Heartland Alliance’s National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) protects human rights and ensures access to justice for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. In the past year, we have had some remarkable accomplishments. With the hard work and expertise of nearly 1,500 pro bono attorneys, NIJC provided 10,000 immigrants and their families access to legal counsel. We helped thousands of children and families seeking asylum in the United States navigate the immigration system. We exposed the lack of transparency and oversight in the immigration detention system where as many as 34,000 people languish each day. We achieved landmark decisions recognizing asylum claims for transgender and LGBT individuals. Together with our partners and supporters, we continue to push the Obama administration to do everything it can to provide immigration relief to millions of people living in our communities.

Learn more at immigrantjustice.org.

Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights champions the human rights of individuals who are threatened by poverty or danger. For 125 years, Heartland Alliance has provided solutions—through both services and policy—that move people from crisis to stability to success.

Cover photo: The NIJC client pictured on the cover is a Mexican transgender woman who won asylum in 2015 after four years of fighting her case with the help of her pro bono attorneys. She fled Mexico after suffering persecution because of her gender identity. She now lives safely in the United States and will be eligible to become a permanent resident next year.

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17th Annual NIJC Human Rights Awards

Since 2000, the National Immigrant Justice Center’s Human Rights Awards luncheon has honored human rights champions and celebrated the contributions of business, civic, and philanthropic leaders.

2016 Awardees

The Jeanne and Joseph Sullivan Award and Keynote: Monica McWilliamsMs. McWilliams is a leader in the field of human rights and conflict resolution. Most recently, she supported Syrian women as they created the Syrian Women’s Network, a powerful force in promoting the role of women in the conflict resolution and transition process. Ms. McWilliams co-founded the Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition, composed of women representing both sides of the conflict. The Coalition ensured that women played a role in the peace negotiations, including in the signing of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement – a major step forward in Northern Ireland’s peace process. Ms. McWillams was elected to the Legislative Assembly in Northern Ireland in 1998 and subsequently served as the Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission from 2005 to 2011. Currently, Ms. McWilliams is a professor of woman’s studies at the University of Ulster and an associate researcher with the Transitional Justice Institute. She serves on the Prisons Reform Oversight Group, advising the Northern Ireland Department of Justice.

Human Rights Practitioner Award: John “Jay” Reidy, General Attorney, AT&T Inc.After working with NIJC to represent immigrant youth seeking deferred action, Mr. Reidy spearheaded a corporate-law firm partnership to identify pro bono counsel for asylum seekers, who often have complex cases that require significant preparation and resources. Mr. Reidy has invigorated NIJC’s pro bono network and expanded resources for NIJC’s asylum clients. Human Rights Corporate Award: Walgreen Co.More than 30 Walgreen Co. attorneys have provided vital legal services to nearly 100 immigrants in the past year. The Walgreen Co. team’s support at Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals clinics has helped hundreds of immigrant children and their families pursue safe and productive lives in the United States.

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2015Keynote & Awardee: Ishmael Beah, Author and human rights activistAwardees: Carol A. Brook, Mark A. Flessner, JPMorgan

Chase & Co.

2014Keynote & Awardee: Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalistAwardees: Linda Coberly, Daniel Olmos, United Airlines, Inc.

2013Keynote & Awardee: Richard J. Durbin, U.S. Senator (D-IL)Awardees: AT&T Inc., Immigrant Youth Justice League, Brian Murray

2012Keynote: Maria Hinojosa, Correspondent for PBS FRONTLINE, host of NPR’s Latino USA Awardees: Caterpillar Inc. Legal Services Division, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Lawrence S. Schaner, Jon Stryker

2011Keynote: Justice Margaret Marshall, Former Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial CourtAwardees: Albany Park Theater Project, Terry Yale Feiertag, McDonald’s Corporation

2010Keynote: Lt. Cmdr. Charles Swift Awardees: Duane Sigelko, Sisters of Mercy, Exelon Corporation

2009Keynote: António Guterres, U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, Former Prime Minister of PortugalAwardees: Luol Deng, James Morsch, Winston & Strawn LLP

2008Keynote: Harold Koh, Former Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights & LaborAwardees: Melville Washburn, Chicago Community Trust, Chicago Public Radio, Chicago Reporter, WTTW11, Chicago Public Library

2007Keynote: Joseph Margulies, Assistant Director, MacArthur Justice CenterAwardees: Carlos M. Sada, Tibetan Alliance, Jenner & Block LLP

2006Keynote: Seymour Hersh, Journalist, The New Yorker MagazineAwardees: Dr. Irene Martinez, Lee Ann Russo, Levi Strauss & Co.

