Mr. Alket Hyseni had the honor of attending an official working luncheon with Her Excellency, Justice Sonia Maria Sotomayor, in the context of a special event organized by the Board of the World Jurist Association.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, was conferred the 2025 World Peace and Liberty Award during the closing ceremony of the #WorldLawCongress, held in the Dominican Republic. As the first woman of Latin American descent, and only the third woman in history, to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, her judicial career has been marked by unwavering dedication to the rule of law, the protection of civil liberties, and the advancement of social justice.

This prestigious award, presented by the #WorldJuristAssociation and formally conferred by His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain, the President of the Dominican Republic, H.E. Mr. Luis Abinader, and the President of the World Jurist Association, Mr. Javier Cremades, honors global leaders whose lifelong commitment to peace and liberty has left an indelible impact. Previous laureates of this distinguished recognition include Sir Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Ambassador Andrew Young.

This recognition represents a significant and inspiring moment, serving as a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of Justice Sonia Sotomayor within the realm of justice and beyond. She stands as a distinguished symbol of unwavering dedication to equality, human dignity, and the transformative power of the law, an influential figure who continues to inspire the global legal community and society at large.