Henry J. Friendly Medal
Henry J. Friendly Medal
Established in memory of Judge Friendly and endowed by his former law clerks, the Friendly Medal is not awarded on an annual basis but reserved for recipients who are considered especially worthy of receiving it. The Medal recognizes contributions to the law in the tradition of Judge Friendly and the Institute and is not limited to ALI members or those associated with its projects.
Henry J. Friendly was one of the greatest judges of his time. To learn more about Judge Friendly, read the remarks delivered by Judge Pierre N. Leval, a former clerk of Judge Friendly, on the presentation of the Friendly Medal to Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in 2011.
John G. Roberts, Jr. (2023)
Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts, Jr. receives ALI’s Henry J. Friendly Medal at the 2023 Annual Meeting. The medal was presented by Associate Justice Elena Kagan. Introductory remarks are provided by ALI President David F. Levi.
Merrick B. Garland (2022)
U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland receives ALI’s Henry J. Friendly Medal at the 2022 Annual Meeting. The medal was presented by Raymond J. Lohier Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Introductory remarks are provided by ALI President David F. Levi (Duke Law).
Anthony M. Kennedy (2019)
Retired U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy receives ALI’s Henry J. Friendly Medal at the 2019 Annual Meeting. The medal was presented by Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts Jr. Introductory remarks are provided by ALI President David F. Levi (Duke Law School). A transcript of the speech is available here.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (2018)
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg receives the Henry J. Friendly Medal at the 2018 ALI Annual Meeting. The medal was presented by Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts Jr. Introductory remarks provided by ALI President David F. Levi (Duke Law). A transcript of the speech is available here.
Conrad K. Harper (2017)
Conrad K. Harper (Simpson Thacher-Retired) receives the ALI Henry J. Friendly Medal at the 2017 Annual Meeting. The medal was presented by D. Brock Hornby (D. Me.). Introductory remarks are provided by ALI President Roberta Cooper Ramo (Modrall Sperling). A transcript of the speech is available here.
Patricia M. Wald (2016)
Patricia M. Wald (D.C. Cir.-Retired) receives ALI’s Henry J. Friendly Medal at the 2016 Annual Meeting. The medal was presented by Harry T. Edwards (D.C. Cir.). Introductory remarks are provided by ALI President Roberta Cooper Ramo (Modrall Sperling) and Paul Friedman (D.D.C.). A transcript of the speech is available here.
Michael Boudin and Pierre N. Leval (2014)
Michael Boudin (1st Cir.) and Pierre N. Leval (2nd Cir.) receive the Henry J. Friendly Medal at the 2014 ALI Annual Meeting. The medal was presented by Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts Jr. Introductory remarks p.resented by ALI President Roberta Cooper Ramo (Modrall Sperling) and ALI Director Lance Liebman (Columbia Law). A transcript of the speech is available here.
William H. Webster (2013)
William H. Webster (8th Cir.; FBI; CIA) receives the ALI Henry J. Friendly Medal at the 2013 Annual Meeting. The medal was presented by Merrick Brian Garland (D.C. Cir.). Introductory remarks are provided by ALI President Roberta Cooper Ramo (Modrall Sperling). A transcript of the speech is available here.