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Spring/Summer 2022 News and Updates
From Director David F. Levi
Dear Friends:
This has been a busy season at the Bolch Judicial Institute. During the spring semester, we welcomed two judges as distinguished judges in residence at Duke Law — Judge Diane Wood of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and Senior Judge Gerald Tjoflat of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Both also recorded interviews for my podcast Judgment Calls, which will be available later this summer. We were also delighted to welcome Judge Wood as the newest member of the Bolch Judicial Institute's Advisory Board.
In March, we hosted a ceremony honoring Chief Judge Emeritus J. Clifford Wallace of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, recipient of the 2022 Bolch Prize for the Rule of Law. If you haven't yet, I encourage you to watch the program on Duke's YouTube channel. It was inspiring to hear so many esteemed judges — including chief justices from Pakistan, Singapore, Uganda, and Malaysia — celebrate Judge Wallace’s tireless work over more than 50 years to improve the rule of law in our country and more than 70 others. You can also hear my Judgment Calls podcast with Judge Wallace here.
In May, our first annual McGovern Symposium on Civil Litigation honored the pathbreaking work of the late Duke Law Professor Francis McGovern. Held in tandem with our Advanced Certificate in Mass Tort MDL, the symposium brought together the field’s leading judges, lawyers, and scholars to explore new challenges and opportunities in mass tort MDL. And, just a few weeks ago, the judges in Duke Law's Master of Judicial Studies class finished their second semester of courses at Duke and headed home to begin work on their thesis projects. We so enjoyed having them here on campus.
Finally, we announced that U.S. District Court Judge Paul Grimm of the District of Maryland will succeed me as the next director of the Bolch Judicial Institute, starting in January 2023. I couldn’t be more pleased with his appointment. He has tremendous enthusiasm, expertise, and a creative vision for advancing the Institute’s mission to protect and strengthen the rule of law. I very much look forward to supporting him in the Institute’s next phase.
Please read on for more about these and other activities. Thank you for your interest in and support for our work. Best wishes for an enjoyable summer.
David F. Levi
Director, Bolch Judicial Institute
Recent News
U.S. District Judge Paul Grimm named director of the Bolch Judicial Institute
U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm (District of Maryland), a 2016 graduate of Duke Law’s Master of Judicial Studies program, will be the next David F. Levi Director of the Bolch Judicial Institute effective Jan. 1, 2023. Grimm also will join the Duke Law faculty as a professor of the practice. Read More»
Bolch Prize awarded to a “collaborator, a helper”
Chief Judge Emeritus J. Clifford Wallace of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit received the 2022 Bolch Prize for the Rule of Law at a ceremony in San Diego, Calif., in March. The ceremony featured remarks from several guests, including Judge M. Margaret McKeown, Elder D. Todd Christofferson, and Susan Bass Bolch. Read More»
Bolch Judicial Institute hosts first McGovern Symposium on Civil Litigation
The Bolch Judicial Institute hosted the first annual McGovern Symposium on Civil Litigation on May 27, 2022, at Duke Law School. The symposium featured panel discussions with contributors to a special edition of Law & Contemporary Problems dedicated to Professor Francis McGovern’s pioneering work in complex litigation. Read More»
Judge Diane P. Wood joins Bolch Judicial Institute Advisory Board
Judge Diane P. Wood of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has joined the Bolch Judicial Institute Advisory Board. As a board member, Judge Wood will provide guidance on the Institute's programs and activities. Read More»
Meet Duke Law’s Master of Judicial Studies (MJS) Class of 2023
Judges in the Master of Judicial Studies (MJS) Class of 2023 concluded their second semester of study in June, capping four weeks of intense, in-person coursework at Duke Law School. Before graduating next year, the judges will research and write an original thesis. Read More»
Trauma-Informed Courts project receives grant funding, publishes benchcard
The Institute’s Trauma-Informed Courts initiative helped develop a new benchcard on trauma-informed practices for judges, which was published by the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts and widely distributed to judges throughout the state. In addition, the Bolch Institute was selected as a grant recipient to lead a Duke University Bass Connections research team. The team will study the North Carolina judiciary's attitudes toward trauma and trauma-informed practices, as well as the effect of trauma-informed practices employed from the bench.
Judge Childs (MJS ’16), Director Levi receive Duke Law Alumni Awards
Duke Law School’s Alumni honored Director David F. Levi and Judge J. Michelle Childs, a 2016 graduate of the Master of Judicial Studies program, for their professional achievements and contributions to the legal profession and education. Read More»
WATCH: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Bolch Prize at Duke Law School
On May 20, 2022, the Bolch Judicial Institute hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at Duke Law School. While the large replica of the Bolch Prize was initially installed in 2020, the ceremony was delayed due to COVID-19. Click here to watch a short video slideshow of the celebration.
Read the latest edition of Judicature, featuring a special report on civics education
The Spring 2022 edition of Judicature (Vol. 106 No.1) is available to read online! This edition includes a special report on civics education with essays by Judges Don Willett, Michael Newman, Beth Bloom, Robin Rosenberg, Marjorie Rendell, and more. To download a PDF of the entire edition, click here. Subscribe here to receive this and future editions in print.
Support the Institute
Please consider making the Bolch Judicial Institute one of the organizations you support this year. To make a gift, visit judicialstudies.duke.edu/give.
