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An Overview of the American Immigration
Lawyers Association

2. Bernard Wolfsdorf
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has
joined attorneys and professors in the field of immigration
law for over 66 years. Today, the organization has over
11,000 members across 36 chapters and national
committees. AILA provides a wealth of services to
members, including continuing legal education, professional
services, and immigration law expertise. AILA member
attorneys represent families and businesses with needs
related to immigration, as well as individuals such as
asylum seekers, foreign students, athletes, and
entertainers.

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AILA is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization that
encourages the provision of many pro-bono services,
including legal representation. The organization grants
annual awards to individuals in and out of the organization
who advance the AILA’s goals of justice, fair immigration
law and policy, and the development of its members. These
honors include the Advocacy Award, the Edith Lowenstein
Award, the Media Leadership Award, and the Congressional
Leadership Award.

4. Bernard Wolfsdorf
About the Author: Bernard Wolfsdorf is an expert
immigration lawyer who has completed countless pro-bono
cases. Bernard Wolfsdorf served for several years as a
member of the AILA leadership and earned the 2011
Service Excellence Award for the actions that he has taken
to advance the AILA’s cause.