by Eric Surber | Apr 30, 2026 | Bolch Prize, Civil Dialogue, Latest News
On May 1, the United States celebrates Law Day, an annual occasion to reflect on the role of law in American life. The American Bar Association’s 2026 Law Day theme is “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.” The theme asks us to consider what the rule of law means...
by Eric Surber | Dec 22, 2025 | Bolch Prize, Latest News
The award honors Levi’s lifelong commitment to strengthening the rule of law and the institutions that sustain it. David F. Levi, president of the American Law Institute (ALI), founding director of the Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law School, and former dean of...
by Eric Surber | Apr 16, 2025 | Bolch Prize, Latest News
Pictured Above: Paul W. Grimm (left) presents the Bolch Prize to Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani. Photo Credit: Les Todd Click here to watch the recording of the full ceremony on YouTube. The Bolch Judicial Institute honored former Chief Justice of Pakistan Tassaduq...
by Eric Surber | Apr 10, 2025 | Bolch Prize, Latest News
The 2025 Bolch Prize ceremony will honor former Chief Justice of Pakistan Tassaduq Hussain Jillani for his dedication to furthering the rule of law in Pakistan. Click here for more information about the speakers at the ceremony. At an evening ceremony at the Nasher...
by Eric Surber | Jan 22, 2025 | Bolch Prize, Latest News
As a trailblazing jurist, Chief Justice Jillani authored landmark opinions to help advance human rights, gender equity, and democracy in Pakistan. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, the 21st Chief Justice of Pakistan, has been named the recipient of the...
by Eric Surber | May 22, 2024 | Bolch Prize
Associate U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor was celebrated as the 2024 recipient of the Bolch Prize for the Rule of Law during a private ceremony held at Duke University on April 4, 2024. During the ceremony, John G. Roberts Jr., Chief Justice of the...