In a testament to the enduring values of integrity and professional ethics, Duke University School of Law recently conferred the prestigious International Alumni Award upon Paul Van den Bulck, Partner in our IP, IT & Data Protection practice. This accolade recognizes individuals who have exemplified the highest standards of professional excellence, personal integrity, and concern for the common welfare in their profession and home country.

The commitment to integrity and ethics of this year's distinguished recipient of the International Alumni Award has left an indelible mark on the legal landscape. Paul’s nomination for the International Alumni Award was supported by over a dozen of his LLM ’93 classmates, all of whom know him personally and recommended him for this award. According to his classmates, Paul’s “strong advocacy of good governance, diversity, and sustainability” has made him a deserving candidate for this year’s International Alumni Award. It is a true testament to Paul’s work ethic, comradery, and successful legal career that his classmates feel he exemplifies “the highest standards of professional excellence, personal integrity, and concern for the common welfare” – values of which this award upholds.

In making Paul the recipient of the International Alumni Award, Duke University School of Law pays tribute to the enduring values of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct that lie at the heart of the legal profession. May his exemplary legacy continue to inspire and empower others to uphold these principles and pursue a path of integrity and excellence in their own careers.

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