“To be conferred upon a member of the World Trade Center who has achieved exceptional international distinction in the cause of world peace, trade and understanding”

About Justice Ortique

Former Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Revius O. Ortique, Jr. has had a distinguished career in service to the local, national, and international communities. He has served the public for five decades, and has been an attorney, civil rights activist, judge, and public servant appointed to a variety of positions by five U.S. presidents.

Among his many achievements, Justice Ortique is a past President of the National Bar Association, an active member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, and a charter member of the World Peace Thru Law organization. He was the first African-American to serve as the National President of the National Legal Aid and Defender Association with more than 75,000 members throughout the U.S. and Canada. He has attended numerous international and comparative law conferences and delivered major presentations in

many countries, including England, Canada, France, Brazil, the Philippines, the Ivory Coast, the Bahamas, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Barbados, Trinidad, and other nations.

In 1992, Justice Ortique led a delegation of more than 100 judges to visit and study the Supreme Court of Costa Rica. He participated in two missions to Haiti, leading a 50-member delegation on the second mission. On both occasions Justice Ortique met with President Aristide and other government leaders and was invited to assist in improving the Haitian justice system.

In 1995, Justice Ortique was invited by the Japanese government to participate in a two-week program for World Opinion Makers, during which he toured Japan to learn about its history, economy, culture, and government.

Nominated by President Clinton, the United States Senate confirmed Justice Ortique as U.S. Alternate Representative to the United Nations in 1999. During his tenure at the U.N., he participated in major debates and delivered U.S. policy presentations on five occasions before the 54th General Assembly.

Justice Ortique is a member of the United Nations Association of Greater New Orleans and is an Honorary Member of the Board of Directors of the World Trade Center. He has actively participated in the WTC’s international trade programs both as an attendee and speaker. Through his seven years of leadership and service as Chairman of the Aviation Board for the Louis Armstrong International Airport, Justice Ortique continues to help promote New Orleans as an international city and gateway.

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