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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 Request for Comments on Form DS-156
DOS request for public comments on Form DS-156. The DS-156 is required for all nonimmigrant visa applicants who do not use the online Form DS-160. Comments will be accepted until 2/24/14. (78 FR 77771, 12/24/13)
DOS Designation of Al-Mulathamun Battalion as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS determination that Al-Mulathamun Battalion, and its aliases, is a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the INA. (78 FR 76887, 12/19/13)
USCIS Request for Comments on Proposed Revisions to DACA Form I-821D (Updated 12/24/13)
USCIS 60-day request for comments on proposed revisions to Form I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), adding the ability to apply to renew DACA. Comments are due 2/18/14. Correction issued on 12/24/13. (78 FR 77696, 12/24/13) (78 FR 76637, 12/18/13)
CBP Final Rule on Definition of “Members of a Family” for Purposes of Filing CBP Family Declaration
CBP final rule expanding the definition of “family members residing in one household” to include “domestic relationships” which will allow more U.S. returning residents and non-resident visitor families to be eligible to file a single customs declaration. (78 FR 76529, 12/18/13)
DOS Request for Comments on DS-160
DOS notice of request for public comment on the Online Application for Nonimmigrant Visa (DS-160). (78 FR 73233, 12/5/13)
DOS Request for Comments on J-1 Visa Program Reporting and Data Collection Requirements
DOS notice for public comment on the reporting and data collection needed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in administering the Exchange Visitor Program (J Visa) through SEVIS. Comments will be accepted through 12/30/13. (78 FR 71704, 11/29/13)
CBP Comment Request on Form I-94, Form I-94W and ESTA
CBP 60-day comment request for revision of Arrival and Departure Record (Forms I-94 and I-94W) and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Comments are due 1/27/14. (78 FR 70570, 11/26/13)
DHS Update to Privacy Act System of Records Regarding Refugee Access Verification Unit
DHS notice of Privacy Act System of Records update allowing USCIS to collect information to verify claimed relationship between relatives in the U.S. and their overseas relatives seeking access through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. Comments accepted until 12/26/13. (78 FR 70313, 11/25/13)
Final Rule on Privacy Act Exemptions for DHS System of Records
DHS final rule to amend regulations to exempt portions of an updated and reissued system of records titled “001 Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records” from certain provisions of the Privacy Act. Final rule is effective 11/22/13. (78 FR 69983, 11/22/13)
USCIS Request for Comments on myE-Verify
USCIS request for comments to myE-Verify (previously known as E-Verify Self Check), which allows employees to enter their work eligibility information into E-Verify to ensure that it is correct and accurate. (78 FR 69871, 11/21/13)
DHS Update to Privacy Act System of Records Containing Information Obtained Through U.S. Immigration and Inspection Process
DHS notice of update and reissuance of privacy act system of records containing information regarding transactions involving an individual as he/she passes through the U.S. immigration and inspection process. (78 FR 69864, 11/21/13)
DHS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for SEVP
DHS proposals for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), including granting school officials more flexibility to determine the number of designated school officials, as well as allowing spouses and children of F-1 or M-1 students to study at SEVP-certified schools. (78 FR 69778, 11/21/13)
DOL Final Rule Rescinding Logging Employment Regulations
DOL final rule rescinding the regulations for employers in the logging industry utilizing foreign workers, as they became obsolete after a rulemaking in 2010 reassigned “logging employment” within the definition of “agricultural labor or services” under the H-2A program. (78 FR 69541, 11/20/13)
DOL Final Rule Removing Attestation Process for Facilities Using H-1A Registered Nurses
DOL final rule rescinding the regulations which provide rules governing health care facilities using registered nurses under the H-1A visa program, as the rules became obsolete after the authorizing statute and all extensions expired. (78 FR 69539, 11/20/13)
DOL Final Rule Removing Attestation Process for Employers Using F-1s in Off-Campus Work from Regulations
DOL final rule rescinding the regulations which provide rules governing a pilot program for employers seeking to hire F-1 foreign students as part-time workers off campus as the rules became obsolete after the authorizing statute and its two year extension expired in 1996. (78 FR 69538, 11/20/13)
Coast Guard Removes Reference to TWIC from Outer Continental Shelf Regulations
Coast Guard final rule removing from its regulations on Outer Continental Shelf activities a reference to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and the employment of U.S. citizens or resident aliens as they are inconsistent with requirements in the Act. (78 FR 69292, 11/19/13)
DOS Final Rule Adding T-6 as New Visa Classification
DOS final rule adding the T-6 visa classification, a derivative “T” visa class for eligible adult and minor children of derivative beneficiary of a T-1 principal alien. Rule is effective 11/18/13. (78 FR 68992, 11/18/13)
DOS Designation of Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladis-Sudan as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS determination that Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladis-Sudan, also known by several aliases, is a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the INA. (78 FR 68499, 11/14/13)
DOS Designation of Boko Haram as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DOS determination that Boko Haram, also known as Nigerian Taliban among other aliases, is a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the INA. (78 FR 68500, 11/14/13)
DOS Delegation of Authority from Secretary to Assistant Secretary
DOS delegation of authority from the Secretary of State to the Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs with respect to administration and enforcement of immigration and nationality laws related to powers, duties, and functions of diplomatic and consular officers. (78 FR 67436, 11/12/13)
DOS Final Rule Clarifying “Immediate Relative” Definition for Certain NIV Classifications
DOS final rule creating a regulatory exception to visa restrictions under applicable laws for compliance with UNHQA and also amends 22 CFR 41.21 and INA 212(d)(8) to clarify DOS’s definition of “immediate family” for certain NIV classifications. Rule is effective 11/6/13. (78 FR 66814, 11/6/13)
DOJ Requests Comments on Voluntary Form EOIR 31A
DOJ 60-day comment request on the Request by Organization for Accreditation of Non-Attorney Representative (Voluntary Form EOIR-31A). Comments are due 1/6/14. (78 FR 66382, 11/5/13)
DHS Notice on Exercise of Authority Regarding Eritrean Liberation Front
DHS notice of determination announcing that §212(a)(3)(B) of INA shall not apply to a person for any activity or association occurring on or after 1/1/1980 relating to the Eritrean Liberation Front (ELF), provided that they satisfy relevant agency criteria. (78 FR 66037, 11/4/13)
DHS Notice on Exercise of Authority Regarding DMLEK (Updated 12/5/13)
DHS notice of determination announcing that INA §212(a)(3)(B) shall not apply to the solicitation of funds or activities of the Democratic Movement for the Liberation of Eritrean Kunama (DMLEK). Typographical correction issued on 12/5/13. (78 FR 73202, 12/5/13) (78 FR 66036, 11/4/13)
DHS Extension of the Designation of Somalia for TPS (Updated 11/6/13)
DHS notice extending the designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from 3/18/14 through 9/17/15, with a 60-day re-registration period running from 11/1/13 through 12/31/13. Correction to registration period issued 11/6/13. (78 FR 66756, 11/6/13) (78 FR 65691, 11/1/13)