J. Logan Murphy, Florida Fellow and Board Member of the American Bar Foundation, has been appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to become a judge for the Hillsborough County Court. Murphy…
Watch: Suites, Streets, and States Conference and Symposium Celebrating the Research of John Hagan
On May 31, 2021, the American Bar Foundation (ABF) hosted the event “Suites, Streets, and States: Conference and Symposium Celebrating the Research of John Hagan“. The ABF sponsored the event…
Hari M. Osofsky, California Fellow, Named Dean of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Hari M. Osofsky, California Fellow and dean of Penn State Law and the Penn State School of International Affairs, has been appointed dean of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, effective…
The ABF Welcomes the 2021 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows
The American Bar Foundation (ABF) has chosen five exceptional undergraduate students to take part in the 2021 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (SURF). The students were selected among a highly competitive group…
Michael H. Rubin, Louisiana Life Fellow, Publishes “Multijurisdictional Practice and Transactional Lawyers” for LSU Law Review
Michael H. Rubin, Louisiana Life Fellow and attorney at McGlinchey Stafford PLLC, recently published an article titled Multijurisdictional Practice and Transactional Lawyers: Time for a Rule That Is Honored Rather Than…
Law & Social Inquiry Affiliated Scholars Recognized with Law and Society Association 2021 Annual Awards
The Law and Society Association (LSA) has recognized 22 scholars during the 2021 Annual Awards for their outstanding scholarly publications and contributions to the law and society community. Among the…
The ABF Announces the 2021-22 Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Fellows
The American Bar Foundation (ABF) has awarded five outstanding scholars its 2021-22 Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Fellowships. The five scholars were chosen from a highly competitive application pool. This year, the…
John Wester, North Carolina Life Fellow, Receives Advocate’s Award From North Carolina Bar Association
John Wester, North Carolina Life Fellow and shareholder at Robinson Bradshaw, recently received the Advocate’s Award from the North Carolina Bar Association. The award represents the highest honor given by…
The ABF Awards Jessica López-Espino the 2021 ABF Robert O. Hetlage Prize for Outstanding Article by a Doctoral Fellow
The American Bar Foundation (ABF) has awarded the 2021 ABF Robert O. Hetlage Prize for this year’s outstanding article by a doctoral fellow to Jessica López-Espino. López-Espino received the award for…
Selma Moidel Smith, California Life Fellow, Honored by UCLA School of Music Endowed Recital
Selma Moidel Smith, a California Life Fellow, retired attorney, and lifelong musician and composer, has been honored by the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music with a newly established endowment…
Paula E. Boggs, Washington Sustaining Patron Fellow, Speaks at Southwestern University 2020 and 2021 Commencement
Paula E. Boggs, Washington Sustaining Patron Fellow, served as commencement speaker for the graduation ceremonies of the 2020 and 2021 Southwestern University graduating classes, which took place on May 8,…
William G. Paul, Oklahoma Visionary Fellow, Receives 2021 Honorary Degree from University of Oklahoma
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…