Futey receives James Madison Award for promoting democratization, rule of law

WASHINGTON - Judge Bohdan A. Futey was awarded the James Madison Award at the 19th Judicial Conference of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims on October 25.

The award is given to a member of the court's family who has contributed notably to the advancement of justice and the rule of law. Judge Futey has been actively involved for years with democratization of law programs organized by the Judicial Conference of the United States, the Department of State and the American Bar Association in Ukraine and Russia.

Judge Futey also serves as an advisor to the International Foundation for Electoral Systems. During parliamentary and presidential elections in Ukraine, he has served as an official observer.

In presenting the James Madison Award and introducing the honoree, Chief Judge Edward J. Damich said the honor was bestowed on Judge Futey "in recognition of his work to advance the rule of law throughout Eastern Europe and, in particular, in his home country of Ukraine."

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, December 24, 2006, No. 52, Vol. LXXIV

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