William G. Paul, Oklahoma Visionary Fellow, has been named one of two recipients of a University of Oklahoma 2021 Honorary Degree. Mr. Paul received the honorary degree during a ceremony…
Geoff Fehling and Lorie Masters, District of Columbia Fellows, Publish “The American Law Institute’s Restatement of the Law, Liability Insurance” in Connecticut Insurance Law Journal
Geoff Fehling, District of Columbia Fellow, and Lorie Masters, District of Columbia Life Fellow, recently published “The American Law Institute’s Restatement of the Law, Liability Insurance” in the Connecticut Insurance Law…
Ian Haney López Appointed the 2021-22 ABF William H. Neukom Fellows Research Chair in Diversity and Law
Professor Ian Haney López has been named the American Bar Foundation (ABF) 2021-22 William H. Neukom Fellows Research Chair in Diversity and Law. Haney López is the Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor…
The ABF Welcomes a New Cohort of Access to Justice Faculty Scholars
The American Bar Foundation (ABF) is pleased to announce the 2021-2022 cohort of ABF/JPB Foundation Access to Justice Scholars. The incoming group will bring innovative research to help advance access…
Dean Cynthia Nance, Fellows 2020-21 Chair Elect, Receives 2021 Hancher-Finkbine Alumni Medallion
Dean Cynthia Nance, Fellows 2020-21 Chair Elect, Arkansas Life Fellow and Dean Emeritus at the University of Arkansas School of Law, has received the 2021 Hancher-Finkbine Alumni Medallion. The gold…
The ABF Launches New Podcast: Whose Law Is It Anyway?
The American Bar Foundation (ABF) premiered the Whose Law Is It Anyway? podcast on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. The podcast explores U.S. and international social issues and legal challenges through exclusive interviews…
Anne Shea Gaza, Delaware Life Fellow, Receives “Outstanding IP Litigator” Award from Managing Intellectual Property
Anne Shea Gaza, Delaware Life Fellow and partner at Young Conaway, was recently presented an award for “Outstanding IP Litigator” in Delaware by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP). The annual MIP Americas Awards recognize…
Scholars to Highlight Work on Advancing Access to Justice at Research Showcase
The inaugural cohort of the American Bar Foundation (ABF)/JPB Foundation Access to Justice Scholars will showcase their projects during a virtual event on Saturday, April 24, from 12:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.…
Ellen Jakovic, District of Columbia Benefactor Fellow, Named President-Elect Nominee of D.C. Bar
Ellen Jakovic, District of Columbia Benefactor Fellow and of counsel in Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s antitrust practice group, has been named the President-Elect nominee of the D.C. Bar for the…
James Casey, Wisconsin Life Fellow, Publishes “Civics, Voting, the STEM Disciplines, and the Future”
James Casey, Wisconsin Life Fellow and Adjunct Associate Professor for the CUNY School of Professional Studies M.S. Program for Research Administration and Compliance, recently had an article published by the…
Jessica Markham, Maryland Fellow, Publishes “Representing Federal Employees and Their Spouses in Divorce: A Practical Guide”
Jessica Markham, Maryland Fellow and managing attorney at Markham Law Firm, has authored a book entitled “Representing Federal Employees and Their Spouses in Divorce: A Practical Guide,” published by the ABA.…
Professor Alison M. Siegler, Illinois Fellow, Publishes Article on Federal Bail Reform for The New York Times
Professor Alison M. Siegler, Illinois Fellow and founder and director of the Federal Criminal Justice Clinic at the University of Chicago Law School, has co-authored an article on bail reform and the federal…