The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) marked its 75th anniversary in October 2021. As we reflect on the successes and challenges our community of immigration lawyers and advocates has faced during our organization’s storied history, we invite you to explore a timeline of AILA’s milestones, learn more about U.S. immigration history, hear from past and present AILA leaders, and view videos to commemorate this significant anniversary. Thank you for joining us in this celebration!

– Gayle Oshrin, Chair of the 75th Anniversary Committee, and Ben Johnson, AILA’s Executive Director

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AILA Law Journal (Vol. 4, No.1, April 2022)
This very special issue of the AILA Law Journal celebrates our association’s 75th anniversary, with reflections on our collective past, present, and future, as well as articles on substantive immigration law topics. From poems and remembrances of beloved AILA colleagues, to reflections on what drives our practices and discussions of timely immigration issues, the spring 2022 issue of the Journal invites you to mark the momentous occasion of AILA’s 75th anniversary with gratitude, inspiration, remembrance, celebration, and analysis.

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VIEW AILA'S TIMELINE
PAST AILA PRESIDENTS REFLECT ON THE LAST 70 YEARS AND SHARE WHAT MAKES THE ORGANIZATION SO UNIQUE
Celebrating AILA's 70 Years
AILA 60th Anniversary
Connection Point – Bob Juceam Interview – 75th Anniversary Episode
LEARN MORE ABOUT AILA
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is the national association of more than 15,000 attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law. AILA member attorneys represent U.S. families seeking permanent residence for close family members, as well as U.S. businesses seeking talent from the global marketplace. AILA members also represent foreign students, entertainers, athletes, and asylum seekers, often on a pro bono basis. Founded in 1946, AILA is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that provides continuing legal education, information, professional services, and expertise through its 39 chapters and over 50 national committees.

AILA's Mission

The American Immigration Lawyers Association is the national association of immigration lawyers established to promote justice, advocate for fair and reasonable immigration law and policy, advance the quality of immigration and nationality law and practice, and enhance the professional development of its members.

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