Carolina School of Law, held a Symposium in 2022 in honor of Judge Wynn's decades on the bench. The distinguished list of speakers included Judge W. Earl Britt, Professor Stephen Wermiel, Justice Patricia Timmons-Goodson, and Justice Anita Earls. As part of the Symposium, the journal also published a series of essays related to Judge Wynn's legacy, including essays by Professor Michael Tigar and Professor Gene Nichol. Awards include: Alumnus of the Year, Marquette University Law School (2018) Spirit of Excellence Award, American Bar Association (2018) Liberty Bell Award, North Carolina Bar Association (2018) Raymond Pace Alexander Award, National Bar Association (2008) Harvey E. Beech Outstanding Alumni Award, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2008) All-University Alumni Merit Award, Marquette University (2004) E. Harold Hollows Lecturer, Marquette Law School (2003) Martin Luther King Achievement Award, General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina (1996) Appellate Judge of the Year, North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers (1995) Order of the Old Well, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1979) Military Decorations: Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards/stars) Navy Commendation Medal (2 awards/stars) Navy Achievement Medal Naval Reserve Medal National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Medal See also Bill Clinton judicial appointment controversies List of African-American jurists References External links News & Observer profile Charlotte Observer endorses Wynn for re-election 1954 births Living people 21st-century American judges African-American judges Judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Marquette University Law School alumni North Carolina Court of Appeals judges Justices of the North Carolina Supreme Court People from Martin County, North Carolina United States court of appeals judges appointed by Barack Obama United States Navy reservists United States Navy sailors UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media alumni University of Virginia School of Law alumni