John Minor Wisdom Award
John Minor Wisdom Award
The Wisdom Award is given from time to time in specific recognition of a member’s contributions to the work of the Institute or a person’s outstanding achievement in the area of civil rights and related fields following the example of Judge Wisdom. ALI Reporters, officers, and Council members are not eligible for consideration because one purpose of the Award is to recognize members who do not have an official role in Institute projects. Former ALI Reporters, former ALI officers, and Council emeriti are eligible for consideration after their official service has concluded.
Thelton E. Henderson (2024)
Thelton E. Henderson (N.D. Cal.-Retired) was presented the John Minor Wisdom Award by ALI Council member Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers (N.D. Cal.) at the 2024 ALI Annual Meeting.
Margaret H. Marshall and Mary M. Schroeder (2023)
Margaret H. Marshall (Choate) and Mary M. Schroeder (9th Cir.) are presented the John Minor Wisdom Award by Wallace B. Jefferson (Alexander Dubose & Jefferson) and Michael Traynor (Cobalt), respectively, at the 2023 ALI Annual Meeting.
Neil B. Cohen (2014)
Neil B. Cohen (Brooklyn Law School) is presented the John Minor Wisdom Award by ALI Council emeritus Robert A. Stein (Minnesota Law School) at the 2014 ALI Annual Meeting. Introductory remarks are provided by ALI President Roberta Cooper Ramo (Modrall Sperling). A transcript of the speech is available here.