William J. Brennan Award

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William J. Brennan, Jr.
William J. Brennan, Jr.

William J. Brennan, Jr., who authored the opinion in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, has several awards named in his honor, which are presented to individuals for dedication to public interest and free expression. Awards named after William J. Brennan, Jr. Award are presented by the following organizations.

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[edit] Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression

The William J. Brennan, Jr. Award honors the legacy of U. S. Supreme Court Justice Brennan's extraordinary devotion to the principles of free expression. The award recognizes an individual or group whose commitment to free expression is consistent with Justice Brennan's abiding devotion. Such commitment might be shown by a single act or through a lifetime of activity to enhance the liberties of free speech and press.

The award is given not more than once a year or less than once in five years. The honoree receives $5000.00 at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. and his or her name is placed on a plaque on display in Justice Brennan's chambers in the United States Supreme Court. Nominees from all professions and backgrounds are considered and nominations from the general public are invited.[1]

[edit] District of Columbia Bar

The honor is presented biannually to a DC Bar member in recognition of "outstanding work toward furthering the public interest and equal justice." Edelman, an expert in poverty, welfare, juvenile justice and constitutional law, received the honor at the Bar's annual awards dinner on June 23.[2]

[edit] International Commission of Jurists

The Brennan Award, made possible again this year by a generous grant from the Paul D. Schurgot Foundation, is presented to a non-American lawyer or judge who has made a notable contribution toward establishing or defending human rights and the rule of law.[3]

[edit] University of Virginia Trial Advocacy Program

[edit] Association of the Federal Bar of the State of New Jersey

William J. Brennan, Jr., Award. The Award, which is given annually by the Association of the Federal Bar of the State of New Jersey, honors those whose actions have ad­vanced the principles of free expression. Judge Becker spent many years as a member of the ALI-ABA Committee and is a member of the Institute’s Special Com­mit­tee on Fed­eral Judicial Code Re­vi­sion. [4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.tjcenter.org/brennan.html
  2. ^ Peter Edelman William Brennan Award
  3. ^ International Commission of Jurists
  4. ^ Membership Notes