American Inns of Court

10/02/2026

Our American Inns of Court President, Judge Cheryl Ann Krause, addresses the international bar leaders roundtable discussion on judicial independence and the rule of law at London’s The Law Society during Opening of the Legal Year activities.

10/01/2026

Join us for the 2026 National Conversation on Civility where we will examine the interplay between civility and professionalism and and how legal professionals can—and must—stand up for the rule of law in ways that are values-based and nonpartisan. Don't miss this critical discussion about the future health of our shared calling and what we can do to improve it. The session is FREE, but registration is required. bit.ly/AIC_NCC2026

08/28/2026

We are pleased to announce that Judge Alan B. Johnson has been selected to receive the prestigious 2026 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Tenth Circuit. bit.ly/AIC_Johnson2026

08/03/2026

Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle selected to receive prestigious 2026 American Inns of Court A. Sherman Christensen Award. bit.ly/AIC_Lemelle2026

08/03/2026

Judge Ronald B. King, selected to receive prestigious 2026 American Inns of Court Bankruptcy Distinguished Service Award. bit.ly/AIC_King2026

08/03/2026

Judy Perry Martinez, Esq. selected to receive prestigious 2026 American Inns of Court Lewis F Powell Jr. Award for Professionalism and Ethics. bit.ly/AIC_Martinez2026

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08/03/2026

Kristen A. Lee, Esq. selected to receive prestigious 2026 American Inns of Court Sandra Day O’Connor Award for Professional Service. bit.ly/AIC_Lee2026

07/14/2026

We are pleased to announce that Judge Dolly M. Gee has been selected to receive the prestigious 2026 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Ninth Circuit. bit.ly/AIC_Gee2026

07/08/2026

We are pleased to announce the new president of the American Inns of Court, Judge Cheryl Ann Krause of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, for a term beginning July 1, 2026. bit.ly/AIC_Krause

06/26/2026

We are pleased to announce that Judge Thomas B. Griffith (Ret.) has received the prestigious 2026 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the District of Columbia Circuit. bit.ly/AIC_Griffith2026