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In October 2018, H.E. Judge Christine Van den Wyngaert
received the Harris Institute's World Peace Through Law
Award. Judge Van den Wyngaert was recognized for her
significant contributions to the pursuit of justice through
international legal mechanisms. She is currently serving as
a judge for the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and previously
served as a judge at the International Criminal Court, the
International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia,
and the International Court of Justice (ad hoc).
The World Peace Through Law celebration also honored
Steven "Cash" Nickerson, JD '85, MBA '93, who has
been instrumental to the success of the Crimes Against
Humanity Initiative. Mr. Nickerson has generously
supported the Harris Institute since its inception and has
served as a member of the Law School's National Council
for several years. He is the President and a Principal of PDS
Tech, Inc., one of the largest engineering and IT staffing
firms in the United States. Mr. Nickerson previously served
as an attorney and marketing executive for Union Pacific
Railroad and as an associate and partner at Jenner & Block
in Chicago. He is the author of eight books.
H.E. Judge Christine Van den Wyngaert delivered a public lecture
co-sponsored by the Assembly Series and PILPSS
Mr. Steven "Cash" Nickerson receives a plaque with the preamble of
the Proposed Convention on Crimes Against Humanity
From left: Mrs. Anna Harris, Prof. Leila Nadya Sadat, Mr. Steven
"Cash" Nickerson, and Vice Provost Adrienne Davis
2018 World Peace Through Law Award Honors H.E. Judge
Christine Van den Wyngaert
Event Recap
From left: Dean Nancy Staudt, Mr. Steven "Cash" Nickerson (JD '85, MBA '93), H.E. Judge Christine Van den Wyngaert, and Ms. Evie Nickerson