension of certain requirements governing employment for F-1 students from Syria who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a result of the civil unrest in Syria has been extended and expanded. Notice is in effect 9/9/16 through 3/31/18. (81 FR 62520, 9/9/16)
DHS Updates 8 CFR to Correct Outdated References
DHS final rule amending 8 CFR to update various outdated references, including provisions listing specific immigration officials authorized to perform various functions that did not reflect the current DHS structure. (81 FR 62353, 9/9/16)
DOS Proposed Rule on Intercountry Adoptions
DOS proposed rule which would make multiple changes to the regulations on intercountry adoption at 22 CFR Part 96. Comments are due by 11/7/16. (81 FR 62322, 9/8/16)
DOS Maintains Terrorist Organization Designation of Kata’ib Hizballah
DOS notice of the maintenance of the designation of Kata’ib Hizballah (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the INA. (81 FR 61290, 9/6/16)
CBP Updates ESTA System of Records
CBP notice of proposed updates to the ESTA System of Records to clarify the category of individuals, expand a routine use, and expand the record source categories to include information collected from publicly available sources, such as social media. (81 FR 60713, 9/2/16)
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)
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)
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)
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)