20 Fellows from 13 countries in 6 regions of the world. Working in partnership with the Presidential Precinct, we are so proud to announce this inaugural cohort of participants in the Judicial Fellowship Program.
In early October, this initiative will bring judges and magistrates from nations grappling with upholding the rule of law to Washington, D.C., and Virginia for a rigorous two-week program. Through immersive workshops and interactive sessions, participants will delve into critical topics such as judicial independence, human rights, and anti-corruption measures.
2024 Judicial Fellows
Ana Maria Ibarra Olguin
Federal Magistrate, Mexico
Awat Qadir
Appeal Court Judge & President, Iraq
Bertha Patricia Orozco Hernandez
Federal Criminal Execution Judge, Mexico
Carla Pandolfi
Lawyer & Judiciary Member, Argentina
Dorothy Kamanga
Appeal Court Justice & Legal Education Lecturer, Malawi
Duy Nghia Pham
Professor & Arbitrator, Vietnam
Eshetu Yadeta Temesgen
State Supreme Court Justice & Judicial Trainer, Ethiopia
Etiene Coelho Martins
Federal Judge, Brazil
Ivan Mishchenko
Supreme Court Judge, Ukraine
Jacqueline Kamau
High Court Judge, Kenya
Janak De Silva
Supreme Court Judge, Sri Lanka
Kevin Cabezas Paez
Trial Court Judge, Ecuador
Kostiantyn Pilkov
Supreme Court Judge, Ukraine
Mateen Akram Taha
Deputy President, Kirkuk Court of Appeal, Iraq
Nancy Carmen
Assistant Professor & Judge, Peru
Oleksiy Sluch
Supreme Court Judge, Ukraine
Olena Kibenko
Supreme Court Judge & Professor, Ukraine
Rafael Cancho Alarcon
Criminal Judge, Peru
Umar Faruk Kabir
District Court Chief Magistrate & Zonal Administrative Secretary, Nigeria
Viktor Bratasyuk
District Court Judge, Ternopil Region, Ukraine
At its core, the Judicial Fellowship Program aims to build a cadre of leaders who are dedicated to upholding judicial integrity. These participants will return to their home countries equipped with the skills and knowledge to foster a legal environment conducive to economic and societal resilience. But the impact goes beyond individual training. By creating a global network of leaders, we are fostering a community of advocates who can provide ongoing support and mentorship to continue strengthening and defending the rule of law worldwide.
