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From the Director

A Message from Robert L. Nelson
Director of the American Bar Foundation
MacCrate Research Chair in the Legal Profession
Professor of Sociology and Law, Northwestern University

This has been a year of special accomplishment for the Fellows organization, as we have broken new records for membership and crossed the $1M mark in annual revenues.  With the support of the Fellows, the ABF is blazing new trails in research on the relationship between the Rule of Law and economic, political, and social development; on the true scope of the tragedy in Darfur; on how families make decisions on the medical treatment of those who cannot decide for themselves; on the political forces that shape judicial independence; and on many other important topics.  These achievements reflect the energy and leadership of our Fellows Officers, Jimmy Goodman, David Houghton and Kay Hodge. They also reflect the efforts of our very talented Fellows team led by Liten Swanson (Director of Development).