2005Keynote: Richard J. Goldstone, Former Justice, South African Constitutional CourtAwardees: Joseph Margulies, Natalie Spears

2004Keynote: Paul Hoffman, Civil & Human Rights AttorneyAwardees: Margaret Blackshere, David Berten, Ariel Investments

2003Keynote: Mary Robinson, Former U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, Former President of IrelandAwardees: Juan Mendez, Bob Glaves, Aon Corporation

2002Keynotes: Judge Abner Mikva, Former U.S. Congressman, Chief Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C.; Peggy Kou, Attorney, U.N. International Criminal Tribunal for the Former YugoslaviaAwardees: Jeanne and Joseph Sullivan, Edwin Silverman, Chicago Tribune Editorial Board

2001Keynote: David S. Weissbrodt, University of Minnesota Law SchoolAwardees: Jacqueline Bhabha, Baxter International Foundation

2000Keynote: Juan Garces, Lead Attorney of the Legal Team Prosecuting ChileanDictator General Augusto PinochetAwardees: Robert Kirschner, Jan Schakowsky

NIJC Human Rights AwardsPast to Present

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AT&T Inc.AlixPartners LLCAonBMO Harris BankBaker & McKenzie LLPBaker Hostetler LLPBarack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum

& Nagelberg LLPBloomberg BNAButler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd LLPRussell CassCDWCME GroupCaterpillar IncChapman & CutlerDLA Piper USADTI GlobalDecisionQuestDeloitte LLPDentonsDrinker Biddle & Reath LLPDykema GossettEimer Stahl LLPErnst & YoungExelon CorporationFaegre Baker Daniels LLPFoley & Lardner LLPFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen

& Loewy, LLPFranczek Radelet P.C.

Global IP Law Group LLCGlobal RelayGoldberg KohnGoldman SachsGrant Thornton LLCGreenberg Traurig LLPHolland & Knight LLPHughes Socol Piers Resnick

& Dym, Ltd.Huron Consulting GroupIllinois Restaurant AssociationJP Morgan Chase & Co.Jenner & Block LLPJones DayKatten Muchin Rosenman LLPKirkland & Ellis LLPKriezelman Burton & AssociatesLatham & Watkins LLPLaw Offices of Mony Ruiz-VelascoLaw Offices of Robert D. AhlgrenLocke Lord LLPMayer Brown LLPMcDermott Will & Emery LLPMcDonald’s CorporationMcGuireWoods LLPMcMillan LLPMerrill CorporationMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPNavigant Consulting, IncNisource

Frank S. Oddo UBS Wealth Advisor

Paul Hastings LLPPerkins Coie LLPPolsinelli Shugart PCProtivitiPwCQuarles & BradyJulie Rau / Special CounselReed Smith LLPRomads AdvertisingRopes & GraySchiff Hardin LLPSeyfarth Shaw LLPShook, Hardy & BaconSidley Austin LLPSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher

& Flom LLPState Farm Automobile Insurance

CompanySterling Bay CompanyThe PrivateBankThe Trustforte CorporationTransperfect Legal SolutionsUnited AirlinesWalgreen Co.Winston & Strawn LLPZulkie Partners LLC

Sponsors are critical to the success of the NIJC Human Rights Awards. We thank you for your generous support and partnership. As a sponsor you will:

• Enable NIJC to continue protecting human rights and access to justice for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

• Demonstrate your commitment to the work of pro bono volunteers within your organization and to the community.

• Help sustain compelling pro bono opportunities that offer a wide range of courtroom and transactional experience.

• Obtain visibility for your organization before more than 800 attendees from major law firms, corporations, and civic and community leaders. Sponsors receive recognition on NIJC’s website, invitation, pre-event publications, advertisements in local newspapers, and signage and other materials at the event, according to the level of support.

