The Southern District of New York Chapter and the Federal Litigation Section are honored to present the:
Rule of Law Award
to two German attorneys, Alexander von Stohl, Sr. and Bruno Jost, for their inspiring professional conduct and perseverance during the historic trial of what came to be known as the Mykonos case, which came on the heels of the gruesome and high-profile assassination of four Iranian opposition leaders in Berlin.
The awards event will explore the Mykonos case’s implications for relations with Iran today and feature speakers:
- Roya Hakakian, author of the acclaimed non-fiction book documenting the case, Assassins of the Turquoise Palace
J.D. Bindenagel, former U.S. Ambassador and Director of Central European Affairs for Germany, Austria and Switzerland- U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert of the E.D.N.Y (moderator)
- Chief U.S. District Judge Loretta A. Preska of the S.D.N.Y (opening remarks)
February 25, 2014, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Daniel P. Moynihan U.S. Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York 10007
Please see the flyer here for more information
Admission is free but space is limited!
To secure seating, please RSVP promptly to Erin Rodgers, Federal Bar Association: (571) 481-9118 or erodgers@fedbar.org