Awards

2021 AILA Annual Awards

As a proud association of the nation's finest immigration attorneys, it is our distinct pleasure to recognize and celebrate the individuals who have achieved excellence in immigration over the last year.

• Advocacy Award - Luis Cortes Romero

• Arthur C. Helton Memorial Human Rights Award - Elizabeth Jordan

• Diversity and Inclusion Award - Dahlia Walker-Huntington

• Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award - Rekha Sharma-Crawford

• Elmer Fried Excellence in Teaching Award - David Thronson

• Jack Wasserman Memorial Award - Paul Hughes and Mary Kenney

• Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award - Brittany Faith Thomas

• Media Leadership Award - Stuart Anderson

• Michael Maggio Pro Bono Award - Mary Margaret Cowen

• Sam Williamson Mentor Award - Lily Axelrod

• Susan Quarles AILA Service Excellence Award - Sarah Peterson

• The Founders Award - Robert E. Juceam