Barbara Gislason, Minnesota Life Fellow and former Minnesota State Chair, traveled to Kyiv as an extension of a prior trip to Warsaw for the Union Internationale des Avocats. Her trip…
The ABF Receives Renewal Grant from The JPB Foundation for Access to Justice Scholars Program
The American Bar Foundation (ABF) has been awarded a grant renewal from The JPB Foundation in continued support of the ABF/JPB Foundation Access to Justice Scholars Program. This multiyear grant pledges financial support to the ABF over…
Thomas Shorter, Wisconsin Life Fellow, Named President of American Health Law Association
Thomas Shorter, Wisconsin Life Fellow, was named President of the American Health Law Association (AHLA). His term began on July 1st, 2022, and he was announced as the President-Elect Delegate…
Howard Brod Brownstein, Pennsylvania Fellow, Named 2022 Industry Icon by ABF Journal
Howard Brod Brownstein, Pennsylvania Fellow, was named one of the 2022 Industry Icon’s by ABF Journal. The ABF Journal is a leading publication in the secured finance industry. ABF Journal magazine was launched in…
Jimmy Goodman, ABF President and Oklahoma Visionary Fellow, Named 2022 Recipient of Oklahoma Bar Association’s Joe Stamper Distinguished Service Award
Jimmy Goodman, ABF President and Oklahoma Visionary Fellow, was announced as the 2022 Recipient of the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Joe Stamper Distinguished Service Award. The award will be presented to…
Norman M. Powell, Delaware Life Fellow, Elected Secretary of American Bar Association’s Business Law Section
Norman M. Powell, Delaware Life Fellow, was elected Secretary of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Business Law section. His term began in September of 2022. The ABA’s Business Law section…
Professor Willajeanne F. McLean, Connecticut Life Fellow, Named as 2022 Inspiration Award Recipient By The African American Female Professor Award Association
Professor Willajeanne F. McLean, Connecticut Life Fellow, was named as one of the 2022 Inspiration Award recipients by the African American Female Professor Award Association (AAFPAA). She will be presented…
Hon. M. Margaret McKeown, Washington Life Fellow, Releases New Book about U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas
Hon. M. Margaret McKeown, Washington Life Fellow, has released the book she authored about U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas and his environmental advocacy work. The book was published…
Steven F. Pflaum, Illinois Life Fellow, Named Chicago Bar Foundation 2022 Justice John Paul Stevens Award Recipient
Steven F. Pflaum, Illinois Life Fellow, was named as one of the recipients of the Justice John Paul Stevens Award. Pflaum was recognized at a luncheon and awards ceremony on…
John Saxon, Alabama Life Fellow, Named as White House Fellows Foundation and Association 2022 John Gardner Legacy of Leadership Award Winner
John Saxon, Alabama Life Fellow, was announced as the White House Fellows Foundation and Association (WHFFA) recipient of the 2022 John Gardner Legacy of Leadership Award. This is the highest…
Honorable Sarah S. Vance, Louisiana Fellow, Announced as the 2022 Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award Winner
Honorable Sarah S. Vance, Louisiana Fellow, was announced as the 2022 recipient of the Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award. Recipients for the award are chosen by a committee…
Mary L. Smith, Illinois Patron Fellow and American Bar Association President-Elect, Profiled by Obama Foundation
Mary L. Smith, Illinois Patron Fellow and American Bar Association President-elect was profiled by the Obama Foundation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Ms. Smith joined the Obama administration as part of…