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ABF Research Professor Traci Burch Explores Barriers to Participation Ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election
October 23, 2024
As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, the work of American Bar Foundation Research Professor Traci Burch takes on heightened importance in understanding how voter eligibility verification systems impact political participation—especially for marginalized communities. With over a decade of research experience at the intersection of criminal justice and… Read More
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The ABF and CJRI Host Joint Symposium on Plaintiff-Side Litigation for Scholars and Practitioners
March 20, 2025
The American Bar Foundation (ABF), in collaboration with the UC Berkeley School of Law Civil Justice Research Initiative (CJRI), with additional support from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Robert…
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Fellows CLE Examines the Role of Non-Lawyers in Expanding Access to Justice
February 14, 2025
At the 2025 ABA Midyear Meeting, legal experts gathered to debate a critical question: Should people facing civil legal issues be denied help entirely if they cannot afford a lawyer,…
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Julianne P. Blanch to Receive the 2025 ABF Outstanding State Chair Award
January 16, 2025
Julianne P. Blanch, Shareholder at Parsons Behle & Latimer, has been honored with the 2025 Outstanding State Chair Award from the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). Blanch will…
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The Authoritarian Commons: Neighborhood Democratization in Urban China
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Legal Internalism: A Behavioral Theory
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Chinese Immigrant Lawyers in America
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