WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- On the historic
occasion of ten Supreme Court Justices in attendance, Judge
Charles R. Breyer of the United States District Court, Northern
District of California, was
awarded the prestigious 34th Annual Devitt Award last
night at the Supreme Court of the United
States in the nation's capital.
The entire Court, plus newly retired Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, and 100 invited guests were
hosted by Julie C. Opperman,
chairman of the Dwight D. Opperman Foundation. The Devitt
Award honors an Article III judge who has made extraordinary and
exemplary contributions to the administration of justice, the
advancement of the rule of law and the improvement of society as a
whole.
The private ceremony was opened by Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. who said that, "Judge
Breyer represent the finest qualities of the Article III judiciary,
serving our courts with extraordinary dedication and
distinction."
Speakers included Julie C.
Opperman, Justice Anthony M.
Kennedy, Judge Vince
Chhabria, United States District Judge for the Northern
District of California, Judge
Patti B. Saris, United States
District Judge for the District of Massachusetts, James
Duff, Director of the Administrative Office of the United
States Courts and Robert R. Newlen,
Executive Director of the Dwight D. Opperman Foundation.
The hour-long ceremony was followed by a reception and elegant
dinner in the East and West Conference rooms.
Among the country's 870 Article III federal judges, Judge Breyer
has earned a national reputation as a judge who is deeply dedicated
to, and effective in, improving our nation's system of
justice. While advancing these broader goals, he continues to
serve his own court and community with boundless energy.
Judge Breyer does not merely care about humanity, he cares about
human beings. Whether its case-management advice, guidance on
how to deal with a high profile trial, tips on sentencing or taking
guilty pleas, or just plain career advice, Judge Breyer is always
willing to pause from his many important projects to help his
colleagues and others in the legal community.
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