Merrick Garland

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Garland's career is marked by a series of historic firsts and institutional milestones. His 2016 Supreme Court nomination was the first in American history that a Senate majority refused to consider, leaving the seat open for 293 days. As attorney general, he appointed the first special counsel to investigate a former president. He received the Justice Department's two highest honors for his work on the Oklahoma City bombing case. His reputation for integrity and moderation has earned bipartisan respect, even amid political controversy.

AwardsGarland has received several professional honors for his government service, including the Department of Justice Distinguished Service Award for his work on the Oklahoma City bombing case and the Edmund J. Randolph Award, the department's highest honor. He also received the American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the D.C. Circuit. These awards recognize his contributions to the administration of justice rather than competitive entertainment accolades.

Honours & Distinctions

Harvard University Board of Overseers

Harvard University·2003

Served as member from 2003 to 2010, including as president in 2010.

Chair, Executive Committee of the Judicial Conference of the United States

Judicial Conference·2017

Chaired the executive committee from 2017 to 2020.

Magazine Covers

TIME

March 2016

The Supreme Court Vacancy and Garland Nomination

The New York Times Magazine

2016

Profile during Supreme Court nomination battle

Harvard Law Bulletin

2016

Feature on his career and nomination