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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
USCIS Additional Comment Period on Form I-212
USCIS 30-day notice of request for additional comments on Form I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission Into the United States After Deportation or Removal. Comments are now due 12/24/14. (79 FR 69875, 11/24/14)
DHS Designates Sierra Leone for TPS (Updated 11/21/14)
USCIS notice with instructions after DHS designated Sierra Leone for TPS for 18 months, effective 11/21/14. (79 FR 69506, 11/21/14)
DHS Designates Liberia for TPS (Updated 11/21/14)
USCIS notice with instructions after DHS designated Liberia for TPS for 18 months, effective 11/21/14. (79 FR 69502, 11/21/14)
DHS Designates Guinea for TPS (Updated 11/21/14)
USCIS notice with instructions after DHS designated Guinea for TPS for 18 months, effective 11/21/14. (79 FR 69511, 11/21/14)
DOS Request for Comments on Affidavit of Relationship for Minors from Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala
DOS notice of request for emergency OMB approval and public comments on the Affidavit of Relationship for Minors from Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala (DS-7699). Comments are due within 10 days of publication of notice. (79 FR 68343, 11/14/14)
DOS Request for Comments on Extension of DS-157 for SIV Afghan and Iraqi Foreign Nationals
DOS notice of request for comments on the reinstatement of the DS-157 in order for it to continue to be used by Iraqi and Afghan special immigrant visa (SIV) applicants to obtain Chief of Mission Approval for duration of the SIV program. Comments are due by 1/9/15. (79 FR 66762, 11/10/14)
USCIS Requests Comments on Form N-565
USCIS 60-day notice of request for comments on proposed revisions to the Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document (Form N-565). Comments are due by 12/29/14. (79 FR 64612, 10/30/14)
USCIS Requests Comments on Forms I-508 and I-508F
USCIS 60-day notice of request for comments on proposed revisions to Waiver of Rights, Privileges, Exemptions and Immunities (Forms I-508 and I-508F). Comments are due by 1/5/14. (79 FR 65979, 11/6/14)
CBP Updates System of Records on ESTA
CBP notice of proposed updates to the CBP Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) System of Records to reflect additional information collected from nonimmigrants seeking to travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program. (79 FR 65414, 11/4/14)
DOS Continued Designation of National Liberation Army as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice of the extension of the 2008 determination of National Liberation Army (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the INA. (79 FR 65474, 11/4/14)
DOS Continued Designation of Basque Fatherland and Liberty as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS notice of the extension of the 2008 determination of Basque Fatherland and Liberty (and other aliases) as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the INA. (79 FR 65474, 11/4/14)
USCIS Additional Comment Request Period on Form I-907
USCIS notice allowing an additional 30 days for comments on the Application for Premium Processing Service (Form I-907). Comments are now due 11/28/14. (79 FR 64208, 10/28/14)
USCIS Comment Request on Form AR-11
USCIS 60-day notice of request for comments the Alien’s Change of Address Form (AR-11). Comments are due by 12/29/14. (79 FR 64208, 10/28/14)
USCIS Final Rule on Delivery of Notices of Decisions and Documents Evidencing Lawful Status
USCIS request for comments on a final rule that explains how USCIS will issue requests, notices, cards, and original documents to applicants, petitioners, and their attorneys or accredited representatives of record. Comments are due by 12/29/14 and rule is effective 1/27/15. (79 FR 64299, 10/29/14)
USCIS Privacy Office Notice on E-Verify Self Check
USCIS notice to consolidate the E-Verify Self Check system of records into an existing DHS system of records. This change will take effect on 11/24/14. (79 FR 63634, 10/24/14)
USCIS Comment Request for Form I-924 and Form I-924A
USCIS 60-day request for comments on proposed revisions to the Application for Regional Center Under the Immigrant Investor Program and Supplement, Form I-924 and Form I-924A. Comments are due by 12/22/14. (79 FR 63157, 10/22/14)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-360
USCIS 60-day notice of request for comments on proposed revisions to the Petition for Amerasian, Widower, or Special Immigrant (Form I-360). Comments are due by 12/22/14. (79 FR 63158, 10/22/14)
USCIS Comment Request on Form G-845
USCIS 60-day notice of a request for comments on revisions to Form G-845, used to verify the immigration status of applications for federal, state, or local public benefits and licenses. Comments are due by 11/25/14. (79 FR 57948, 9/26/14)
USCIS Extension of TPS for Nicaragua
USCIS notice that the designation of Nicaragua for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has been extended for 18 months from 1/6/15 through 7/5/16. Notice includes instructions for re-registration and renewal of EADs. (79 FR 62176, 10/16/14)
USCIS Extension of TPS for Honduras
USCIS notice that the designation of Honduras for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has been extended for 18 months from 1/6/15 through 7/5/16. Notice includes instructions for re-registration and renewal of EADs. (79 FR 62170, 10/16/14)
HHS Funding to Support Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children
HHS notice of a $9 million direct legal representation project to provide representation to 2,600 unaccompanied minors throughout their immigration proceedings. ORR is awarding supplemental funds of approximately $4 million for FY2014, with remaining funds provided in FY2015. (79 FR 62159, 10/16/14)
USCIS Comment Request on Form I-698
USCIS 30-day notice of request for comments on Form I-698, Application to Adjust Status from Temporary to Permanent Resident, used by individuals filing under the amnesty program provisions of IRCA. Comments are due by 11/5/14. (79 FR 60180, 10/6/14)
USCIS Comment Request on USCIS Electronic Payment Processing
USCIS 60-day notice of request for comments on USCIS electronic payment processing. Comments are due by 12/8/14. (79 FR 60488, 10/7/14)
DOS Final Rule with Amendments to the Exchange Visitor Program Rules
DOS final rule with request for comments on amendments to the general rules covering the Exchange Visitor Program that governs the designation of sponsors and the overall administration of the Program. Comments are due by 12/5/14 and the effective date is 1/5/15. (79 FR 60294, 10/6/14)
HHS Reunification Procedures for Unaccompanied Alien Children
HHS requests comments on the Family Reunification Application, the Family Reunification Checklist for Sponsors, and the Authorization for Release of Information, used to determine the suitability of a sponsor/respondent for the release of a minor from ORR custody. (79 FR 59774, 10/3/14)