Turkish Judges and Prosecutors Visiting USA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Open World Leadership Center welcomed 24 judges and prosecutors from Turkey on June 20, 2013. The Turkish rule of law professionals were nominated by the High Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSYK) of Turkey and vetted by the U.S. Embassy in Ankara.

The Turkish delegation had an intensive orientation in Washington on Friday, June 21, covering topics such as the selection of judges, their education and training, and the functions of the Federal Judicial Center. They toured the Supreme Court.

Visiting Judges

After the orientation, the delegation attended a reception hosted on their behalf by Turkey’s ambassador to the U.S. The Honorable Namik Tan. Sandra Day O’Connor, retired United States Supreme Court justice, and John O’Keefe, Executive Director at Open World Leadership Center were among the guests.

Sandra Day O'Connor

Sandra Day O’Connor, retired United States Supreme Court justice, and Ambassador Namik Tan

The Turkish delegation will split into four groups and travel to their ultimate destinations in US for a week. The four hosting communities and their hosts are:

Boston, MA, hosted by Federal District Judge Mark Wolf, Federal District Judge Richard Stearns, and Massachusetts Supreme Court Justice Robert J. Cordy, supported by the International Rule of Law Consortium.

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Oklahoma City, OK, hosted by Chief Judge Vicki Miles-LaGrange, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, supported by the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City.

Peoria, IL, hosted by U.S. Chief Judge James Shadid, U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, supported by the Peoria Area World Affairs Council.

Open World supports Congressional outreach to Eurasia and other countries. It conducts exchanges that establish lasting professional relationships between the up-and-coming leaders of Open World countries and Americans dedicated to showcasing U.S. values and democratic institutions.  For more information about Open World please visit www.openworld.gov

Embassy Guests

John O'Keefe

John O'Keefe talking

John O’Keefe, Executive Director, Open World

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