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Wade Thomson, Co-ChairJenner & Block LLP Ann Marie Walsh, Co-ChairLocke Lord LLP Dolores Ayala

Chirag BadlaniHughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd.

Debra R. BernardPerkins Coie LLP

David BertenGlobal IP Law Group, LLC

Bartram BrownChicago-Kent College of Law

Gabrielle BuckleyVedder Price P.C.

Edith CanterChicago Debate Commission

Marta Carreira-SlabeAon Corporation

Jane Carroll

Russell CassSidley Austin LLP

Joan CooganChicago Transit Authority

Roxana DavisHyatt Hotels Corporation

Kathleen Dillon NarkoNorthwestern University School of Law

Carrie Di SantoCME Group

Amy Doehring McDermott Will & Emery LLP

Chad DoobayKatten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Jennifer Fardy

Terry FeiertagHughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd.

Mark A. FlessnerHolland & Knight LLP Susan Fortino-BrownLaw Office of Susan Fortino-Brown

Monica HalloranLevy Restaurants

Thomas HurkaMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Michael JareckiLaw Office of Michael R. Jarecki

Robert Kent, Jr.Baker & McKenzie

Kathleen LallyLatham & Watkins LLP

Marketa LindtSidley Austin LLP

Michael LipsitzSantander US

Rebecca LockDLA Piper

Maria MarasAccenture

James MorschButler, Rubin, Saltarelli & Boyd LLP

Rev. Craig MousinDePaul University Wendy Netter EpsteinDePaul University College of Law

Daniel OlmosNolan, Armstrong & Barton LLP

Randall OylerBarack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP

Ivan PoullaosWinston & Strawn LLP

Randall RappKozacky & Weitzel, P.C.

John J. Reidy IIIAT&T Inc.

Gabriel RodriguezSchiff Hardin LLP

Mony Ruiz-VelascoLaw Offices of Mony Ruiz-Velasco

Lee Ann RussoJones Day

Lawrence SchanerJenner & Block LLP

William SchillerDavidson & Schiller, LLC

David SerwerBaker & McKenzie LLP

Duane SigelkoReed Smith LLP

John SimonDrinker Biddle & Reath LLP Maile SolisHealth Care Service Corporation

Mark SullivanGrant Thornton LLP Rebecca van Uitert Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

Ann Marie WahlsLatham & Watkins LLP

Benjamin C. WeinbergDentons

Ellen WheelerFoley & Lardner LLP

Vania WitUnited Airlines

Gretchen WolfSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Miriam ZeidmanAnti-Defamation League

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ESStephen Chipman, Co-ChairGrant Thornton LLP

Brett Hart, Co-Chair United Airlines

Darryl BradfordExelon Corporation

Jonathan BungeQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

Jeffrey D. ColmanJenner & Block

Kathleen CroninCME Group

Charles DouglasSidley Austin LLP

Carrie HightmanNiSource

John KocorasMcDermott Will & Emery LLP

John W. RoweExelon Corporation (formerly)

Charles F. SmithSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Gil SofferKatten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Jeanne M. Sullivan

Mary Beth TigheRR Donnelley

Monica WeedNavigant Consulting, Inc.

NIJC Human Rights Awards Honorary Committee

NIJC Human Rights Awards Event CommitteeCarrie Di Santo, Co-ChairCME Group

Lori Lightfoot, Co-ChairMayer Brown LLP

Marta Carreira-SlabeAon

Chad DoobayKatten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Jonathan S. DragePwC

Jennifer Fardy

Mark A. Flessner Holland & Knight LLP

Annette IsaacsonJPMorgan Chase & Co.

Erica JaffeJones Day

Marketa LindtSidley Austin LLP

Mary Meg McCarthy NIJC Executive Director

John MitchellU.S. Attorney’s Office

Spiwe PierceJohn Crane

John N. RappKozacky & Weitzel, P.C.

Mark SullivanGrant Thornton LLP

Wade ThomsonJenner & Block LLP

Rebecca van UitertFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

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Please detach and mail to NIJC Human Rights Awards, c/o National Immigrant Justice Center. Attention: Tarrajna Walsh, 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60604. For more information, please contact Tarrajna at (312) 660-1523 or twalsh@heartlandalliance.org. Thank you.cu

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Cover photography by Paul Zimmerman